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Dual Duty Plus'" Specialty Threads Decorative Threads

All-purpose Stitch 'n Fuse Metallic *
• General purpose size for most hand a nd • A unique thrCdd which is stitched in and • Idea l for mach ine qui lt ing, decorati ve
machine sewing. then fused. st itch ing, and sat in stitching on appliques.
• For natu ra l and synthetic fibers, kni ts and • U se in bobbin of conven tional mac hine or • Suitable for convent iona l or overlock
wovens. loopers on the overlock. machine sewing, hand embroidery and
• fu se-baste hems, casi ngs, appliq ues, c ross stitch.
Machine Embroidery zippers, patch pockets and trim s in place
before stitc hing to prevent shift ing.
• Use a size 14 or 16 need le.
• Ava ilable in solid and va riegated colors.
(Extra Fine) • Eliminates pinning and basting.
• Perfect for machine embroidery or
heirloom sewi ng.
• A fine thread that reduces seam puckeri ng
Transp'arent Nylon
in li ghtweight fabrics.
Monofilament
• Use for overlock sewing or on the
Topstitching conventiona l machin e.
• A heavier and stronger thread to produce • U se when invi sible thread is desired.
bold, prominent topslilching. • High strength , low stretch.
• H ome dec, c rafts, m ac hine q uilti ng .
Button, Carpet & Craft • ""'-1allic thre~d i. nu de in Q."""",y and Ilo>C k~g<.' in USA.

• Strongest and heaviest hand sewing thread. Upholstery Thread

• Polished glac6 fini sh prevents thread abra-
sion and tangling.
Hand Quilting
• For hand cluihing on ly.
• Polished g ace finish provides abrasion
resistance and prevents tangli ng and
knotting.
• Usc Dual Duty PiuS- All-purpose for
machine quilting.
Machine Quilting
• For piecing and quilting.
• Polye~ ler core provides st rengt h, abrasion
resistance.
• Cotton w rap enhances sew.1b ilit y.
Dual Duty Plu For
Overlock Machines
• Spec ial fini sh applied for high speed, faul t-
less overlock sewi ng.
• A fine thread with the strength need ed for
long-lasting, durable sea ms without extra
bul k when 3, 4, or 5 thread s are used.
• For mac hine and hand sewing of upholstery
and olher hea vyweight fab rics.
. 100% nylon for extra strength and durability.
Coats
Cotton
Mercerized Cotton
• Mercerized cation thread is smooth
and lustrous.
• For hand or machi ne sew ing on natural fiber
woven fab rics.
• Size SO all-purpose cotto n thread is
ava ilable o n a 30D-yd. spool in SO colors.
• Sizes B, 40, and 60 are also ava il able in
black and white to meet a va riety of
sewi ng need s.
Hand Quilting
• For traditional qui hers who prefer worki ng
wit h 100% cotton .
• Special glace fini sh to prevent tangli ng and
knotting and provide abrasion resistance.
Rayon
Coats R.lyon Thread, 40 wt.
• Silk-like appearance for decorative applications.
• Ava ilable 111 solid and varieg;lIed colors.
Coats Rayon Thre.ld, 30 wI.
• A heavier thread {or bolder
topstitch ing and greater coverage.
CO.lts Rayon Color Twist, 35 IVI.
• For decorat ive stitc hing, free-motion
embrOidery or programmed motifs.
• A un ique thread made up of two plies
of different colors.
• Available in mo noc hromatic colors, con-
trast ing colors and distinctive variegateds.
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Care: Ma chine wash, warm; mild detergent.

00 Not Bleach. Remove from washer imme-
diately, tumble dry on low selling. Dry
clea nabl e.

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 • Has Excellent Sewability
The added smoothness of the cotton wrap
makes Dual Du ty Plus4!l easy to sew w ith and
less abra sive to machine parts. Sewing with
Dual Duty Plus\!) minimizes skipped stitches.
Every sti tch sewn w ith Dual Duty Plus® is
correctly and consistently form ed.
• Has Controlled Stretch
The stretch of the thread is con trolled during
man ufac turing. Th is results in less stretc h
wh ile sewing thus preven ting unsightly
puckers, yet it provides maxi mum sewn-in
stretch to avoid weak seams or seams that
spli t. Th is resil iency makes Dual Duty Plus®
the right c hoice fo r knit o r woven fabri cs .
Machine Stitching
The fabric, need le, machine and thread must
all work together when mach ine sewing. For
best results, remember these tips and follow
the recommendations on the chart below.
• Keep your machine clea n and oiled.
• Wind the bobbin slowly and evenly.
• Cha nge the need le every 2-3 ga rments.
• Sew at a steady. even pace.
• On a machine w it h an upright spindle place
the notched end of the spool down. On a
horizontal spindle, place the notched end
toward the handwheel.

