How I Turn Sewing Thread into Yarn | Custom DIY Yarn for Crochet & Knitting (No Dyeing Needed!)

Turning Sewing Thread into Yarn: My 1-Year Journey (Materials, Tips, & Finished Projects) For the past year, I’ve been experimenting with turning sewing thread into yarn—and today, I’m finally sharing everything I’ve learned along the way! I started this journey because I wanted to create custom colorways for my crochet and knit designs without the hassle of hand-dyeing yarn. This method is inspired by yarns from the Philippines, which often use layered sewing thread to create rich, beautiful blends. In this video, I’ll walk you through: • The exact materials I use • How I cake the thread into workable yarn • Answers to your most common questions • My biggest mistakes & what I wish I knew starting out • Finished garments I’ve made with this technique Whether you're a fiber artist, crocheter, knitter, or just curious about alternative yarn-making techniques—this video is for you! Subscribe for more crochet tutorials, fiber art tips, and behind-the-scenes of my design process. And let me know in the comments if you’ve tried this technique or any other questions you may have! Materials Mentioned: Toldi-Lock Serger thread Caydo Automatic Yarn Winder Introduction: 00:00 Inspiration and Finished Products: 00:30 Upcoming Projects: 02:25 New Yarn Ball Winder (Importance of Tension Control): 04:10 Caking the Thread (Starting): 06:14 Q&A (yarn weight/cost/feel/material/etc.): 07:32 Caking the Thread (Finishing): 11:08 ✨ 💕✨💕✨💕✨💕 Instagram:   / maeli_designs   TikTok:   / maeli_designs   Facebook:   / maelidesignsmm   Website: Maelidesigns.com #ThreadToYarn #DIYYarn #CrochetTips #KnittingTips #HandmadeYarn #FiberArts #CustomYarn #SewingThreadYarn #CrochetCommunity #crochet #crocheting