Petrol as a melange combines two advantages: the depth of blue-green plus the lively surface of blended fibres. The shade therefore looks less flat than solid petrol, suiting mottled ribbing particularly well. This French terry sits in the middle weight, draping softly, which looks good in jumpers plus dresses alike. Around clothing facing heavy daily use the melange proves practical: signs of wear show far later than across smooth, single-colour surfaces, keeping garments looking tidy longer. Because the range runs colour-matched across Vanessa, Maike, Eike plus Heike, a whole outfit can combine several fabric types.
What Maike Petrol Melange is suitable for
- Sweat jackets
- Hoodies
- Light joggers
- 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 1748
- Swafing Eike Sweat angeraut Melange Petrol 1748
- Swafing Heike Bündchen Melange Petrol 1748
- Swafing Vanessa Baumwoll Jersey Melange Petrol 1748
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.
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 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.
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