Gütermann Super Resistant Cording Wire - 30 m - No. 397

To achieve topstitching in an earthy and natural spirit, this Gütermann cord yarn n° 397 is available in an olive green tending to mustard. Its warm shade goes well with corduroy, khaki canvas or tweed, and it also goes well with autumn shades.

Technical details

This yarn is inpolyesterand is sold in reels of30 m. Its name "cord" indicates a thread that is thicker than a common sewing thread, made up of twisted strands: in the machine or by hand, it leaves a more pronounced and stronger stitch, ideal for visible finishes. TheColour No. 397is offered individually.

Our advice

• On a handmade buttonhole, work the buttonhole stitch tightly at the edge of the slit: the cord gives a neat and well-defined edge.
• The thread is already thick, so there is no need to double it to sew a button: the double thickness would make the fastener swell.
• For a patch pocket, add a strap at each corner: a few tight points in a rectangle are enough to stabilize it.

For a cohesive set, choose wooden or corozo buttons and a beige cotton bias. A thread from the same range in brown would complete the hidden seams.