Ochre is the calmest among yellows, sitting close beside mustard, only a shade browner. As ribbing it brings warmth without demanding attention the way clear yellow does. Weighing 240 gsm, this fine rib holds sleeve plus neck edges permanently in shape. Anyone working alongside muted earth tones finds in ochre the colour connecting brown, terracotta plus dark green. Within that family every garment looks part of one coordinated wardrobe, even where fabrics came from separate projects.
What Heike Ocker is suitable for
- Sleeve plus hem ribbing
- Necklines
- Pocket facings
Sewing tips
- gemeinsames Vorwaschen von Bündchen und Oberstoff
- Fadenlauf — Dehnung läuft quer, Streifen quer zuschneiden
- im Bruch zuschneiden und längs doppelt legen
- kürzer zuschneiden und gedehnt annähen mit Faustregel (Halsbündchen zwei Drittel bis drei Viertel der Ausschnittlänge, Ärmel und Saum etwas kürzer als der Umfang)
- Stretch- oder Jerseynadel 75 bis 80, bei mehreren Lagen 90
- Overlock oder elastischer Stich, gerader Steppstich reißt
- links bügeln ohne Ziehen, damit die Rippe nicht flach wird
- farbgleiche Oberstoffe über den Farbcode
Quantity and ordering
Minimum order 0.2 m, in steps of 0.1 m.
Matching colour code 315
- Swafing Eike Sweat angeraut Uni Ocker 315
- Swafing Vanessa *NEU Baumwoll Jersey Uni Ocker 315
- Swafing Vanessa Baumwoll Jersey Uni Ocker 315
Available in more colours in the Heike series.
Frequently asked questions
Which needle plus stitch work best?
Sew using a stretch or jersey needle in size 75 to 80, moving up to 90 across several layers at a hood or waistband. An overlocker or elastic stitch keeps the seam flexible, while a straight stitch snaps as the garment is pulled on.
How wide is this ribbing fabric?
The fabric measures approximately 100 cm across. Several ribbing strips fit side by side, which means even a short length covers sleeves, hem plus neckline of one complete jumper without running short.
What does fine rib mean?
Fine rib describes the narrow, regular rib structure of the knit. It makes the fabric especially stretchy crosswise while creating that typical firm ribbing handle. Against coarse rib knits, fine rib looks neater, adding less bulk at necks or sleeves.
How firm is this ribbing at 240 gsm?
At 240 gsm the ribbing carries enough substance to hold edges permanently in shape, yet stays soft enough around necklines. It adds little bulk at sleeves, matching jersey plus sweat fabrics nicely in weight.
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