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Contrast stitching thoughts

Sockeye

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I’ve always Gone for Green OD stitching on all my jackets and have liked it.

This time I’m contemplating an Aero dustbowl in a dark Seal or blackened brown and I’m thinking about a more stark contrast, with a cream colored stitching. The dustbowl has lots of seams on which it is sure to stand out. Has anybody gone that route? Any photos to post? Any regrets?
 

Dr H

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Very subjective topic, but I agree. I have OD thread on Tatanka Brown HH, which I really like, dark tan on Auburn Brown HH; I’m about to receive tobacco Brown thread on mid brown goatskin.
Personally, I prefer subtle, complementary thread colours rather than stark contrast.
 

Dav

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Not my cup of tea either I'm afraid
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I love the subtle contrast OD offers black, brown and Cordo shades. The white on black or brown seems harsh to my eye. One exception tho, I love white or cream stitching against Navy blue or royal blue.
 

Logician

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I think it tends to look tacky when there's too much contrast. It's a signature of the 1970s. Subtle is better, but that's just my opinion. Also, lighter thread will show dirt.
I’m not a big fan of contrasting stitching either.
Last year I received a black LW Test with subtle greyish stitching I’ve never asked for (to be fair I did not specifically ask for black stitching per se either). My black LW Suburban has black stitching. Thus it never occurred to me that I had to specify the color of the stitching for my LW black Test (remember I'm not talking about Aero or Himel but LW). At first, I didn’t like it. But after a while, I have come to appreciate it. It gives the jacket a special touch, makes it a one of a kind jacket that no one else will have! I also have a green Suburban with contrast OD stitch which works quite well (but this came standard). Furthermore, Stuart put a dark brown cotton duck lining on my black Test (I’ve specifically asked for a black one), which I didn’t like at the time, and still don't like. But it is not a big issue since it does not show much. But I guess contrasting lining is another topic altogether.
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GHT

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I think cream thread on a dark seal dustbowl would look very Country Western. There are a lot of seams, so it might look like a stage jacket.
That's true, but I would never criticise anyone's choice. I saw a cafe racer in a mid-brown colour, with cream stitching. It reminded me of a car's leather seats with cream piping.
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Logician

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+1
Always love seeing it :)
@Logician Can you take some close up pictures?
My digital camera is broken. I'm shopping for another one since it can't be repaired. I will definitely post some close-up pics, but it might take a few weeks. BTW just can't understand the fascination of some FL members with my LW green Suburban. Anyways, if anyone wants to make a trade, I would seriously consider a black Himel Canuck 42R. I believe Superfluous has one for sale. PM me if interested.
 

red devil

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My digital camera is broken. I'm shopping for another one since it can't be repaired. I will definitely post some close-up pics, but it might take a few weeks. BTW just can't understand the fascination of some FL members with my LW green Suburban. Anyways, if anyone wants to make a trade, I would seriously consider a black Himel Canuck 42R. I believe Superfluous has one for sale. PM me if interested.

Looking forward to that :)
We just think that it looks good in that colour
 

jacketjunkie

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My digital camera is broken. I'm shopping for another one since it can't be repaired. I will definitely post some close-up pics, but it might take a few weeks. BTW just can't understand the fascination of some FL members with my LW green Suburban. Anyways, if anyone wants to make a trade, I would seriously consider a black Himel Canuck 42R. I believe Superfluous has one for sale. PM me if interested.

Uhhhh, I really dig that green Suburban... @Superfluous Is that black Canuck still up for sale? Purely hypothetical ofcourse.. (I may have to actually cancel another order to make this happen, hah!

@Logician Can you pm me the measurements of that Suburban?
 

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