tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post2785763817088179678..comments2024-03-27T03:14:02.778-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: Rayon Slubs and Stretch MeshBunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-64854133346500734542020-08-04T07:42:54.381-04:002020-08-04T07:42:54.381-04:00thanks, Kay. Linda Lee definitely called it Power ...thanks, Kay. Linda Lee definitely called it Power mesh and she was referring to what I just used. On the website for SewHere.com the compression type is called Power shaper net. It's all easily confusing. I think the important thing is to know the fiber and the amount of stretch. What I used for the lining and found delightful is 100% polyester and VERY stretchy every which way.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-4995706219403600132020-08-04T07:37:51.620-04:002020-08-04T07:37:51.620-04:00Thanks for that validation, Kay.
Thanks for that validation, Kay.<br />Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-79729271086108882422020-08-02T21:54:38.222-04:002020-08-02T21:54:38.222-04:00On Fabric.com power mesh is listed as 100% polyest...On Fabric.com power mesh is listed as 100% polyester. The stuff that is used for shapeware is called shaper mesh, and is 80% Nylon/20% Lycra Spandex. I don't know if that's industry standard jargon, but it may help clear things up.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636722923735228804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-56945981145657721762020-08-02T21:47:12.273-04:002020-08-02T21:47:12.273-04:00I've been using stretch mesh in the upper fron...I've been using stretch mesh in the upper front of my pants for some time to disguise my pudginess. I bought it originally as "power mesh" from some outlet or other, but discovered, as you say, that it isn't the stuff that provides compression. I decided to use it anyway in the front of a pair of light-weight pull-on jeans, just from the waist to an inch below the crotch. It helps a lighter weight fabric hang well over the tummy, the way a slip keeps a skirt from clinging to your jiggly bits. <br /><br />I've been using it in the upper front of most of my pants ever since that first pair. I can vouch for its utility as a lining.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636722923735228804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-25851658557671900652020-08-02T20:21:23.272-04:002020-08-02T20:21:23.272-04:00I honestly don't know the name of it other tha...I honestly don't know the name of it other than it was not tulle. It was definitely 100% polyester and stretched a lot every which way. It was out in the bridal fabrics with all the off white fabrics at my local Joanns, a "super" Joanns. They had a black version in with all the black formal fabrics. I believe the bolt said 9.99 but it was marked down to 5.99 when I bought it. I think it was 60 wide when I measured it at home. It feels heavy and drapes. You can't mistake it as it is nothing like nylon tulle. Glad to help and thanks for reading. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-76958616213712798322020-08-02T16:32:40.638-04:002020-08-02T16:32:40.638-04:00What was the name of the mesh fabric lining and wh...What was the name of the mesh fabric lining and where did you get it. Thank you Bunny. I love reading your posts.<br />Anne Szabohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11063691541578035683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-72772543337884021332020-08-02T13:00:41.167-04:002020-08-02T13:00:41.167-04:00It has some weight and I like that. It really feel...It has some weight and I like that. It really feels good. Yes, it's 100% polyester but it's full of holes and very comfortable. I got my blouse pattern in today and after a cleanup of my studio, I will hop right on it. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-18166594301285858182020-08-02T12:58:36.385-04:002020-08-02T12:58:36.385-04:00Thank you for that suggestion, Rosie. I will head ...Thank you for that suggestion, Rosie. I will head right on over. My pants are now finished and I love them. They feel so nice and I am a big convert on the mesh lining. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-15847990420901235042020-08-02T10:43:54.982-04:002020-08-02T10:43:54.982-04:00great idea to use a mesh lining, so lightweight! a...great idea to use a mesh lining, so lightweight! and I'm all in favor of assertive prints :-)cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09471503493847157995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-68030959092208255612020-08-02T08:06:51.182-04:002020-08-02T08:06:51.182-04:00Good morning, Bunny! I cannot wait to see a photo...Good morning, Bunny! I cannot wait to see a photo of this new outfit! I like the lime fabric, it is so cool looking. I have an outfit I made for the California wedding last summer that is much the same fabric design. I thought of it as watercolors. But, I have never worn that outfit. With my brothers death, we didn’t make it to the wedding; with Covid, I have not been out. The skirt hung oddly at the hemline....maybe the oddness factor will disappear this next week. But, hopefully we will both get to wear this lovely design a lot next summer! You know, I simply loved the fabrics of the 60s. Bold, Beautiful, Fun. Then, came the plaids of the 70s! Thank you for the detail on the stretch mesh. <br /><br />BTW, you might like to drool over the fabrics on Ginny’s Fabrics on Facebook; she has a new Etsy shop. But, she hangs collections on Facebook. She loves color. Located in Rochester, MN. <br /><br />Rosieqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075243422463790847noreply@blogger.com