Power Net
A firm two-way stretch net in 84% polyester and 16% elastane, 63 gsm and 150 cm wide. In black, white, ivory, biscuit, fuchsia, red and navy, for lingerie, stretch lace linings and appliqué.
- 7 colours
- 150 cm wide
- 84% Polyester, 16% Elastane
- From $88.00 per metre
Guide
Power Net: Lingerie and How to Sew It
What our power net is like, what to make with it, and tips for sewing it at home.
About our power net
- Firm two-way stretch. 84% polyester and 16% elastane, so it stretches and springs back with a gentle hold.
- 63 gsm and 150 cm wide. Light and sheer, but strong.
- Seven colours. Black, white, ivory, biscuit, fuchsia, red and navy.
What to make with it
- Bra back bands and wings
- Bodysuits, and sheer panels in lingerie
- Linings for stretch lace
- A stretchy base for appliqué and lace motifs
What to pair it with
Power net works well with our stretch lace: line the lace with power net for support, or use the net for the back bands. For a lighter, softer net with a four-way stretch, see our stretch nets. More ideas are in our lingerie fabrics.
Which way does it stretch?
Power net stretches most in one direction. Before you cut, pull it gently both ways, and lay every piece so the greatest stretch runs around the body.
Cutting
- Cut as a single layer, without stretching the net.
- A rotary cutter and pattern weights keep small lingerie pieces accurate.
Sewing
- Use a stretch or ballpoint needle (size 70 or 75) and a polyester thread, which has a little give.
- Sew seams with a narrow zigzag or an overlocker, so they stretch with the net.
- Don't pull the net as you sew: let the machine feed it through.
Edges
Power net doesn't fray. For lingerie, finish the edges with a soft lingerie elastic, sewn on with a zigzag; elsewhere they can stay raw.
Pressing
Power net rarely needs pressing. If it does, use the lowest setting, with no steam, through a pressing cloth: heat can damage the elastane.
Questions
What is power net used for?
Lingerie, especially bra back bands, bodysuits and linings for stretch lace, and as a stretchy base for appliqué.
What is power net made of?
84% polyester and 16% elastane, 63 gsm and 150 cm wide.
Is power net two-way or four-way stretch?
Two-way. For a four-way stretch net, try multi stretch net.
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