Slate stands neutral between white and black, the tone for everything meant not to show. 500 m at weight 100 — enough for several garments. Colour number 0322. Together with a sharp needle, stitch formation stays clean even on long seams.
From cotton fabrics to polyester blends the colour range covers most of what a fabric shop carries. This thread is tear-resistant without being stiff. Exactly that mixture is what a seam needs if it should move with the fabric. The colour number belongs noted with your project — later you will not hit the tone otherwise.
What Amann Troja Nähgarn Schiefer is suitable for
- home textiles such as curtains and covers
- hems on trousers and skirts
- alterations to shop-bought clothing
Sewing tips
- Stärke 100 passt zu Universalnadeln der Stärken 70 bis 90.
- Ober- und Unterfaden in derselben Farbe nehmen, sonst blitzt der Unterfaden an der Naht durch.
- Bei dehnbaren Stoffen einen elastischen Stich wählen — das Garn selbst dehnt sich nicht.
- Angebrochene Spulen stehend und dunkel lagern, dann bleibt die Farbe frisch.
- Farbnummer zum Projekt notieren; nach Augenmaß trifft man den Ton selten wieder.
Available in more colours in the Amann Troja Nähgarn series.
Frequently asked questions
Which needle suits this thread?
A universal needle in a medium size matches weight 100. For jersey take a ballpoint needle, for denim a jeans needle — the thread stays the same in both cases.
Why does my thread break?
Usually the thread is not at fault: a blunt needle, tension set too tight or a wrong threading path is. Change the needle first, then check the tension.
Which colour do I pick when I cannot match the fabric?
When unsure, take the slightly darker option. A darker thread disappears into the cloth, a lighter one shows at once, especially along seams that catch the light.
Does this thread fit every sewing machine?
In the usual domestic machines yes. The spool sits on the normal pin; with a vertical pin a felt disc underneath helps the thread feed evenly.
