Product Description
Purple Metallic Thread for Decorative Stitching | 50 metres
Add a poised, jewel-tone shimmer to your stitching with Gütermann Purple Metallic Effect Thread. Developed for decorative work and machine embroidery, it lays a clean, light-catching line that reads refined rather than flashy. The saturated purple shade is superb for accent quilting, satin-stitch monograms, neat buttonholes, and polished top-stitching on bags and accessories. On pale fabrics it offers crisp definition; on darker grounds it delivers a sophisticated gleam that reveals itself as the piece moves.
Constructed from a durable 70% polyamide / 30% polyester blend, this specialist thread balances tensile strength with a smooth, slightly flexible handle for reliable stitch formation. Suitable for hand and machine sewing, it performs consistently on quilting cottons, linen blends, denim, wool and knitwear whenever a decorative effect is desired. In free-motion quilting it sharpens motifs and echo lines; for bag making it brings a precise, professional edge to straps, tabs and zip surrounds with a discreet metallic highlight.
For dependable results on a domestic machine, fit a Universal needle size 100–110 as recommended and reduce speed slightly to allow the metallic filament to glide. A modest increase in stitch length enhances sheen on satin and decorative programmes. Pair with a fine, good-quality bobbin thread and test tension on a scrap—nudging the upper tension down a touch often yields an even, uninterrupted line. Ensure the spool feeds smoothly—vertical or horizontal as your machine prefers—to minimise twist and keep the finish steady.
The purple metallic tone partners beautifully with cool greys, charcoal and black, lifts neutrals and low-volume prints, and sings alongside jewel palettes such as teal, emerald and magenta. Think crisp starbursts on winter quilts, botanical outlines, geometric accents on modern patchwork, or a neat glint along bindings and facings. Makers who value quiet quality will appreciate how this thread elevates detail without overpowering the fabric.
Manufactured to Gütermann’s exacting standards, the Metallic Effect range supports clean, durable results across patchwork and quilting, home décor sewing, accessories, bag making, general crafts and textile arts. Choose Gütermann Purple Metallic Effect Thread when the brief is precise workmanship with a contemporary, light-catching finish.
