Thomson Blue Modern matching thread help

[AbernethyCameron]

Hi all, hoping someone can provide some guidance for matching thread to the blue in Thomson Blue modern. I picked up some Lochcarron 13oz wool in this tartan and I'm using Barbara Tewksebury's book (many thanks ) to make my first kilt, a 4 yard box pleated kilt for my brother - I'm happy with the lighter weight the 4 yards of 13oz provides as he lives in a very hot climate. Also pleased with the quite small set size which has allowed me to get ten 2" pleats from it.

Only trouble is that now I have come to stitching the pleats and have no matching, or enough of a close to matching, thread. Does anyone knew which guttermann sew all would match the blue in this tartan please? or an equivalent brand/type?

I know I might struggle to source the thread now, but look forward to sharing finished pics. Thanks

[Barb T]

Gutermann thread isn't the only thread that would work well on a kilt. Are you able to get to a fabric store, or are you in lockdown ATM?

[The Wizard of BC]

I use Gutterman #230 for the blue and #22 for the white and #10 for the Black.

[Barb T]

Thank you, Steve!

B

[AbernethyCameron]

Thank you, Steve!

B

Thank you Steve and Barbara - in lockdown so no shops like this are open but will have to try online, your help is much appreciated.

[AbernethyCameron]

I use Gutterman #230 for the blue and #22 for the white and #10 for the Black.

Steve, is the blue maybe #203, i think 230 is brown? Thanks again.

[The Wizard of BC]

[Pleater]

If you are looking at various shades and wondering which to pick, usually going for a darker rather than a lighter thread will be the best choice as it should blend in better.

Anne the Pleater

[Barb T]

I second that completely!

B

[The Wizard of BC]

The blue in the Lochcarron Thompson Tartan is not a true blue but a blue/gray.

The no. 230 Gutterman, while it does look lighter, is not a bad match.

Steve Ashton