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General Thread Terms Glossary of Terms Wondering what a Zig Zag Lockstitch is? Are you baffled by long, unpronounceable names? Our General Thread Terms Glossary gives you the full A-Z on everything textile. A complete guide to seam types, stitches, thread science, retail solutions, technical support and resources.
Ever wonder how many stitches you can get from a cone of Floriani 40 weight polyester thread? These are approximate values: 5000 meter/5500 yard cone 1,000,000 stitches, 1000 meter/1100 yard spool 200,000 stitches, 200 meter/220 yard spool 40,000 stitches.