I ran out of black Isacord embroidery thread & bought Sulky. My machine stopped every 1500-2000 stitches because the thread kept breaking. I was not impressed with Sulky. Why is Sulky so popular? If I ever run out again I will just wait till I can buy Isacord. Isacord is 120 miles Sulky is 35 miles away.
Has any one had this problem with Sulky? Plus it cost more….
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I think it's all a matter of personal preference. I've worked with many authors on machine embroidery articles, and each one has her own favorite thread brand. Isacord is polyester, and hence more colorfast and less likely to break than Sulky rayon thread, so it's a very good choice for items that will be laundered frequently or subjected to lots of sun exposure. One the other hand, the people I know who prefer Sulky love it for its silky sheen and very supple hand.
No matter what kind of thread you like, if it's a long haul to buy it, consider purchasing a color card (with actual thread swatches on it) for your favorite brand(s), so that you can order thread by mail. Some manufacturers sell their thread online, and there are also online retailers who carry multiple brands. Even with shipping, it's a good deal if you're 100 miles from the closest store...but you have to expect a week's wait, probably.
Carol
Somthing else for you to consider is how often the Sulky thread is turned at the store that you bought it from. Could the thread have been sitting on the shelf for 6 months or more? I have found that certain colors will break more frequently the older they get. Such as black and blue and some greens. My theory is that certain dyes are harder on the thread than others. Also something else to think about are you sure that you got the same weight of thread as the Isacord that you were using? Perhaps you got a thinner thread that you thought. Just some thoughts.
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