Maxi-Lock Cone Thread Black

It works well .Very strong thread .

It's a good cone size that I doubt will get knotted up. The thread is a deep black and is strong. I use it for small hand sewing projects. I like knowing I won't run out and that is a reliable strength for any application. I just used it to replace buttons on the sleeves of a blazer. The thread glided easily and when i pulled it tight before knotting the ends.

Having used a few different types of cone thread, I can say that this is my favorite. I use this in my overlock machine and it makes a nice, stretchy stich. I have not had any problems with broken thread from the cone as I have heard about from some other brands of cone thread. The only possible downside of this product is that it's a little difficult to open. The plastic that the cone is wrapped in is pretty tough (crinkly, hard plastic, not soft plastic like kitchen wrap). And while it is perforated, it's kind of difficult to grab onto an edge to be able to peel it at the perforation. And you don't want to use something sharp because you may break the thread. The best solution I have found so far is to grab the edge with the tweezers for my overlock machine and pull until I can get the perforation to open. Other than that, this is a really good overlock thread.

This is great thread, and I’ll definitely be purchasing more again! I’ve been sewing masks, so I needed a good all purpose polyester thread, and this has worked very well. And it’s a good value compared to typical spools you might find at big box stores. I have an older Janome domestic sewing machine (almost 25 years old!), and this works great in my machine, with no thread breakage or issues with excessive lint. I use a cone thread holder (Superior Threads brand), though you can probably use a coffee cup/DIY cone holder hack to make this work with your domestic sewing machine.I’ve used this with 100% cotton for masks, and with poly cotton blends and I haven’t had any negative issues at all. And it shipped quickly, too! I wouldn’t use this for making a cotton quilt, since I’d use cotton thread for that, but for any project that requires a good all purpose polyester thread, this one is great!

It’s not as good as some other brands I’ve bought in the past. It frays a little and gets kind of fuzzy almost. But hey, it’s super cheep and seems to hold up.

Works good

I use this in my sewing machine for the reason that sewing machines are too fast for the thread that you regularly find. I have had less lint in my machines and no breakage at all. I know someone who never uses spool thread at all to sew and he is quite a good sewer. You really should have a stand to use it with but you can put it in a big jar or something as a first method to find out if you like it. I also used a safety pin on the spool pin of my machine to make sure it followed the proper alignment. Try it for yourself.

Wish I would of know about the cone extra spool you could buy to use with your sewing machine before I sent this back very hard to just find black thread to use with a machine.