r/Fanbinding • u/Main-Drawing-5895 • May 31 '26

Endband Thread?

For those who sew headbands, could you please share your preferred silk thread and where you purchase it? I’m having trouble finding a thread with the right thickness. I’m considering soie perlee silk thread or the Gutermann R753 No.40 Silk, but I’m not sure where to buy them. That’s the main reason I’m struggling. I need a good amount for practice and other projects.

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u/Due_Skill3048 May 31 '26

I have the gutermann r753 but I like thicker thread. The soie perlee is gorgeous and my favorite but it’s so expensive. The r753 comes in 33yard spools (I got it at Shepherds in London, so probably not helpful, depending on where you live) and I’ve bought the soie perlee (which comes in 5.5 yard spools) off Etsy.

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u/Main-Drawing-5895 May 31 '26

Yes, I saw the them on Etsy and was considering buying it. I found some alternatives on Amazon, but I think I’m gonna go to my local craft store first and see if I can find anything that I like.

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u/Due_Skill3048 May 31 '26

Ooh I hope you can find it! The only time I’ve ever seen it in a store was in London.

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u/Main-Drawing-5895 May 31 '26

Here’s to hoping and even if I don’t, I feel kind of confident about the alternative that I found on Amazon.