• Strong to avoid cutting
• Matching colour/texture of fabric unless decorative effect is desired
• Suitable type i.e. decorative/plain thread according to effect desired or stitches to be made
• Buy suitable size for the stitches to be done.
Titany answered the question on October 13, 2021 at 08:37
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