Gütermann Extra Strength Sewing Thread M 782 - 100 m - Cocoa - No. 540

A greyish brown, reminiscent of dark chocolate: the extra strong Gütermann cocoa yarn no. 540 is a simple colour. It goes everywhere on dark fabrics.

Technical characteristics

This M 782 coil contains100 m(110 yds) ofpolyester yarn, coloursCocoa No. 540. The "extra-strong" yarn is more resistant than the universal yarn: it can withstand taut stitching and multiple thicknesses. Its dark taupe shade blends into anthracite grey denim, cotton canvas, woollen and velvet, without the contrast of black.

Our advice

• On black or charcoal denim, replace the black with this cocoa for a more subtle topstitching.
• At the corners of a bag, leave the needle stuck in the fabric and rotate the work: the angle will be sharp and the corners more solid.
• Finish your seams with a stopping stitch of a few stitches back, then cut the threads flush.
• A dark garment reveals the light thread hairs: save this cocoa for linings and interior finishes.

Pair it with dark denim or thick cotton canvas. Metal zippers and a jeans needle will complete the look.