Multi coloured overlocker thread?

[Stitchalot]

 I would like  to make a feature of the overlocking on some children's clothes by using multicoloured/variegated thread. I once bought some from Empress Mills, but can't see it any more. Does anyone know where I might get it please? I have seen plenty of embroidery thread. Would that work ok in the loopers?

[Lyn-J]

I've used rayon embroidery thread in the loopers before now. Be prepared to do a bit of experimenting with loosening the tension. Expect some thread breakages until you get it right.

[Holly Berry]

You can use embroidery thread, just just have to play around and adjust the tension as Lyn-j says. Infact you can put wool through, although I've not tried it. It could work out expensive though, as loopers use a lot of thread.

Another option is to use more than one thread in each looper again have to play around with tension. The main problem might be that because the thread isn't twisted together don't know what it would look like on the fabric.

[Marniesews]

There are four different colour blends of variegated thread cones in Mibs.

[BrendaP]

I bought some 'Varisheen' wooly nylon/overlocker thread from Empress Mills a couple of years ago at Knitting & Stitching show at Ally Pally, but it doesn't appear on their website.

There's this thread, but it doesn't appear to be available in UK.

Looks as though you might have to use embroidery thread if you want the variegated colours.

[Stitchalot]

Thanks very much for your input everyone. I may try the Mibs one. I have also found a U.K. supplier of the Toldilock Swirls.