Durable seam performance
High tensile and abrasion resistance support strong, long-lasting seams across everyday projects.
Madeira 8063 · Aerofil No. 120 Smartbox
A professional foundation of 18 essential sewing colours
The Madeira Aerofil Smartbox combines eighteen generous 1000m Snapspools of No. 120 all-purpose sewing thread with a printed Aerofil colour card and universal sewing-machine needles. Its balanced solid-colour assortment is ready for garment construction, quilting, alterations, repairs and everyday studio work.
- 18 fixed solid colours selected to cover useful neutrals, lights, darks and brighter shades.
- 18,000m of thread across eighteen full-size 1000m Snapspools.
- Colour card and needles included for easier matching and a practical starting setup.
18 spoolsfixed colour assortment
1000mon each Snapspool
18,000mtotal thread length
No. 120dtex 135 × 2
This is one fixed 18-colour Smartbox. It contains eighteen 1000m solid-colour spools, a printed Aerofil colour card and a pack of universal sewing-machine needles. Individual colours cannot be selected or substituted.
All-purpose Aerofil in a productive 1000m format
Aerofil No. 120 is Madeira’s high-quality all-purpose core-spun polyester thread. It combines tensile strength, elasticity and abrasion resistance with a smooth, knot-free glide—well suited to sewists who regularly use dependable core colours.
Smooth machine feeding
Consistent core-spun construction helps the thread glide without knots, excess lint or seam puckering.
Less frequent replacement
Each 1000m spool offers a practical supply for repeated colour use and larger sewing workloads.
Use the Smartbox across the sewing room
Garment sewing
Construct seams, hems and finishing details across a wide range of fine-to-medium fabrics.
Quilting and patchwork
Keep coordinating colours ready for piecing, general quilting and decorative stitch work.
Alterations and repairs
The balanced assortment makes it easier to match everyday clothing, household textiles and mending jobs.
Studio and classroom use
Large spools and organised storage suit busy makers, teaching spaces and shared sewing rooms.
Every Aerofil colour included in article 8063
The full plan and individual spool close-ups below come from the exact Madeira 8063 filling-plan image hosted with this product. Use the Madeira reference number when matching or reordering thread.
Colour 9150Included · 1000m
Colour 9470Included · 1000m
Colour 8811Included · 1000m
Colour 9320Included · 1000m
Colour 9660Included · 1000m
Colour 8965Included · 1000m
Colour 8730Included · 1000m
Colour 8500Included · 1000m
Colour 9902Included · 1000m
Colour 8660Included · 1000m
Colour 9360Included · 1000m
Colour 8700Included · 1000m
Colour 8821Included · 1000m
Colour 9490Included · 1000m
Colour 9290Included · 1000m
Colour 8010Included · 1000m
Colour 8100Included · 1000m
Colour 8000Included · 1000m
Screen colour is a guide only. Displays and lighting can alter how thread appears. Match by the Madeira colour number and compare with the included printed colour card when an exact match matters.
Choose, thread and test before sewing
Match the colour
Use the included printed Aerofil card and colour number to select the closest thread for the fabric.
Fit an NM 75–80 needle
Madeira recommends this needle-size range, with the point chosen to suit the project material.
Thread correctly
Follow the machine manual and confirm that the Snapspool feeds smoothly through the full thread path.
Test the seam
Sew on a project offcut, then balance tension and stitch length before starting the final piece.
Keep the Smartbox organised and ready
Return spools after use
Keep the complete 18-colour assortment in its original positions for faster matching and stock checks.
Secure loose ends
Use each Snapspool’s locking base to hold the thread end and reduce tangles during storage.
Store clean and dry
Protect the case from dust, damp, high heat and direct sunlight to help preserve thread performance.
Madeira Aerofil Smartbox 8063 at a glance
| Brand | Madeira |
|---|---|
| Product | Aerofil No. 120 Smartbox |
| Smartbox article | 8063 |
| Thread article | 9126 |
| Thread size | No. 120 · dtex 135 × 2 |
| Fibre and construction | 100% polyester · core-spun |
| Spool format | 1000m Snapspool |
| Thread contents | 18 spools · 18,000m total |
| Included colours | 9150, 9470, 8811, 9320, 9660, 8965, 8730, 8500, 9902, 8660, 9360, 8700, 8821, 9490, 9290, 8010, 8100 and 8000 |
| Included accessories | Printed Aerofil colour card and universal sewing-machine needles |
| Recommended needle | NM 75–80; match the needle point to the fabric |
| Use | Machine and hand sewing |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX® certified |
| GTIN | 4003760981462 |
Good to know before you buy
How much thread is in the Smartbox?
It contains eighteen 1000m spools, giving a total of 18,000m of Aerofil No. 120 thread.
Can I choose or exchange the colours?
No. Madeira article 8063 is supplied as a fixed 18-colour assortment. The exact colour numbers are shown in the filling plan above.
Are the colour card and needles included?
Yes. The Smartbox includes a printed Aerofil colour card and universal sewing-machine needles.
Is Aerofil No. 120 an all-purpose thread?
Yes. Madeira describes it as a high-quality all-purpose sewing thread for fabrics and seams.
Can I sew by hand with it?
Yes. Aerofil No. 120 is suitable for stitching with a sewing machine and by hand.
Is this embroidery thread?
No. Aerofil No. 120 is an all-purpose sewing thread. For dense machine embroidery, choose a Madeira thread designed specifically for embroidery.
Which needle should I use?
Madeira recommends NM 75–80 as a starting range. Choose the point for the fabric and test the complete setup first.
Who is this set best for?
The large spools and versatile palette suit frequent home sewists, dressmakers, classrooms and shared studios that regularly use core colours.
Keep 18,000m of dependable Aerofil ready to sew
With eighteen full-size spools, verified colour references, matching tools and organised storage, the Aerofil Smartbox is built for makers who want strong everyday thread ready for the next seam.