When you have your power mesh cut out, pin it to the wrong side of your lining fabric.

Also, we find it easier to get a more accurate cut when using a rotary cutter rather than a scissors. Just like all swim wear fabric and lining, power mesh is easer to cut flat instead of on the fold. In this tutorial, the power mesh is nude colored, the lining is white, and the main swim fabric is red and white striped. Now here’s a tutorial on how to add power mesh to your swimwear. Online Fabric Store has 16 different colors of power mesh Performance Fabric Power Mesh Tango Red from JoAnn Fabrics We’ve linked to some sources we recommend for power mesh below: Power mesh usually costs between $3 and $15 per yard. For us that means a cold water wash and a line dry. You should wash and dry your power mesh in the same way you plan to launder your finished suit. It comes in many different colors and even a few prints. Power mesh is also often used as the briefs in men/boys swim trunks. This is both because power mesh often has less stretch than regular swim fabric, and also because every layer of fabric you add to your suit can mean less stretch overall. Keep in mind that the extra compression power may require you to go up a size when making your swimwear. Reasons you might want to add power mesh to your swimwear are: extra compression power, extend the life of your suit, and modesty if your main fabric is thin. But power mesh can also be used in place of the lining altogether. Stay tuned for the tutorial below on just how to do that. Speaking of lining, the most common application of power mesh is to add it to the wrong side of your lining. The amount of stretch varies, so you should look for power mesh with similar stretch properties to your main swim fabric and lining.

The best power mesh fabric to use for swimwear is made from a nylon spandex blend, and has a 4 way stretch. Power mesh is a lightweight, sheer fabric used to add extra compression or support to swimwear. Grab your copy of the Grace Tankini here. Swimwear sewing is doable for the home sewist, and every tip and tutorial helps you achieve a more professional look.

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