CraigJhnsn Report post Posted May 3, 2017 I'm sorry to have to ask this, but I'm having a hard time picking the right color thread for a burgundy latigo bag. Color combinations.... I'm not very good with them. It's one of those areas I really need to see something to know what goes together. Thanks for any input on this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
threepets Report post Posted May 3, 2017 Henna?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brianm77 Report post Posted May 3, 2017 White.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted May 3, 2017 I typically use black with burgundy. Really depends on whether you want your stitching to stand out or not. Really good stitching benefits from contrast but if it isn't so good it looks horrible IMHO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leatherhips Report post Posted May 3, 2017 Dependent on the effect you are aiming at you might want to look at the Beetroot Tiger thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CraigJhnsn Report post Posted May 3, 2017 Thanks for all the replies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brianm77 Report post Posted May 3, 2017 Here is some veg tanned dyed burgandy with white stitching. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcuk Report post Posted May 4, 2017 Yellow Hope this helps jcuk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted May 4, 2017 I was thinking Beetroot also, but it will just blend in, no contrast. Cream or white will contrast nicely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boriqua Report post Posted May 10, 2017 I have used a variety of colors on the burgandy dyed. I really like the Havana Cigar (light brown), white is awesome and Black works nicely too especially if its a heavier thread. Maine thread has a color called ECRU that is killer on burgandy and you may want to get their free sample card. My bigger issue would be the latigo. I have gotten some that is somewhat dry and almost colorfast but also have gotten some really oily stuff that bleeds like a pig. Latigo is Rub-y. If you are sewing by hand and chose a lighter color thread be sure to buff your stitch area some and be very sure to leave a good foot or more of lead thread so it will act as a cleaner for the stitched thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted May 10, 2017 "Lead thread"...good to know. I hadn't considered that as a "thing". I know if I do an antique, paste particularly, the thread cleans up the leather, at the expense of the thread! It's little tidbits like this that really make this forum excel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brianm77 Report post Posted May 11, 2017 I had not thought of that, good idea. Some times with white or cream I will sometimes pick up some crud on the thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
07milch Report post Posted May 19, 2017 On 5/3/2017 at 0:34 AM, Leatherhips said: Dependent on the effect you are aiming at you might want to look at the Beetroot Tiger thread. I was going to say this too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyFirefighter Report post Posted May 19, 2017 Black always goes well with Burgundy. There is also white, cream, or a similarly matching reddish brown thread for the leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
