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The Gütermann Maraflex Thread Set is designed for home sewers looking to create durable, flexible seams on stretch fabrics. Its key benefit is providing up to 80% stretch with a straight stitch, preventing seam pulling on items like sportswear and activewear. A potential caveat is that it's optimized for household machines and may require slight tension adjustments.
| Model Part Number | G734529-3 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gutermann |
Maraflex is specifically engineered to be highly elastic, offering up to 80% stretch. Regular polyester thread does not have this inherent elasticity, making it prone to breaking or causing puckering when used on stretch fabrics.
While Maraflex is designed for use on household sewing machines with a straight stitch, it can often be used on overlockers/sergers. You may need to adjust settings, especially tension, to accommodate its stretch properties.
It is recommended to use a ballpoint or stretch needle. These needles are designed to push the fabric fibers aside rather than piercing them, which helps prevent skipped stitches and fabric damage on knits.
Maraflex thread provides up to 80% stretch, allowing seams to move with the fabric without straining or breaking.
Yes, Maraflex has a beautiful shine and can be used for decorative stitching on stretchy garments, providing a durable and attractive finish.
It is ideal for jersey, sportswear, leggings, underwear, lingerie, activewear, and any fabric with significant stretch.
This set includes 4 spools of Maraflex thread, each containing 150 meters of thread.
Check machine tension settings; slightly lower the upper tension. Ensure the needle is appropriate for the fabric and thread (e.g., a ballpoint or stretch needle). Make sure the thread is winding correctly onto the bobbin.
Reduce upper tension further. Verify that you are using Maraflex thread in both the needle and bobbin. Ensure your stitch length is appropriate for the fabric.
Re-thread the machine, ensuring the presser foot is up when threading the upper tension discs. Double-check bobbin winding and placement. Adjust tension as needed.
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