The tone Kiwi Green brings nature into a project. Beside wood, linen and earth shades it looks self-evident. The large cone carries 2500 m of overlock thread, printed with colour code 7137. Thread tension may sit slightly lower than for sewing thread — this one is softer.
Suitable for neatening cut edges on jersey and wovens alike. Amann supplies Trojalock on large cones. Since an overlocker consumes four threads at once, that is necessity rather than convenience. Keep to the looper order when threading, otherwise the stitch does not form.
What Trojalock Overlockgarn Kiwigrün is suitable for
- neatening cut edges on jersey
- neatening edges on wovens
- looper threads in a neutral tone
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.
Can I use it in a sewing machine?
Better not for load-bearing seams. Overlock thread is built for softness and takes less strain than sewing thread. For decorative and basting seams it is no problem.
Does it suit rolled hems?
Yes, particularly. On a rolled hem the looper thread lies visible along the edge, so here the colour decides the look rather than just the function.
Is the cone sold singly?
Yes, every cone on its own. For a seam in one colour throughout you order several; for coloured needle threads with neutral loopers one cone per tone often suffices.
