Red 638 is the darkest among the reds here: saturated enough to read clearly as red, deep enough to look grown-up. Beside anthracite, dark grey plus natural white it creates a calm, premium look. This French terry sits in the middle weight, draping softly, which looks especially good in dresses or cardigans. Through December this red sews festive clothing simply worn on into January — an advantage over clear Christmas red, which quickly reads seasonal. Because the range runs colour-matched across Vanessa, Maike, Eike plus Heike, a whole outfit can combine several fabric types.
What Maike Rot 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 638
- Swafing Eike HW26/27 Sweat angeraut Uni Rot 638
- Swafing Eike Sweat angeraut Uni Rot 638
- Swafing Heike Bündchen Uni Rot 638
- Swafing Heike HW26/27 Bündchen Uni Rot 638
- Swafing Vanessa *NEU Baumwoll Jersey Uni Rot 638
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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