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The Minerva Core Range Crinolene Structured Net Fabric is ideal for sewists and costume designers looking to add controlled, airy volume to garments without adding significant weight or bulk. This lightweight, 14gsm black net is perfectly suited for crafting petticoats, veils, and structured bridal or occasion-wear details. While it excels at creating rigid shape and maintaining form, users should note that the open-weave structure is purely decorative or structural and does not offer opacity or warmth.
| Model Part Number | Rivington-Black |
|---|---|
| Brand | Minerva Core Range |
No, this is a structured net with an open weave; it is designed to be used as an underskirt or an overlay for shaping, not as a primary fabric for coverage.
It can be used for costumes, but ensure it is lined with a soft cotton or silk to prevent the net from irritating the skin.
The fabric is colorfast under normal conditions, but it is always recommended to test a scrap piece if sewing it against very light or delicate fabrics.
Use extreme caution. If you must iron, use a low heat setting and a thick pressing cloth to avoid melting the synthetic fibers.
Standard straight stitching works well. For added strength in heavy petticoats, use a reinforced seam or a zigzag stitch to secure the edges.
Use a rotary cutter on a mat for a clean, straight edge or apply a thin bead of fray-check liquid to the seam allowance.
Reduce the number of layers used or consider steam-pressing the fabric through a pressing cloth to slightly soften the fibers.
When working with this fabric, use a fine-gauge needle to prevent snagging the open mesh. Due to the stiffness of the fibers, it can be cut with standard fabric shears, but ensure your blades are sharp to avoid fraying the net at the edges. Since this fabric is made for structural support, it is best finished with binding or enclosed within a seam to prevent the edges from scratching. For care, it is recommended to spot clean or hand wash gently to maintain the integrity of the stiffening agent in the mesh; avoid aggressive ironing at high temperatures as this may melt the synthetic structure.
