Let's outline the most commonly used types of thread and talk about why thread quality is important, allowing your sewing machine to weigh in. We'll touch briefly on a few specialty threads and then share some helpful tips about choosing the right thread for your sewing project. COMMON TYPES OF SEWING THREAD. Cotton Thread
Â» Arrowroot substitution is possible with cornstarch. You can get the same benefits and qualities with the use of cornstarch. Â» Regular flour also forms a suitable substitute for arrowroot only when used as a thickener. 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour is equivalent to 1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder. Â» Similarly, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch can be substituted with 1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder. Other substitutes include: tapioca granules or instant cooling tapioca, kudzu powder, and potato starch/flour. Â» While using the substitutes, you must also know when to use and what quantity to mix to get the desired taste.
There are many recipes that specifically call flour cake flour, but you can substitute it into a recipe that calls for all purpose flour, too. Use 1 cup of cake flour plus 2 tablespoons for each cup of all purpose flour called for. By the same token, you can substitute all purpose flour for cake flour in a pinch by using 1 cup of all purpose flour minus 2 tablespoons for each cup of cake flour called for in a recipe. Still, it is best just to use cake flour instead of approximating it if you want to get the best results from your recipes.