Gütermann Super Strong Cording Wire - 30 m - No. 311

This spool of Gütermann cord n° 311 takes up the blue of faded jeans, frank and luminous without being electric. It is used to stitch an existing garment as well as to topstitch a new project.

Technical details

The30 mofpolyesterare wound into thick twisted wire, which is called aCord: the difference with a universal thread lies in its larger cross-section, which better absorbs the repeated pulls of a stressed seam. It is chosen for belt loops, bag fasteners or work trouser hems, as well as for visible decorative topstitching. TheColour No. 311Follows the hue of medium denim.

Our advice

• To repair the topstitching of jeans, stitch in the original holes: the thread is lodged exactly where the old one is worn.
• On a backpack, reinforce the shoulder strap attachment with a rectangle of stitches crossed by a cross.
• On denim, set the stitch length around 3.5 mm: shorter, the line perforates and weakens the fabric.
• Leave 10 cm of end before cutting, so that you can tie it inside out.

For a custom pair of jeans, add iron-on denim pieces and denim buttons. A cotton braid will make a nice border.