Smoky blue 258 is the newer, slightly cooler member among the muted blues: dusty, calm, entirely without signal effect. A jumper in this shade looks familiar on day one, almost like a favourite. This French terry sits in the middle weight, draping softly, suiting jumpers, cardigans plus dresses. Muted shades carry the advantage of ageing well: a garment in smoky blue still looks right next season, matching nearly everything in a wardrobe. Colour-matched Heike ribbing finishes sleeves plus hems in exactly the same tone.
What Maike Rauchblau is suitable for
- Transitional jumpers
- Dresses plus skirts
- Warm shirts
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 258
- Swafing Eike HW26/27 Sweat angeraut Uni Rauchblau 258
- Swafing Heike HW26/27 Bündchen Uni Rauchblau 258
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.
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.
How stretchy is this fabric containing 5 % elastane?
A share of 5 % elastane gives this French terry a pleasant crosswise stretch without bagging out. Necklines, sleeves plus cuffs keep their shape, so finished garments stay comfortable through many washes.
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