Au Ver à Soie Au Sextant Tressé 4 Metallic Thread “Pastel” – Pack of 6 Spools – 10 m each – by Au Ver à Soie
Au Ver à Soie Au Sextant Tressé 4 is a soft and resistant metallic embroidery thread made in France, featuring a 4-ply braided structure (4 brins tressés) designed for smooth handling in both hand and machine embroidery. Its balanced construction ensures flexibility, stability, and an elegant metallic sheen for refined decorative effects.
Composed of 65% Cupro and 35% Metallised Polyester, this thread combines softness with durability, offering an easy-to-use metallic finish suitable for detailed stitching and embellishment work.
The “Pastel” pack includes 6 spools in coordinated soft pastel shades, designed for gentle highlights and delicate tonal accents. Ideal for light, elegant embroidery and refined decorative detailing.
Details:
• Colors: Assorted “Pastel” Shades (6 colors)
• Length: 10 meters (10.9 yards) per spool
• Composition: 65% Cupro / 35% Metallised Polyester
• Thread Type: Tressé 4 (4-ply braided metallic thread)
• Name: Au Sextant Tressé 4
• Type: Metallic Multi-color Pack / Pastel Palette
• Brand: Au Ver à Soie
• Ideal for: Hand embroidery, cross-stitch, lace-making, decorative stitching, machine embroidery, embellishment work
• Brilliance: Moderate metallic sheen
• Condition: New
• Origin: Made in France
Needle Recommendations: Hand embroidery: fine embroidery or tapestry needles (sizes 9–10), beading needle #10, or milliner needle #10–11; Machine use: fine machine needles for delicate fabrics (e.g. Microtex 60/8 – 70/10).
Tip: Work with shorter thread lengths (no longer than 40–45 cm) to maintain smoothness and prevent tangling.
Note: Color numbers may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer’s packaging. The overall color harmony remains unchanged.
