If you are a dressmaker or crafter, an essential Haberdashery item that you can't live without is thread. There are a number of thread manufacturers out there but whenever we get asked by a customer which thread is best to use, we often suggest gutermann threads due to their high quality. Gutermann produce a large selection of threads which can be used for both hand sewing and machine sewing and designed to last, with a stronger construction than many other sewing threads. If you are ever unsure what thread to use, Gutermann is the way to go. Gutermann threads are a great Haberdashery item to use for your everyday sewing no matter what type of fabric you are using. If you are creating a garment made from 100% cotton, we would suggest using their all cotton thread which is ideal for natural fabrics. This thread washes well and can be dyed along with your fabric if you are looking to create a more decorative fabric with unusual colours or tie dye effects. This thread, along with the whole Gutermann range, is strong and colour fast so there is no need to worry that after spending hours making a new outfit the thread is going to let you down. If you are sewing with any fabric that isn't a natural fibre, Gutermann sew-all thread is ideal. Sew-all thread is made from 100% polyester and sews beautifully. It is an excellent all round thread and is guaranteed by Gutermann that it will not knot up and tangle while you are sewing which is a great guarantee; there is nothing worse than having to stop in the middle of your sewing to untangle and fix your thread. Both of these threads are available in 100m reels as standard and are available in larger reels in a smaller selection of colours. If you are looking to do some more decorative sewing, for example, hand quilting or machine embroidery, then there are also some great choices of thread from Gutermann in our Haberdashery department. The sulky rayon threads are particularly good for embroidery with their silky finish which will give a great aesthetic to your finished piece of work. As an alternative to these, the sulky cotton threads are ideal for machine embroidery on natural fabrics. The sulky cotton have a variegated finish which is a nice twist to a standard thread and will give more interest to your work. After you have bought all these gorgeous threads, you need somewhere to store them. This week we have just introduced some thread organisers to our Haberdashery range which will house your bobbins and 100mt thread spools. You can choose from a number of size organisers with the smallest able to store 12 threads and the largest, big enough to store 27 threads. Perfect to keep your sewing room tidy at all times.