10 Best Embroidery Threads for Brother Machines
for December 2023

The Brother 550Y Variegated Embroidery Machine Thread Kit includes 25 spools of 120D/2 (40WT) polyester embroidery thread in various colors. The 550Y is a heavier-weight thread than some similar threads, and it's long, so it's a good choice for machine embroidery. The thread is bright and vivid and stands out nicely against dark fabrics. The variegated colors add dimension and depth to embroidery, and the thread is relatively thin, so it's less likely to break. The thread is easy to work with and spools easily, and it's reasonably priced. The 550Y isn't ideal for tension-free quilting, but it will do the job for embroidery.

The Simthread polyester embroidery thread is a high-quality, strong, durable thread that works well for machine embroidery, quilting, and even hand sewing. We tried several embroidery threads in this price range, and Simthread is far and away the best. It has a beautiful, consistent color, and it handled our moderately heavy embroidery tasks with ease. It's easy on machines, and it performs well on embroidery hoops and frames. It sews cleanly, and the thread is soft and smooth, so it gliding through fabric without snagging. The thread comes in very long spools, so it's very economical. There's also a large selection of colors, so you'll be able to find exactly what you're after. The thread has six spools inside one pack, so it's economical as well. The only drawback is that Simthread is a polyester thread, so it doesn't work well with cotton.

Embroidex's 90 Weight prewound bobbin thread is white, and it's as cheap as you can get. It's thin, so it spools easily and won't get tangled in your machine. 90 Weight is thick enough to stand up to most embroidery projects, but it's thin enough that it doesn't create excessive bulk or weight, so it's a good choice for projects that are both decorative and functional. The bobbin thread has a slight sheen, and the white color blends with most fabrics, so it's a good choice for delicate fabrics. The thread is spooled with 144 yards, which is more than enough for most embroidery projects. The thread is clear, so it's very easy to see where the bobbin thread is if you're changing to a new color.

The new brothreads 40 Brother Colors Polyester Machine Embroidery Thread Kit 500M Each for Home-Based Embroidery and Sewing Machine is an inexpensive way to stock up on embroidery thread for at-home projects. The thread is durable and strong, and the color selection is great. The threads come in 40 spools, and each spool has 500 meters of thread. The thread is 40wt, which means it's slightly heavier and more durable than most of the spools of embroidery thread we tested. The thread's color is easy to see and is vibrant. The threads are also slightly shorter than most threads, so they don't throw off your stitches as much as spools of thread that are too long. The thread has low lint, and it's easy to work with. The thread spools come with an Illustrated Color Chart, which helps you find Brother colors easily, as well as conversion charts for Madeira threads. The thread spools are packaged in plastic, so they're safe to store. Overall, the new brothreads 40 Brother Colors Polyester Machine Embroidery Thread Kit 500M Each for Home-Based Embroidery and Sewing Machine is an inexpensive, high-quality embroidery thread kit.

Simthread's polyester embroidery thread is one of our favorites, and it's easy to see why. Made from 100% trilobal polyester yarn, it's both strong and colorful. And while other polyester threads fade over time, Simthread's color fastness holds up well. The vibrant colors make this thread stand apart from your average polyester threads, and it's priced significantly lower than other polyester embroidery threads. At 63 colors per kit, there's plenty of variety, too, including a full spectrum of accent colors. The thread is easy to work with, and it's affordable. We especially love the fact that Simthread is made in the USA.

The Brothread 63 Brother Color Polyester Embroidery Machine Thread Kit has all of the features we look for in a high-quality embroidery thread: it's strong enough to hold its shape, it's clear and bright, and it's long lasting. The spools fit nicely into most embroidery machines, including the Brother that we tested, and they have a nice, soft feel to them. The thread spools (and a few other accessories like needles) were packaged securely, and the thread was rolled tightly. The colors of the spools are bright and beautiful, and the thread is easy to work with. The thread is stronger than other polyester threads we've tested, and it's less likely to break or fray. There was, however, a problem with one spool of thread in the kit. The thread wasn't as blue as the other spools, and it had a slightly different sheen to it. The Brothread 63 Brother Color Polyester Embroidery Machine Thread Kit is an affordable way to try out polyester thread, and it's an excellent place to start if you're new to embroidery.

Brothread 40 Brother Colors Polyester Embroidery Machine Thread Kit 500M (550Y) Each Spool for Brother Babylock Janome Singer Pfaff Husqvarna Bernina Embroidery and Sewing Machines offers a nice selection of colors, and the spools are sufficiently long for most home embroidery machines. The thread is easy to work with, and it's durable enough to withstand the rigors of embroidery. The spools also have color-coded labels, so it's easy to match the thread to the machine. The thread is softer than some competitors' offerings, so it's less prone to breaking or fraying, and it's elastic and taut enough to minimize looping and puckering. The thread does shed a bit, but again, it's nothing too serious. Overall, this is a great selection of thread, and it's well priced.

Our previous pick, the Brother PE770i, is based on the same technology platform as the Janome MC14. Both are larger, heavier machines, and both have basically the same features. Both brands' machines come with a range of accessories, including plenty of hooping materials, and both machines are easy to use. The MC14 is a slightly better value, but we found that Brother's line of embroidery, sewing machine, and quilting software is easier to use than Janome's. The MC14 has a larger screen, more USB port connections, and a slightly wider range of embroidery designs. Brother's PC-330i is a stronger sewing machine than Janome's DMC-3400, which is a stronger machine than the MC14. The MC14 has a larger embroidery area, and both machines can embroider 7×7′′ hoops. The MC14's much larger embroidery area makes it a better fit for large-scale projects, although both machines can embroider up to 13×13′′. The MC14 is also a better choice for sewing quilts, thanks to its built-in fabric cutter, and it has a sturdier metal bed, so it's a better choice for sewing heavy-duty projects. The MC14 also costs more, but we found that it offered better value overall.

The Brother 40 Colors 40 Weight Polyester Embroidery Machine Thread Kit is a quick and inexpensive way to add a splash of color to your embroidery projects. The spools are labeled clearly, so you'll know which colors match your design files, and the conversion chart is included, making it easy to match colors from Madeira. The 40 colors in the kit are a good mix of common and uncommon colors, so you should be able to find a match for most of your projects. Thread breaks were rare during our testing. The thread is good quality, but it's definitely not the best polyester embroidery thread we tested, and it's heavier than many of the other polyester threads we tested. While it's perfect for those on a budget, the Brother 40 Colors 40 Weight Polyester Embroidery Machine Thread Kit isn't for everyone.

The Brother Colors 500m embroidery machine thread is overall a pretty high quality thread. It performs well and has good stitch definition, and it's especially resistant to breaking, which is very important for embroidery machine thread. The colors are bright and vivid, and the clarity of the threads is top notch. The thread is thick, which means it produces a nice, thick, and dense stitch, and it's fairly inexpensive, so it's a good value. The bobbins are a little on the small side, so it's sometimes a struggle threading the bobbin. The thread storage case is a nice feature, but it's a bit on the small side, and it's a bit on the heavy side, so it may not be the most portable option.