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Hand Sewing Question Re Thread

cindyNC — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:41:18 GMT

I have a few pair of knit pants that need to be hemmed. I don't have a sewing machine and the tailors in our small town are not that great.

Have watched a few youtube videos on how to stitch them, but I'm not sure what kind of thread to purchase.

My understanding is that knits need a more stretchy thread........not cotton....brand names would be helpfu.!.

Thanks.

Re: Hand Sewing Question Re Thread

Zhills — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:41:01 GMT

Amazon sells a press on (no ironing) hemming tape!

Re: Hand Sewing Question Re Thread

Desertdi — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:52:09 GMT

@cindyNC

You should be OK with "regular" thread. Just use a slip stitch, and don't pull it too tight.

Re: Hand Sewing Question Re Thread

Laura14 — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:49:29 GMT

I want to say they suggest polyester thread for knits, not cotton. It should be on the packaging or, of course, if you go to a fabric or hobby store, the staff will know.

Re: Hand Sewing Question Re Thread

Kachina624 — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:11:30 GMT

@cindyNC. I've hemmed a million pants and I tend to grab whatever thread I have that matches the fabric color. I find that it doesn't make much difference. Most thread sold has a stretchy poly core with a cotton sheath but I also have some old 100% cotton thread and use it too. The stretchy thread is important for machine sewing, not so much for hand sewing.

Re: Hand Sewing Question Re Thread

Shanus — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:50:13 GMT

@cindyNC I have a few spools of clear, nylon thread...matches everything if I don't have the exact color. keeps my sewing box less messy than having too many colors. i have the basics: white, blk., navy, red, bone and my clear.