This beautiful variegated cotton thread is perfect for mending or embroidery on denim and other types of cotton clothing.
Variegated threads make darning with colour more relaxing; they eliminate the need to purchase multiple shades, pull colour combinations together, rethread your needle multiple times and tidy up a bunch of loose tails.
Made from 100% cotton - free from any synthetic fibres.
2-ply thread which is very similar to Sashiko thread. It has a tight twist which won't split apart as you weave and a matte non-mercerised finish helping you to create a natural looking repair.
All colourways have relatively short colour changes making it simple to create an instant eye-catching mend.
Each card contains approximately 10 m (33 ft) of yarn.
*Every effort has been taken to ensure these photos are an accurate representation of the colours, but since every computer monitor and mobile device is different, we cannot guarantee the colour will be an exact match to what you see online.
Variegated Cotton Mending Thread (2 Ply)
Need a little helping hand to choose what you need for a specific mending project? Here's our five top tips:
1. Match like with like - select the same fibre as the garment you're repairing that way the repair and garment should wash and wear in much the same way as the rest of the garment. Take a look at the clothes label inside the garment to find out what it's made from.
2. The same advice applies to thickness too! Pick a yarn or thread that's a similar thickness to the garment or alternatively work with it doubled/tripled to match the weight. Also bear in mind that sometimes you can also split thread and yarns apart to make them thinner.
3. When it's not possible to find the same fibre, choose a fibre from the same group (animal, plant or synthetic) as it will have similar properties and therefore wash and wear in a similar way e.g. cotton would be an excellent alternative for linen as it's an plant fibre like linen.
4. To find a colour match - take the garment into natural light and look at any spots in need of repair. Some areas like the armpit, elbow or collar may be more worn and therefore the colour will be more faded/lighter. Ask yourself what does the colour look like? Is it a solid colour or does it have flecks of different colours aka a melange or marl? What’s the specific colour tone? For example: blue with a hint of green, or a pinkish purple as opposed to a bluish purple. If you can’t find an exact match, always opt for a colour that’s slightly darker than lighter, as the mismatch will be less noticeable. Remember, we do offer a sample service for all our mending threads & darning yarns - click here to find out more!
5. Yarn with added nylon is technically stronger/more durable than pure yarns, but that’s not necessarily a good thing! Your repair may last longer, but it can add stress to the surrounding fabric and result in fresh holes to mend. Not only that, but these fibres are made from oil and shed microplastics in the wash leading to pollution in our rivers and oceans. If you’re worried about how long your repair will last, then some perhaps choose a fibre that’s naturally a tad stronger e.g. mohair or linen. Remember, repairs do not have to be bombproof…they will evolve and wear out over time just like the rest of your garment and that’s okay. New holes = new repair opportunities.
