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Gütermann Transparent Thread 200 m

Clear monofilament for invisible hems and appliqué. One reference on every Amazon store we checked.

Gütermann Transparent Thread 200 m, product photograph

Gütermann Transparent Thread 200 m

Clear monofilament for invisible hems and appliqué. One reference on every Amazon store we checked.

Type
Transparent monofilament
Length
200 m
Amazon reference
B00ZZP4Q7I (all six markets)
  • Matches every colour, which solves the awkward multicoloured print
  • Ideal for stitch-in-the-ditch quilting and invisible appliqué
  • Stiffer than ordinary thread and can feel scratchy against skin

Best for: Invisible hems, appliqué edges and stitch-in-the-ditch quilting

≈ $20 / £7 / 5 €
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Specifications

Type
Transparent monofilament
Length
200 m
Amazon reference
B00ZZP4Q7I (all six markets)

Hands-on testing pending. Verified reference data and manufacturer specification, marked as such.

What we verified. B00ZZP4Q7I designates this thread on all six Amazon stores we checked, confirmed on EAN.

One warning that catches people out. It melts. Monofilament has a much lower melting point than polyester sewing thread, and a hot iron passed directly over a hem sewn with it will fuse the stitching into a hard line. Press with a cloth and a lower setting.

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    Amazon reference
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    Part number
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    Length
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    Weight
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    Amazon reference
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    Type
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    Size
    500 × 300 mm (listing)
    Fit
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    Amazon reference
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    Attachment
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    Amazon reference
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    Amazon reference
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