Overlock thread is used for finishing, or overlocking, heavily frayed fabrics, as these would otherwise fray into the seam after several wears or washes, resulting in visible holes in the seams. It is thinner than regular sewing thread, yet very tear-resistant. Because overlock and cover stitches require much more thread than those sewn with a home sewing machine, overlock threads...

Anyone who works a lot on a sewing machine needs a lot of thread. Large thread spools are often conical in shape so that the thread unwinds neatly, even when sewing quickly, and the spool is held securely. The Prym cone and spool holder consists of a cast-iron base with a screw-in steel fixing rod and a boom to guide the thread. This eliminates the need to...