When you walk into a haberdashery store and browse the shelves with curiosity at what some of the many things are it can all seem so interesting. Although, no one really asks or ponders what a thread is because everyone knows. From even the youngest age, for some reason we all just know what it is and how thread works. However, until you are taught about all the different threads there are, that are all made for different purposes, you never quite realise the difference between them all - because they all just look like thread. Here at Calico Laine we stock a great selection of different sewing threads that can be used for a variety of projects. My personal favourite is our Gutermann Threads. They are by far our most popular thread that we offer and they are available in more than 100 assorted shades and come in numerous roll lengths from 100m right up to an impressive 1000m reel. If you have a general sewing projects, including tailoring, dressmaking or bag making, the sew-all threads are ideal. This Gutermann Thread is composed of 100% polyester and really is a superb choice for almost any sewing project as it is suitable to use with the majority of different fabrics! If you are working on a job or project which needs the use of a particularly strong thread, I would recommend our top stitch which is one of the most substantial threads that is currently available in the thread industry. It is sold on spools of 30 metres in a variety of colours and are used mainly when a robust and durable thread is needed when sewing items such as jeans, or any denim projects in general. This Gutermann Thread is that strong that it cannot be broken by hand, all the staff here at Calico Laine has even taken the time to test this out and every time it resulted in needing to be cut by a pair of scissors! All of The Gutermann Threads are made from a special kind of yarn which has purposefully been engineered and designed to pass very quickly through sewing machines, however, we do stock a Gutermann Hand Quilting thread which is specifically made to not run through a machine. They are manufactured with the need for them to create efficient stitches that will not break or become distorted throughout the use of the product you are making. All threads basic functions are to look aesthetically pleasing and deliver an outstanding performance in both seams and stitches. Another very useful thread that we stock which is not Gutermann is our 5000 yard overlocking cones, which are designed for and most commonly used on industrial machines, but can in fact be used on general sewing machines if large quantities of thread are required.These threads come in so many colours that you'll be spoilt for choice! Whatever the project you are working on, you are sure to find the thread you need within our impressive collection!