Along this thread dark green, brown and black alternate — the gradient appears as you stitch, with no colour change needed. The spool holds 200 m of glossy polyester, and the colour code reads 9982. Mettler calls this mixture Forest Woods.
For area-filling designs a multi thread is the simplest way to gain depth — without a single colour change at the machine. Poly Sheen Multi is the multi-toned version of Mettler's embroidery thread: the same glossy polyester filament, only dyed in sections. Before your first design a test piece pays off, then you see the rhythm of the change.
What Mettler Poly Sheen Bunt is suitable for
- area embroidery designs with a gradient
- flowers, leaves and ornaments
- quilting seams meant to look lively
Sewing tips
- Bei der Multi-Variante den Farbwechsel im Motiv einplanen: Flächen wirken lebendig, feine Schrift dagegen unruhig.
- Oberfadenspannung lockerer stellen als beim Nähen.
- Dünnes Untergarn als Unterfaden verwenden.
- Ein Fadennetz über der Spule hält den Ablauf gleichmäßig.
- Bei dichten Motiven das Tempo drosseln, damit der Faden nicht heiß läuft.
Available in more colours in the Mettler Poly Sheen series.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a separate bobbin thread?
Yes, a fine bobbin thread belongs in the case. With a changing top colour a neutral one works best, since no single tone matches the surface throughout.
Do I need stabiliser?
Almost always. Stabiliser holds your fabric steady in the hoop so a design does not distort. On the dense areas a multi thread invites, it matters especially.
Does the multi thread shine like a solid one?
Yes. It is the same polyester filament, only dyed differently. The shimmer arises in the material rather than the colour, so every section of the spool shines to the same degree.
How far does one spool go?
That depends on your design. For several medium areas it goes a long way. If you plan a very large design, two spools with the same colour code keep the mixture identical.
