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Gütermann Sew-All Thread Set, 20 × 100 m

The default all-purpose polyester thread, in the starter set that covers most colours. One reference on every Amazon store we checked.

Gütermann Sew-All Thread Set, 20 × 100 m, product photograph

Gütermann Sew-All Thread Set, 20 × 100 m

The default all-purpose polyester thread, in the starter set that covers most colours. One reference on every Amazon store we checked.

Fibre
Polyester
Contents
20 spools × 100 m
Amazon reference
B07QC3NPX1 (all six markets)
Part number
GUT_734610-1
  • Twenty colours covers most of what you will reach for
  • One reference on all six markets, and the title names it correctly in every language
  • 100 m spools run out quickly on large projects

Best for: General construction sewing on almost any fabric

≈ $41 / £27 / 24 €
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Specifications

Fibre
Polyester
Contents
20 spools × 100 m
Amazon reference
B07QC3NPX1 (all six markets)
Part number
GUT_734610-1

Hands-on testing pending. What follows is verified reference data and manufacturer specification, marked as such.

What we verified. The reference B07QC3NPX1, part number GUT_734610-1, designates the same product on all six Amazon stores we checked. Unlike the Juki overlocker and the Schmetz needles, the listing names it correctly in all five languages — which is worth noting precisely because it is not the norm.

The composition and quantity come from Amazon’s product data, not from an estimate: polyester, twenty spools, 100 m each.

One thing to plan for. Hundred-metre spools are a starter quantity. A pair of lined curtains or a coat will empty one, and the colour you run out of is always the one you needed. Buy a larger spool of black, white and your most-used neutral alongside the set.

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    Gütermann Extra Strong Topstitch Thread 100 m

    The heavier thread for visible topstitching on denim and bags. Present on five of the six markets we checked.

    Fibre
    Polyester
    Length
    100 m
    Weight
    Extra strong / topstitch
    Amazon reference
    B001DARGTE (DE, FR, IT, ES, US)
    • Thick enough to read as a deliberate line on denim
    • Polyester, so it survives the washing a hardwearing garment gets
    • Not confirmed on amazon.co.uk in our checks

    Best for: Jeans hems, bag seams and anywhere the stitching is meant to be seen

    ≈ $8 / 6 €
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  • 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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  • Madeira Polyneon embroidery thread box with eighteen spools

    Madeira Polyneon 40 Embroidery Thread Box, 18 × 400 m

    Eighteen colours of colourfast polyester embroidery thread in one box. One reference on every Amazon store we checked.

    Fibre
    Polyester (Polyneon 40)
    Contents
    18 colours × 400 m
    Amazon reference
    B00405SM4C (all six markets)
    • Polyester survives bleach and hot washes; rayon does not
    • Eighteen colours is enough to start without choosing each one individually
    • Slightly less lustrous than rayon, which some people prefer for display work
    ≈ $55 / £21 / 35 €
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  • Olfa RM-IC-S Cutting Mat 60 × 45 cm, product photograph

    Olfa RM-IC-S Cutting Mat 60 × 45 cm

    The mat a rotary cutter cannot work without. One reference on every Amazon store we checked.

    Size
    60 × 45 cm
    Type
    Self-healing
    Amazon reference
    B00BMLHHD4 (all six markets)
    • Self-healing surface closes behind the blade, so the mat lasts years
    • One reference on all six markets
    • Warps permanently if stored leaning or left in sunlight

    Best for: Any household that owns a rotary cutter, which is to say all of them

    ≈ £28 / 28 €
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  • Olfa RTY-2/DX deluxe 45 mm rotary cutter with retractable blade

    Olfa RTY-2/DX Deluxe 45 mm

    The standard 45 mm rotary cutter, with a squeeze handle that retracts the blade when you let go. One reference on every Amazon store we checked.

    Blade diameter
    45 mm
    Blade guard
    Retracts automatically on release (manufacturer)
    Amazon reference
    B000BNLLHW (all six markets)
    • Blade retracts when you let go — the safety feature that actually gets used
    • 45 mm is the size that fits the most rulers and the most jobs
    • Useless without a self-healing mat, which is a second purchase
    ≈ $20 / £15 / 22 €
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