Karina G Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 I'm running out of my basic colours and need to restock. Where are the mercerias in Ajijic and San Antonio, or is there another source? I used to get it at the tianguis, but I've been avoiding the crowds there and it's not the best quality anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 I don't think anyone out here sells good quality thread any more but would be HAPPY for someone to prove me wrong! I get mine in Guad when needed, and even then the Gutterman made in Mexico different than what I brought from the north many years ago. But it certainly is better than the thicker, local stuff like Seralón, etc. There's a small sewing section inside the papelería in San Antonio right next to Mario's restaurant. Chapala has a small fabric store (kitty-corner from bus station at east end) but I didn't see Gutterman there either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Does this help?... Amazon.com.mx : hilos para coser The only brand (marca) that I recognize is Coats and Clark but Guterman is there if you drop down on the side menu. I assume if it says "importacion" that it's the real deal and not Mexican made. Mexican thread seems to break a lot and I rarely sew any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 22 minutes ago, Natasha said: I get mine in Guad when needed, and even then the Gutterman made in Mexico different than what I brought from the north many years ago. I know- I sew for a living and when I found Guterman here, I was so excited, only to find out it isn't the same- not nearly as smooth- it's not as fuzzy as the Seralon, but still harder to get through the needle than what I was used to. I mostly use upholstery thread for my work, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karina G Posted April 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 Thanks everyone. I looked on Amazon and I now understand why people don't sew anymore - who pays the equivalent of $10 (USD!) for a spool of thread? I guess I haven't price-checked for a while but need to have something on hand just for basic mending. I'm off to the papeleria... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 15 hours ago, mudgirl said: I know- I sew for a living and when I found Guterman here, I was so excited, only to find out it isn't the same- not nearly as smooth- it's not as fuzzy as the Seralon, but still harder to get through the needle than what I was used to. Gee my friend..... I find it thinner, really pretty smooth. Of course I don't do the heavy work you do. But it's still stronger and lasts a lot longer than Seralón.... and for the clothing I make and wear for YEARS, Seralón requires over-sewing from time to time as it literally wears out, so have quit using except for mending stuff that's nearly ready to toss anyway. KARINA: You won't pay that if you happen to be in Guad for other purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 16 minutes ago, Karina G said: Thanks everyone. I looked on Amazon and I now understand why people don't sew anymore - who pays the equivalent of $10 (USD!) for a spool of thread? I guess I haven't price-checked for a while but need to have something on hand just for basic mending. I'm off to the papeleria... Too funny. Those spools come in all different sizes aka length. Since I would have to hire a driver to take me to Guadalajara/wait/drive back, the Amazon order would be way cheaper and less aggravating for me. There's something for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 23 hours ago, mudgirl said: ........ when I found Guterman here, I was so excited, only to find out it isn't the same- not nearly as smooth- it's not as fuzzy as the Seralon, but still harder to get through the needle than what I was used to. Me again..... you made me so curious I checked my sewing box. (Covid boredom motivation.... what can I say?) Box even contains thread so old it's on wooden spools 🤣🤣 . Found Gutterman bought in Canada and in Mexico. BUT.... and this is really odd..... one from Canada, product of Germany says silk finish on the spool and is is thinner than the Mexican variety. Another from Canada, also made in Germany but without "silk finish" is fatter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Natasha said: Box even contains thread so old it's on wooden spools 🤣🤣 Haha, yes I have a few of those. I used to collect them. Lots went in my kid's block box, and I used to make them wooden toys using the spools for wheels. There are various types of Guterman thread, so yes, they had silk finish, regular, bottonhole (MUCH thicker), quilting. I do find the Mexican Guterman thinner and less fuzzy than Seralon, but it's still not as smooth or as strong as what I used to buy in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 I agree. It's not quite as good.... but still MUCH better than Seralón and similar types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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