Petrol 749 is the deep, slightly greener variant of blue-green, ranking among shades suiting adults as well as children. A jumper in this colour looks colourful without being fashionably fixed. This French terry sits in the middle weight, draping softly, suiting almost every sweat pattern. Beside mustard, natural white or grey it creates a combination working daily plus ageing well across years — a safe choice around clothing meant to last. Because the range runs colour-matched across Vanessa, Maike, Eike plus Heike, a whole outfit can combine several fabric types.
What Maike Petrol is suitable for
- Hoodies
- Sweat dresses
- Sweat jackets
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 749
- Swafing Eike Sweat angeraut Uni Petrol 749
- Swafing Heike Bündchen Uni Petrol 749
- Swafing Heike HW24/25 Bündchen Uni Petrol 749
- Swafing Vanessa *NEU Baumwoll Jersey Uni Petrol 749
- Swafing Vanessa HW24/25 Baumwoll Jersey Uni Petrol 749
Available in more colours in the Maike series.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply vinyl prints or iron-on motifs?
Yes, prints belong on the smooth outside. Test on a scrap first, because the temperature must stay low. Across several layers at hoods or pockets, lower presser foot pressure or a walking foot keeps everything from shifting.
What should I keep in mind when washing?
Wash at 30 degrees inside out on a gentle cycle, without bleach, skipping the tumble dryer, then iron inside out at low temperature. Pre-wash before cutting, because French terry shrinks more than jersey does.
Which fabrics match this colour exactly?
Maike is colour-matched to Vanessa, Eike plus Heike by Swafing: identical colour code, identical shade. Shirt, jacket plus ribbing combine without any colour deviation — practical whenever an outfit uses several fabric types.
How should I finish hems plus sleeves?
The neatest finish uses Heike ribbing in the same colour code rather than a folded hem, since that adds less bulk at sleeves or hips. The shade matches exactly, because both ranges share one colour code.
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