Lilac belongs among the tones that work particularly well on grey and charcoal, where a fine contrast appears. 2500 m per cone: overlock thread runs through fast, which is why the cones are this large. Colour code 0009. The cone is sold singly.
For rolled hems this thread shows in the looper too — there the colour helps decide the look. Trojalock is Amann's overlock thread: finer and more softly twisted than sewing thread, so a neatened edge stays flat. To top up this tone later, note the colour code with your project.
What Trojalock Overlockgarn Flieder is suitable for
- edges on clothing worn against skin
- coverstitch seams on cuffs
- visible edges in the fabric colour
Sewing tips
- Für den Vierfadenstich vier Spulen, für den Dreifadenstich drei.
- Nadelfäden in der Stoffarbe, Greiferfäden ruhig neutral — das spart beim Farbwechsel Zeit.
- Die Fadenspannung etwas geringer wählen als beim Nähgarn, das Garn ist weicher.
- Erst einen Probestreifen auf demselben Stoff nähen und dann nachstellen.
- Spulen stehend und vor Licht geschützt lagern; ein Netz verhindert das Abwickeln.
Available in more colours in the Trojalock Overlockgarn series.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set the tension?
A little lower than for sewing thread, since this one is more softly twisted. Sew a test strip on the same fabric and adjust from there rather than working from a table.
What is the colour code for?
It is the identity of this colour. With overlock thread you restock often, since four threads run at once — the code makes you hit the same tone reliably.
Which colour do I pick when I cannot match the fabric?
When unsure, take the slightly darker option. On a neatened edge a thread that is too light shows at once, while a darker one disappears into the cloth and stays discreet.
Can I mix different threads in one seam?
In the loopers yes, on the needle threads rather not. Different threads stretch by different amounts, and your seam then pulls together unevenly or ripples along the edge.
