Gütermann Universal Sewing Thread - 500 m - No. 694

To make a jacket, bag or trousers in deep earth tones, you need a thread that stands at the height of the fabric. Gütermann's No. 694 is a deep chocolate brown, darker than taupe, without turning black.

Technical characteristics

This classic reel ofuniversal sewing threadcontains500 m(547 yards) ofpolyester, a synthetic fibre. The large yardage avoids recharging in the middle of a jacket or curtain seam. Sold by the piece, inArticle number: 694, it is reserved for brown, dark burgundy and dark khaki fabrics.

Use cases

• For a buttonhole, stick a pin at each end: it protects the barrette and prevents cutting too far.
• On a bag, stitch the handles in a square with an inner cross: the place where the load is concentrated.
• On brown wool, iron each seam before the next: the dark brown marks the slightest crease.
• Keep a stitched sample of this brown near your fabrics to find the right shade.

Pair it with a cotton strap and brass rivets or buttons. An ecru cotton lining is a good counterpoint.