Mouliné Spécial 117MC BROWN - DMC

DMC Mouliné Spécial Brown Embroidery Floss – 100% Cotton | 8m 6 Separable Strands

100% long-staple double-mercerized cotton | 8 meters – 6 strands | Cross-stitch and traditional embroidery

📋 Main features

• Composition100% long-staple cotton
• Spool weight2 grams
• Length8 meters per spool
• Structure6 easily separable strands
• Recommended needleEmbroidery needle size 24-26
• WashingExcellent color fastness
• Ideal forCross-stitch and traditional embroidery
• ColorNatural warm brown shade

🧵 Embroidery floss

DMC Mouliné Spécial Brown Embroidery Floss is the global standard for cross-stitch and traditional embroidery. Made from 100% long-staple cotton fibers acclaimed as the best in the world, this floss ensures smooth working without knots or breakage. The warm, natural brown shade is perfect for projects featuring rustic elements, autumn motifs, tree trunks, and natural details.

Each 8-meter spool consists of 6 easily separable strands, allowing you to work with 1 to 6 strands depending on the desired effect. This versatility makes it ideal for both delicate embroidery on fine fabrics and fuller projects on Aida cloth. Double mercerization gives the floss a silky, long-lasting luster that enhances every stitch.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The long-staple cotton used by DMC is selected from the finest raw materials available on the global market. These fibers provide superior tensile strength, drastically reducing the risk of breakage during work, even through the tightest fabric. The length of the fibers also allows for more uniform twisting, eliminating the "fuzziness" typical of lower-quality threads.

Double mercerization is the process that sets DMC Mouliné apart from any other embroidery floss. This chemical-physical treatment swells the fibers, closes the surface scales, and increases dye absorption. The result is a permanent silky luster that does not fade after washing and exceptional color fastness. The brown retains its warm, deep shade even after dozens of washes.

📦 Spool format and performance

Each spool contains 8 meters of thread and weighs 2 grams. With one spool, you can create approximately 400–500 cross-stitches on Aida cloth working with 2 strands, or approximately 800–1000 stitches working with 1 strand. For medium-sized projects (15x15 cm on Aida 55), allow 2–3 spools per color if brown is dominant, or 1 spool if it is an accent color.

For larger projects such as cross-stitch pictures, tapestries, or complex nature-themed embroidery, we recommend purchasing all the necessary spools at once. Although DMC guarantees production precision, slight differences between dye lots may be visible on large surfaces. Always keep the color code on the band for identical future reorders.

🪡 Recommended use

For cross-stitch on Aida cloth, use an embroidery needle size 24–26 with a wide eye and rounded point. Work with 2 strands on Aida 55 (the most common) for full, even coverage. On tighter Aida (64 count), reduce to 1 strand to avoid overcrowding. On wider Aida (44 count), you can work with 3 strands for greater visual impact.

For freehand embroidery on fabric (linen, cotton, or linen blends), the choice of strands depends on the desired effect: 1 strand for fine lines and delicate details, 2–3 strands for medium fills, and 4–6 strands for full, three-dimensional effects. Brown is particularly suited for nature-themed embroidery, autumn floral motifs, and rustic decorations. Always separate the strands before threading the needle to prevent twisting.

✨ Why choose DMC Brown Mouliné

DMC Mouliné solves the main problem with inexpensive threads: breakage during work and fading after washing. High-quality long fibers glide smoothly through the fabric without breaking, even through the tightest passages. Highly resistant dyes ensure that your work retains its original luster for decades, not months. This means that every hour invested in embroidery will not be wasted.

The warm, natural brown shade of this thread is perfect for creating depth and realism in nature-themed embroidery. Unlike browns that are too cool or too warm, this shade blends perfectly with greens, ochre, beige, and autumn oranges. If you are embroidering landscapes, animals, woodland motifs, or rustic decorations, this brown becomes the indispensable base color for tree trunks, ground, and natural shadows.

🎨 What you can create

DMC brown embroidery floss is perfect for traditional cross-stitch on patterns featuring natural motifs, autumn landscapes, woodland animals, and rustic decorations. It is also ideal for freehand embroidery on table linens, tablecloths, cushions, and clothing with nature-themed designs. Use this brown to create depth, shadows, and realistic details in any project requiring warm, earthy tones.

👩‍🎨 Who it is suitable for

This thread is suitable for both beginners and experienced embroiderers. For those starting out, the superior quality of DMC Mouliné makes working with it easier and more enjoyable: the thread does not break, does not knot, and glides smoothly through the fabric. For experienced embroiderers, the color precision and lightfastness ensure that complex projects retain their beauty over time.

DMC brown is particularly appreciated by those who embroider nature-themed landscapes, vintage patterns, and autumn motifs. It is the preferred color for hobbyists creating cross-stitch pictures with woodland scenes, craftspeople personalizing linens with classic monograms, and those selling handmade creations that require certified, professional-quality materials.

🧼 Care and maintenance

• WashingMachine washable at 40°C
• BleachingDo not bleach
• SpinningGentle spin cycle
• DryingDry flat in the shade
• IroningIron at medium temperature
• StorageStore away from direct light

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary