Gütermann C Ne 50 Cotton Sewing Thread - 100 m - No. 349

Looking for softness for a luminous work? This Gütermann yarn n° 349 is a pale yellow, close to vanilla, which illuminates light fabrics without overpowering them.

Technical details

This is a reel of100 minMercerized cotton: the fibre has been treated to gain softness to the touch and shine. The mentionNe 50indicates the fineness according to the English numbering of the cotton; the more the number increases, the more refined the yarn becomes. A titration of this type is used on light to medium fabrics. Pale yellow is chosen mainly for cream, ivory, soft yellow or fabrics with small light patterns.

Use cases

• Observe the coil in natural light before choosing: very light yellows change their appearance under artificial lighting.
• On off-white fabric, use this yarn for a light decorative topstitching along a hem.
• For a layette garment, choose short straight stitches, which limit tightness on thin fabrics.
• In patchwork assembly, this yellow blends particularly well between white and beige.

Pair it with an ecru cotton poplin and ivory satin ribbon. A few pastel buttons will be enough to finish a bralette or a collar.