Aurifil 28wt

Aurifil 28wt is a thick 100% cotton thread designed for projects where the stitching itself is meant to stand out.

It's the right choice for topstitching on bags, binding on quilts, and any application where you want the thread to be a visual element rather than blend into the fabric. Like all Aurifil thread, it forms to your fabric and produces clean, low-lint results.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Aurifil 28wt thread the right choice for certain sewing projects?

Aurifil 28wt is a thick cotton thread built for situations where the stitching is meant to be a statement piece.

On projects like bags or quilt binding, the added weight gives your topstitching visible presence and texture that a finer thread simply won't produce. It's still 100% cotton, so it forms to the fabric naturally and stays low lint.

How does Aurifil 28wt compare to Aurifil 50wt?

The key difference is intent. Aurifil 50wt is a fine thread designed to hide itself and let your piecing or quilting take center stage.

Aurifil 28wt is a thicker thread designed to be noticed. Use 50wt when you want neat, invisible seams and smooth free motion quilting. Use 28wt when the topstitching or binding is part of the design.

What types of projects are best suited for Aurifil 28wt thread?

Aurifil 28wt works best anywhere the thread is meant to be a visual element.

Common applications include topstitching on bags and garments, binding on quilts, and any decorative stitching where you want the thread weight to add texture and emphasis. If you're working on a project where the stitching should blend in, Aurifil 50wt is the better fit.

What other quilting threads do you carry?

We carry the full Aurifil collection as well as other quilting thread options including Superior Threads King Tut and Superior Threads So Fine. You can browse all options on our quilting thread page.