Blue Melange 1253 is a calm, medium-deep blue that the melange effect keeps lively: lighter and darker fibres sit side by side, so the colour never looks flat. That makes it easy to pair with prints while still staying quiet on its own.
The jersey feels soft and dry in the hand. The 95% cotton gives it a pleasant, skin-friendly surface, while the 5% elastane adds stretch across the width and helps necklines and knees keep their shape. At 220 gsm it sits in the medium-weight range: it drapes softly with a little weight, falls into calm folds and is opaque enough for dresses. The 155 cm width leaves plenty of room for larger pattern pieces.
What Vanessa Blau Melange is suitable for
- Shirts and long-sleeved tops, as the medium weight of 220 gsm drapes softly and feels comfortable to wear.
- Dresses and skirts, because at this weight the fabric is opaque enough and falls in a quiet line.
- Leggings and bodysuits, since 5% elastane provides stretch across the width and good recovery.
- Children's clothing, as 95% cotton feels kind to the skin and the fabric is certified to Oeko-Tex Standard 100.
Sewing tips
- Vor dem Zuschnitt waschen
- Kombination mit Heike-Bündchen im gleichen Farbcode für Bündchen und Halsausschnitte.
- Bei Leggings die stärkere Querdehnung um den Körper legen.
Quantity and ordering
Minimum order 0.2 m, in steps of 0.1 m.
Available in more colours in the Vanessa series.
Frequently asked questions
Is this jersey opaque?
At 220 gsm the jersey is medium-weight and, in this colour, opaque enough for dresses and skirts. Over light underlayers or in strong backlight, a second layer in the skirt part can still help.
How much does the fabric stretch?
As a knit with 5% elastane, the jersey stretches mainly across the width and springs back. That makes it suitable for patterns that call for elastic fabrics, such as shirts or leggings.
How do I care for it?
Wash at 30 °C, iron on a low setting, do not bleach and do not tumble dry. Residual shrinkage is 5%, so wash the fabric once before cutting out your pieces.
Is the melange effect even across the fabric?
Yes, the melange comes from the yarn itself and is evenly distributed across the full 155 cm width. There is no pattern direction you need to take into account when cutting.
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