Strong everyday seams
High tensile and abrasion resistance support dependable garment seams, alterations and repairs.
Madeira 8017 · Aerofil No. 120 gift box
Eight essential colours for everyday sewing
Build a reliable sewing-room foundation with eight 400m Snapspools of Madeira Aerofil No. 120. This fixed assortment covers useful neutrals and strong primary shades in a smooth, durable 100% polyester core-spun thread made for everyday machine and hand sewing.
- Eight practical solid colours for construction, mending, quilting and crafts.
- Generous 400m Snapspools provide 3200m of thread across the complete box.
- Smooth No. 120 thread combines strength, flexibility and dependable feeding.
8 spoolsfixed solid-colour set
400mon each Snapspool
No. 120dtex 135 × 2
100%polyester core-spun
This is one boxed set containing eight 400m spools—a total of 3200m. The eight Madeira colours are fixed as shown below; individual shades cannot be selected or substituted in this listing.
Smooth performance from the first stitch to the last
Aerofil No. 120 is Madeira’s high-quality all-purpose sewing thread. Its core-spun construction delivers the tensile and abrasion resistance needed for durable seams while retaining the smooth glide and elasticity that help stitches form cleanly.
Smooth, low-lint sewing
Consistent core-spun construction helps the thread glide through fabric without knots or excess fibre lint.
Useful colour foundation
White, black, grey, brown and four clear colours cover many common fabrics and projects.
Keep Aerofil ready for everyday making and mending
Garment construction
Sew balanced seams, hems and finishing details across many fine-to-medium woven fabrics.
Quilting and patchwork
Use the versatile No. 120 thread for piecing, general quilting and coordinating decorative detail.
Alterations and repairs
Keep core shades nearby for quick hems, split seams, patching and everyday household mending.
Craft and home projects
A practical choice for accessories, décor sewing and projects that need smooth, reliable polyester thread.
See every colour included in the box
Each close-up is cropped from Direct Sewing’s photograph of this exact Madeira 8017 gift box. The reference number is the most reliable way to identify and reorder a Madeira shade.
9660 · BlueIncluded · 400m
9470 · RedIncluded · 400m
8500 · GreenIncluded · 400m
8700 · YellowIncluded · 400m
8100 · GreyIncluded · 400m
9735 · BrownIncluded · 400m
8010 · WhiteIncluded · 400m
8000 · BlackIncluded · 400m
Screen colour is a guide only. Displays and lighting can alter how thread appears. Match by the Madeira colour number and compare with a physical colour card or thread sample when an exact match matters.
Thread, test and adjust for your fabric
Choose the shade
Use a close match for discreet construction or choose contrast when the stitching should be visible.
Fit an NM 75–80 needle
Madeira recommends a sewing needle in size NM 75–80, with the point selected for the fabric.
Thread correctly
Follow the machine manual and check that the Snapspool unwinds freely through the full thread path.
Test the seam
Sew through a project offcut, then balance tension and stitch length before sewing the final piece.
Protect every spool between projects
Use the gift box
Return each spool after sewing so the full essential-colour set remains organised and easy to find.
Secure the thread end
Use the Snapspool’s locking base to hold the loose end and prevent tangles during storage.
Store clean and dry
Protect thread from dust, damp, high heat and direct sunlight to help preserve its appearance and performance.
Madeira Aerofil No. 120 Gift Box at a glance
| Brand | Madeira |
|---|---|
| Product | Gift Box Aerofil No. 120 |
| Box article | 8017 |
| Thread article | 9125 |
| Thread size | No. 120 · dtex 135 × 2 |
| Fibre and construction | 100% polyester · core-spun |
| Spool format | 400m Snapspool |
| Box contents | 8 spools · 3200m total |
| Included colours | 9660, 9470, 8500, 8700, 8100, 9735, 8010 and 8000 |
| Recommended needle | NM 75–80; match the needle point to the fabric |
| Use | Machine and hand sewing |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX® certified |
| GTIN | 4003760980175 |
Good to know before you buy
How many spools are included?
The box contains eight 400m Snapspools, giving a total thread length of 3200m.
Can I choose or swap the colours?
No. Madeira article 8017 is a fixed assortment containing colours 9660, 9470, 8500, 8700, 8100, 9735, 8010 and 8000.
Is this the multicolour gift box?
No. This box contains eight solid colours. Madeira’s Aerofil Multicolor gift box is a different product, article 8007.
Is Aerofil No. 120 an all-purpose thread?
Yes. It is Madeira’s versatile all-purpose core-spun polyester sewing thread for many everyday fabrics and seams.
Can I use it for quilting?
Yes. Aerofil No. 120 is suitable for general sewing and quilting. Always test the thread, needle and tension with the exact quilt fabrics and batting.
Can I sew by hand with it?
Yes. Madeira approves Aerofil for sewing by machine and by hand.
Which needle should I use?
Madeira recommends NM 75–80 as a starting size. Select the needle point for the fabric and test before beginning the project.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. The useful colour assortment, versatile thread weight and organised box make it a practical starter set as well as a dependable refill for experienced sewists.
Keep dependable thread ready for the next project
From everyday construction and quilting to quick repairs, this Madeira Aerofil No. 120 assortment gives you 3200m of smooth, strong sewing thread in eight genuinely useful colours.