Gütermann C Ne 50 Cotton Sewing Thread - 100 m - No. 6004

This Gütermann cotton sewing thread in colour no. 6004 is a slightly bluish slate grey, sober and easy to combine. It is suitable for trousers, jackets and shirts in neutral tones, if you want a seam that blends in with the fabric.

Technical details

The coil contains100 m(110 yds) ofMercerized cotton, a cotton treated to become smoother, shinier and better dyed than raw cotton. TitrationNe 50corresponds to a medium fineness thread, which goes well in dense cottons such as canvas or twill, while remaining fine for shirts. Each spool is sold individually.

Use cases

• For an invisible hem, choose the thread a shade darker than the fabric: it always looks lighter once sewn.
• On a checked or striped fabric, take the dominant grey of the pattern rather than the most visible colour.
• Use it to stitch the pockets and belt loops of charcoal canvas pants.
• Check the tension of your machine on a double-thickness scrap before stitching the final parts.

This grey goes well with charcoal linen or heather cotton. For your trousers, add an interfacing and matching buttons.