Description
AquaMesh is OESD's opaque mesh wash-away stabilizer. It goes in the hoop as a backing, holds the stitches while the design runs, and then rinses out completely, so nothing is left behind the embroidery. That makes it the backing for freestanding lace, where there is no fabric at all, and for sheer or lightweight fabrics such as batiste where any trace of stabilizer would show.
Because it is a fibrous mesh rather than a clear film, it holds up under the dense stitching that lace needs. It also resists drying out or absorbing moisture on the shelf, a common complaint with film wash-aways. The 10" x 10 yard roll is sized for 4" x 4", 5" x 7" and 6" x 10" hoops on single-needle home machines. If you stitch in an 8" x 12" or larger hoop, the 15" or 20" roll cuts with less waste.
If the item is hard to hoop, the adhesive-coated version, AquaMesh Plus, lets you stick the fabric down instead of clamping it. For an embroidery that cannot get wet, use a tear-away or cut-away instead.
Specifications
| Type | Wash-away (water-soluble) mesh, non-woven, sew-in |
|---|---|
| Weight | Lightweight |
| Fusible | No |
| Width x length | 10" x 10 yards |
| Color | Opaque |
| Best for | Freestanding lace; embroidery on sheer and lightweight fabrics such as batiste when all stabilizer must be removed |
| Removal | Rinses out in water |
| Care | Follow the fabric care instructions for the finished piece |
| Also available as | 15" x 10 yd roll · 20" x 10 yd roll · AquaMesh Plus 10" (adhesive) · AquaMesh Plus 20" (adhesive) |
| SKU | CDS-HBWAM-10 |
What one 10" x 10 yd roll makes
6" x 6"
8" x 10"
9" x 13"
Cuts are the hoop size plus about 2" each way, laid along the 10-yard length at the 10" width and turned where that fits more. Counts are approximate and assume no waste.
Compare and choose
- Which width of AquaMesh should I buy?
- Match the roll to your largest hoop. The 10" roll covers 4" x 4", 5" x 7" and 6" x 10" hoops. The 15" roll reaches an 8" x 12" hoop. The 20" roll suits multi-needle machines and larger hoops, or two small hoopings cut side by side. All three are 10 yards long. 20" x 10 yd roll
- AquaMesh vs AquaMesh Plus: what is the difference?
- They are the same opaque wash-away mesh. AquaMesh Plus adds a water-soluble adhesive coating so you can stick hard-to-hoop items to it, and OESD recommends it for low stitch count designs. Plain AquaMesh is hooped with the fabric in the usual way and is the one to use for dense freestanding lace. AquaMesh Plus 10" x 5 yd
- Is a mesh wash-away better than a clear film for freestanding lace?
- For lace, yes. A film such as Sulky Solvy is mainly a topper that keeps stitches from sinking into nap; under dense lace stitching a light film can perforate. A fibrous mesh like AquaMesh supports the stitches the way a backing should, then dissolves. Many stitchers hoop two layers for very dense lace. Sulky Fabri-Solvy (fibrous wash-away)
- How do I remove AquaMesh after stitching?
- Trim away the large excess outside the design, then rinse or soak the piece in water until the mesh dissolves. For freestanding lace, rinse until the lace no longer feels stiff or sticky, then pin it flat to dry so it keeps its shape.
- Can I use AquaMesh on towels or knits?
- It is not the best choice. A wash-away gives no support once it is rinsed out, so stitches on a stretchy knit can distort over time. For knits use a cut-away such as OESD PolyMesh; for towel nap use a wash-away topper on top and a tear-away or cut-away underneath. OESD PolyMesh White 15" x 10 yd
- AquaMesh vs BadgeMaster: which OESD wash-away do I want?
- Both rinse out completely and both are made for freestanding lace and sheer fabrics. AquaMesh is an opaque mesh in 10", 15" and 20" widths on 10-yard rolls. BadgeMaster is a white non-woven wash-away on a 12" x 8 yard roll. Pick by the width that fits your hoop; for the densest lace, AquaMesh in two layers is the common approach. OESD BadgeMaster 12" x 8 yd
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