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This guide is for home sewers and crafters looking for a reliable, high-quality thread for all their projects. The key benefit is its versatility across all fabrics and sewing types, ensuring strong, lint-free seams. A minor caveat is that larger spool sizes come in a more limited color selection. Gutermann Sew All thread is a 100% polyester thread made in Germany, known for its tear resistance, optimal stitch security, and durability, suitable for both hand and machine sewing without causing puckering or fraying.
| Model Part Number | 788988842 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gutermann |
Yes, Gutermann Sew All is a strong and durable polyester thread that is suitable for many outdoor projects, though for extreme UV exposure or waterproofing, specialized outdoor threads might offer enhanced durability.
Yes, you can use this thread for invisible zippers. For the best aesthetic result, choose a thread color that closely matches your fabric or zipper.
The 100m spools offer a very wide range of colors for smaller projects or color matching. The larger spools (250m, 500m, 1000m) offer better value for money on frequently used colors or large projects but come in a more limited selection of shades.
While it's an excellent all-purpose sewing thread, for decorative embroidery, dedicated embroidery threads offer a higher sheen and specific properties. However, Gutermann Sew All can be used for basic machine embroidery or in bobbin for standard embroidery.
You can wash items sewn with Gutermann Sew All thread according to the fabric's care label. The thread itself is durable and can typically withstand washing up to 95°C and ironing at high temperatures.
Gutermann Sew All thread is manufactured in Germany.
Check for a dull or damaged needle, ensure correct needle size for fabric, verify machine tension settings, and confirm the thread is not snagged or caught.
Ensure the correct needle type and size are used, verify the machine is properly threaded, and check needle insertion (it should be fully seated).
While this thread is lint-free, lint can come from the fabric. Ensure your machine's feed dogs are clean and that the presser foot is exerting appropriate pressure.
Adjust upper thread tension (usually slightly looser) or presser foot pressure. Ensure you are using the correct needle size for your fabric.
Setup:
No specific setup is required for Gutermann Sew All thread itself. Ensure your sewing machine is properly threaded according to its manual. Use a universal needle with a size between 70 and 90 for optimal results, depending on the fabric weight.
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