Terracotta gains noticeably as a melange: blended fibres let the rust orange shift, recalling handmade ceramics. A jumper in this shade brings warmth into grey autumn weeks without turning loud. This French terry sits in the middle weight, draping softly, which looks especially lovely in dresses or cardigans. Mottled terracotta pairs happily beside natural white, muddy beige, ochre plus dark green; next to denim blue it works surprisingly well too, acting as a warm counterpoint. Colour-matched Heike ribbing finishes sleeves plus hems in exactly the same tone.
What Maike Terracotta Melange is suitable for
- Jumpers plus sweatshirts
- Sweat dresses
- Children's clothing
Sewing tips
- Vorwaschen (French Terry läuft stärker ein als Jersey)
- Stretch-/Jerseynadel 80, bei mehreren Lagen 90
- Overlock oder elastischer Stich, Kanten versäubern weil die Schlingen fransen
- Abschlüsse mit Heike-Bündchen im gleichen Farbcode statt Umschlag
- bei mehreren Lagen Nähfußdruck runter oder Obertransportfuß
- Plots auf die glatte Außenseite, vorher am Reststück testen
- links bügeln bei niedriger Temperatur, nicht auf die Schlingenseite
Quantity and ordering
Minimum order 0.2 m, in steps of 0.1 m.
Matching colour code 1714
- Swafing Heike Bündchen Melange Terracotta 1714
- Swafing Vanessa Baumwoll Jersey Melange Terracotta 1714
Available in more colours in the Maike series.
Frequently asked questions
Which needle plus stitch work best?
Sew using a stretch or jersey needle in size 80, moving up to 90 across several layers at a hood or waistband. An overlocker or elastic stitch keeps seams flexible; neaten the edges, since the loops inside otherwise fray.
How does the melange look appear?
The melange comes of finely blended fibres, giving the surface a lively, subtly speckled depth. Garments appear less flat than plain solids, while small sewing irregularities barely show against the moving surface.
What is French terry best used for?
French terry is the fabric of transitional seasons: jumpers, dresses, sweat jackets plus children's clothing, whenever jersey feels too thin yet winter sweat too warm. Smooth outside, soft loops inside, it drapes softly from spring into autumn.
How does French terry differ from brushed sweat?
Both are smooth outside; inside they differ: French terry shows fine loops, brushed sweat a raised, fluffy surface. French terry therefore feels lighter plus airier, while brushed sweat runs noticeably warmer, belonging rather to winter.
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