· 's Durable Hand Stitching

Core Construction
Dual Duty Plus® begins w it h a core of
uniform superstrong
continuous
m ul tifilaments
of polyester.
These filaments are
then wrapped w ith the
finest quality Supima
extra long staple cotton.
Two stra nd s o r plies a re
tw isted together to form
Dual Du ty Plus® is highl y resistant to
abrasio n. The thread passes through the eye When hand sew ing, remember:
of the needle app roximately 50 limes befo re • Cut, never break the thread .
forming a stitch . Dual Duty Plus® wi thsta nds • Use a thread no longe r th an 20". Knots,
thi s abrasive actio n and remains strong and tangles and abrasio n are more likely to
du rable in weilring after wea ring. Its st rong occu r wi th a longer thread.
polyester core gives you durable long-last ing
sea ms. • Sew loosely w it h smooth motions.
• If the th read should tw ist because of the
stitch you are using, let the need le ha ng free
and untwist every few stitches.
How To Buy Thread • To prevent twisting and tangling, pu ll the
• Quality Is Important th read from the side, not the top of
the spool.
A poor quali ty thread causes sewing
machine problems, such as lint bui ldup
o n the machine, poor stitch forma tion, and
. O'lg,.m
frequent brea kage. It also ca uses tangles and
01 Core Th'l'~d
Wrong
knotting during hand sewing. Avoid thi s

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Dual Duty Plus® . Mercerization (a chem ica l

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frustration by se lecting a quality thread like
bath through w hi c h the thread passes several Dual Duty Plu s® .
limes unde r tension) gives Dual Duty Plus® THREAD & NEEDLE CHART - -
ex ira luster and strength. • Select The Right Type
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Dual Duty Plus4!l All -purpose thread can be
Dual Duty Plus® used for most of your hand and machine t';E;;l;c;.;;E~H~ - T G e;;-rali\.rpose-1- - - .~ - -1- Ma~hTr; s;;.!;;g --1
sewing. For those speci al sewing projects
such as hand quilting o r heirloom sewing, l b'atlste,ny Ion tricot,
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use a Dual Duty Plus® specialty thread. --I Dual size
--tI 70 (9)
LIGHTWEIGHT IExtra Fine
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Dual Duty Plus® combines polyester and
cotlon in to a thread that pe rfectl y sews a ll • Choose The Right Ichallis, c~am.bray, crepe. D7a1Duty Plu-;;- -1"- ilie60 (ii)o:- 1
fabric s: natural or synthe tic , woven o r knit. Thread Color ~tt~k~ ~e~lJ~ --I L AII_purpose o I

• Has Uniform Strength Select a thread the sa me colo r as your fabric I MEDIUM-WEIGHT
broadcloth, corduroy,
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I size 80 {Ill " 1
or one shade darker. With a pla id, tweed , or
And Size print fabric, the thread should match the 1wool, linen, sweatshirt, All-purpose" 1 1 0'
swimwear, synthetic suedes. 1 size 90 (14 )0. I
Becau se the polyester core is made of con- predominant or background color. To make
shopping easy, all Coats zi ppers and tapes are
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tinuous filaments rather than broken or cut
fibers, Dual Du ty Plu s® vi rtually eli mi nates colo r coordinated to Dual Duty Plu s® thread. IM"ErnuM'TO HEAVYWEiGH"T1 Dual Duty Plus" - - - - --{
coaling, denim, double knit, I I Topslitching & I 1
weak spots. Thi s resu lts in fewer breaks. Fewer
tension adjustments are required due to the Ileather, Qu~lled fabric, 1 1 1 1 Buttonhole Twist size 90 (14 )00
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uniform size. Dual Duty Plus® sew s well on Isweater knits, . size 100 (16)
all models and b rands of sew ing machi nes. ~~d~a~cs_ _ _ .L ____ .J 1 ____ ~
HEAVYWEIGHT
1canvas, duck, sai lcloth 1 Dual Duly Plus"
Topstitchi ng &
1 I size 11 0 (18) I
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