The term "melange" is applied to the connection of different-colored and often multifactured threads. Often this combination allows you to get a very interesting effect. So, the color is gray melange (see photo below) is selected when several gray threads of different shades are connected.
The canvas connected from them according to the drawing will resemble gray marble. A mixture of blue and green looks like natural malachite.
Interior Application
Melange base is often used for a sofa bedspread. The interlacing of threads of different shades serves as an ideal background for appliqué or large ornament. In this regard, the mottled basis is also used when sewing a dense curtain, bando or lambrequin.
A combination of shades pleasant to the eye can be obtained by mixing threads that are close in tone. For example, chocolate color will be magnificent with beige, and mustard with golden. Such a canvas is perfect for curtains when decorating a living room or kitchen. If you connect several multi-colored threads together, you get melange, the color of which will resemble spilled confetti. In combination with monophonic wallpaper, curtains from such a canvas will suit perfectly.
Melange value
The variegation of interconnected threads can be characterized by one old word - "motley". The value of such a canvas is not in its brightness. The combination of different shades allows you to repeat the natural originality. Picturesque woven or knitted ripples of melange canvas can be used when decorating an interior that belongs to any of the modern styles.
If a variegated woolly thread with a boucle was used in the manufacture of variegated material, then outwardly the textile will turn out to be rough. It will be appropriate for furniture upholstery and sewing curtains for winter sets. Bedspreads will also come out of it, which will especially organically fit into the interior of the ethnic style.
Tapestry making
Reliability of natural shades on the canvas is achieved by skillful selection of combinations of various tones. Such a tapestry may resemble a scattering of broken shells or small river pebbles.
In the event that for melange the threads of a smooth texture are taken, the fabric will turn out flowing and plastic. Granite or lilac fabric can get a slight scuff effect. To do this, it is enough to use a silver thread in its manufacture. Such textiles are relevant for the currently popular style of shabby chic.
Melange, the color of the threads for which is taken blue and green, will give the canvas an imitation of the water surface. The combination of sand, turquoise and ultramarine will give an intense bright ripple that will resemble the plumage of tropical birds. Such textiles are good to use when decorating the interior of the room, on the walls of which monophonic wallpapers are glued. Applicable canvas for sofa bedspreads. This design is appropriate for children's rooms and living rooms, made in the style of eco.
The use of melange for the manufacture of clothing
Knitting lovers are happy to use a combination of threads of various colors. One of the main reasons is the ability to create products that are diverse in color. In addition, on such a canvas, possible irregularities and color defects of the threads are not so noticeable. Thus, in order to knit the desired product, you can take unsuccessfully dyed or uneven yarn. A thread can be obtained by dissolving old things. After it should be added to the yarn, matching in tone. Thus, a great melange. Color can be unique.
Melted yarn has one very attractive feature: models that are made from it are recommended for overweight people. Such products visually reduce the volume of the figure, creating the desired color effect.
Composing melange
Choosing the right yarn threads for yarn is a responsible matter. In order to prevent a mistake, you should remember the simple rules. First of all, it is important to consider that the color of melange in clothes should have the one that matches your tone as the main thread. Only in this case the mixture will turn out successful.
Suppose you go black. How to make melange? The color for black can be taken green, brown or raspberry. Another combination of threads will be great. Yarn may include a plexus of brown, green and black tones.
Harmonious combinations can tell you the world around you. One has only to look at the wings of butterflies, the coloring of flowers, animals and birds.
Interesting color is lilac melange. It can happen when weaving a wide variety of threads. With lilac tones, bright red and pink, pale yellow and menthol, denim and violet-purple are perfectly combined.
Brown melange is obtained by weaving brown threads with white and beige. It looks interesting option, where in such a yarn there are white and gray tones.
From melange threads you can knit jackets and coats, skirts and sweaters, hats and scarves, as well as many other things. Multi-colored yarn will be a great option for a plaid or covers for sofa cushions. Melange summer handbags, flowerpots for home flowers and many other products are very popular.