Gütermann Universal Sewing Thread - 1,000 m - Molasses - No. 697

A must-have for dark wardrobes: Gütermann Molasses yarn no. 697 is an almost black brown that is more nuanced than a pure black. It is suitable for seams that need to be forgotten on the deepest fabrics.

Technical details

Thisuniversal sewing threadinpolyesteris presented in1,000 m reel(1,094 yards), sold by the piece, to make several pieces with the same shade. The colourMolasses No. 697is reminiscent of the dark syrup from which it is named: a very dark brown, barely warm, which blends into black, anthracite or chocolate.

Directions for use

• On a black fabric, this thread gives a less harsh and more nuanced topstitching than a pure black.
• To thread a needle, place a white sheet behind the eye: dark threads are much better spotted on a light background.
• Place the spool in a well-lit area and sew in daylight to spot jumping points on dark fabrics.
• For a lining, assemble with this thread if the outside is dark brown: the small covers will remain invisible.

Accompany it with a white tailor's chalk to trace on dark fabric and a seam ripper to undo cleanly.