Sunday 6 February 2022

Choosing thread

Here are some thread choices. White and pale grey stand out too much imho
Red no good on blue
So its dark blue or dark grey - I think dark grey has the edge, though may not use for the buttonholes




Here's what the project is going to be, a multi fabric shirt (the back is the same fabric as the sleeves)



3 comments:

  1. Grey seems to agree with most colours, your shirt looks very interesting.

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  2. I remember reading in a vintage sewing book years ago, that it was possible to go a long way with just white, black, light grey, and dark grey thread, given that at the time the book was written, thread was much more expensive than it is nowadays. I have been remembering that, during the last two years of isolation and not-shopping...

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  3. What a cheerful shirt, and fun for all to see. Just the thing to wear on a gray and cloudy day.

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