A new shipment of power mesh in various weights and glissenet has just arrived.
The mill I used to work with had gone out of business, so our selection had run low, but I am happy to bring you several new styles and colors including a really nice, neutral, non-orangey fleshtone (far right).
So, now there is a good supply of it, but what is it used for?
Power mesh fabric is a stretch mesh with tiny but visible holes. The stronger varieties are good for bra backs. Read the descriptions for more details, since many differ from one another. Power mesh is also great for panties, thongs, and as an embellishment for day or night. I have seen many t-shirts with strips of power mesh around the neck and/or sleeves with the edges left raw (it does not ravel). Customers use this a lot for sleeves. And, I bought a skirt from Max Studio that has it sewn along the lining so that it peeks out at the bottom.
Glissenet (Glissenette, Glistenet, stretch illusion) fabric is very sheer and has holes that are basically invisible. It is like pantyhose, but stronger. You see this a lot on dance costumes, skating costumes or bridal dresses to fill in a low back or neckline for modesty. I don't know how they do it but I have many customers who make stockings for fashion dolls out of glissenet! Any of these meshes would be good for doll clothes and a variety of crafts. I use my scraps to make gift bags or bows. And finally, customers have used the stretch mesh fabrics to make wings for costumes - you can stretch them nice and tight. Some have dyed the white but honestly I am not sure how they did it, so you will need to experiment with a dye that can be used on a 100% synthetic fiber.
Check out all the mesh fabrics here.
