A full Light Brown: the thread brings depth without reading as hard as black. The spool carries 100 m. Jeans needles in sizes 90 to 110 are recommended, and the thread number is 2725. For the underside take ordinary sewing thread in a matching colour.
On bags in canvas and faux leather that heavy seam looks right too. Gütermann makes it to a constant quality, so the tone can be found again for your next pair of trousers. Note the number with your project, otherwise the tone is missed later.
What Gütermann Denim Jeansnähgarn Hellbraun is suitable for
- repairs on existing jeans seams
- contrast seams on skirts and dresses
- pocket bags and patch pockets
Sewing tips
- Eine Jeansnadel der Stärke 90 bis 110 verwenden, sonst bricht sie an dicken Lagen.
- Für die Ziernaht das Denim-Garn als Oberfaden, unten normales Nähgarn in passender Farbe.
- Stichlänge auf drei bis dreieinhalb Millimeter stellen, das sieht an Jeans richtig aus.
- An dicken Stellen langsam nähen und notfalls das Handrad drehen.
- Fadenspannung etwas erhöhen, damit die Steppnaht straff liegt.
Available in more colours in the Gütermann Denim Jeansnähgarn series.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to change the tension?
Usually yes, a touch tighter. Heavy thread needs more pull for topstitching to lie flat. A test piece on the same layers answers faster than any settings table.
Which colour suits blue denim?
Traditionally a gold or copper tone. The contrast turns your seam into a design element. For something calmer, take a tone near the fabric — losing the typical jeans look.
Why does the thread break on thick spots?
Because the needle meets more resistance there. Sew slower, turn the handwheel at the thickest points and fit a fresh jeans needle — that solves it in most cases.
Can I repair an old jeans seam with it?
Yes, that is one of the commonest uses. What matters is matching the old seam's tone; laying it on the seam in daylight helps more than comparing on a screen.
