Gütermann C Ne 50 Cotton Sewing Thread - 100 m - No. 2628

How do you sew a very light fabric without the thread being noticeable? This pale pink colour n° 2628 offers a powder pink, with a hint of salmon, which blends into off-whites, ecrus and pastels.

Composition and dimensions

The thread is aMercerized cottonand the coil measures100 m. A mercerized fiber is smoother and shinier than a raw cotton, which gives it a clean look.Ne 50is the English designation for cotton count: the higher the value, the thinner the thread. At this level of fineness, the seams remain light on voiles, batistes and tightly woven cottons. The spool is sold alone.

Directions for use

• For a rolled hem on a cotton veil, stitch a few millimeters from the edge and then trim the excess as closely as possible.
• A hand back stitch is still stronger than a front stitch to assemble a small piece of a doll's garment.
• On a light fabric, avoid a thread that is too dark: even hidden in the seam, it can show through.
• Overlock the edges of a voile lining by hand before mounting it.

To finish cleanly, add an off-white cotton bias and a few thin pins.