Gütermann Universal Sewing Thread - 500 m - Very Dark Blue - No. 339

To sew an almost black blue, the Gütermann thread in Very Dark Blue No. 339 is a good choice. Its shade, darker than navy blue, evokes the night and goes with deep fabrics.

Technical details

The coil contains500 m of polyester yarn(547 yards), ideal for entire pieces like a coat or pants. ThisUniversal Wireis sufficient for most common woven fabrics, both in assembly and finishing. Theissue 339distinguishes this blue from the neighbouring navy blue: a useful detail, because on a dark fabric, the exact shade influences the rendering of the seams.

Use cases

• On a black or anthracite fabric, it advantageously replaces black and gives a slight bluish relief to the topstitching.
• For seams on velvet, sew in the direction of the pile and lengthen the stitch to prevent the fabric from crushing.
• On a uniform or dark apron, double the seams of pockets where the fabric works the most.
• Place the spool in front of a midnight blue fabric in daylight before choosing: dark shades blend in easily.

Complete with matte black buttons and a matching blue lining.