Olive is a tone that reads neither cold nor warm. That makes it straightforward on many fabrics. Each spool carries 500 m of sewing thread at weight 100, and the colour number reads 1162. If you need this tone on several pieces, buying two spools at once is the safer move.
Troja has no place on an overlocker — softer overlock thread exists for that. In a sewing machine it is the obvious choice. Amann Troja is tuned to the domestic machine: not too thick for fine fabrics, not too thin for sturdy ones.
What Amann Troja Nähgarn Oliv is suitable for
- clothing from wovens and knits
- bags, pouches and cushion covers
- children's clothes washed often
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.
Can I sew jersey with it?
Yes, but with a stretch stitch. The thread itself does not stretch; the give has to come from the stitch, otherwise your seam bursts at the first firm pull.
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 it suit topstitching?
Yes, as long as your seam should stay flat. For deliberately thick decorative seams on jeans there is heavier thread; for clean, discreet topstitching this one is right.
