Sewing thread Brother Alterfil 35472 Lilac, 1000 m cone, polyester

Brother Alterfil 35472 Lilac is a 1000 m cone of polyester sewing thread designed for general sewing and machine use. The smooth, medium-weight filament offers consistent tension and reliable feeding on both domestic and commercial sewing machines. The lilac colour is suitable for visible seams, topstitching and repairs where a soft purple tone is required, while the polyester construction provides abrasion resistance and colourfastness for apparel, home textiles and craft projects.

Advantages

The polyester composition ensures good tensile strength and low stretch, reducing thread breakage during high-speed stitching. A long 1000 m cone minimizes spool changes and is convenient for larger projects or production runs. The smooth surface promotes even thread flow through machine tension disks and needles, producing consistent stitches and reduced lint build-up compared with lower-quality fibres.

Suitable for

• Sewing and hemming garments and costumes
• Topstitching and visible seams on apparel
• Home textiles such as curtains, cushions and table linens
• Craft projects including quilting and decorative stitching
• Simple repairs and alterations on a variety of fabrics

Key specifications

• Material: polyester
• Length: 1000 metres
• Colour: lilac
• Suitable for: domestic and commercial sewing machines
• Weight category: medium-weight sewing thread

How to use

Use this Brother Alterfil lilac polyester thread with the appropriate needle type and size for your fabric—typically a universal or sharps needle for woven fabrics and a stretch/ballpoint needle for knits. Thread the machine according to the manufacturer’s threading path, set balanced tension, and test-stitch on a fabric scrap to confirm stitch quality and colour match. For hand sewing, use a needle suited to the fabric thickness and knot the thread end as required for secure finishing.

Usage recommendations

Store the thread cone in a dry, dust-free environment away from direct sunlight to preserve colour and strength. For colour-critical projects, test a small sample to verify the lilac shade against your material under the intended lighting. Replace needles regularly and clean the machine to maintain optimal stitch performance with polyester threads.