With competitive price and timely delivery, Qicai sincerely hope to be your supplier and partner.

Boring Legal Bit: If you follow any tutorial or guidance found in this post, or on this blog, you agree to be bound by our disclaimer which can be viewed here

You will need this guide to tulle and net fabric because Halloween is just around the corner and what better fabric to create a statement with your costumes this year than dress net?  We get asked a lot about both tulle and dress net and there seems to be some confusion about this family of fabrics and whether tulle and dress net are actually the same thing (they&#;re similar, but not the same).  We thought we&#;d put together a fabric guide to help you decide which type of net is best for your project, along with some tips on how to handle this fun and holey cloth!

 

What&#;s the difference between Tulle and Dress Net?

It&#;s all in the drape, softness and size of the holes! Tulle is much softer to the touch than net and has smaller holes and it generally isn&#;t as stiff as regular dress net. Tulle is used for soft support, net is used for a stiffer look.

Tulle Fabric: Tulle is much softer and has smaller holes than dress net, it has a much better drape than traditional dress net and is often used for bridal veils, petticoats and can also be used as an interfacing. Tulle can also used for ballet tutus but will be starched. High quality Tulle can be made from nylon or silk, and nylon tulle is much crisper than silk.

Dress Net Fabric: Net, or dress net is an open-mesh fabric with larger holes than tulle and it can be made from rayon, silk, nylon or cotton but commercially it&#;s usually found in nylon, unless you&#;re shopping for bridal fabric. Dress net can range from very sheer to very heavy and most of the dress net fabric available commercially is made from nylon and is quite stiff and is perfect for costume making where structure is required. It can also used in evening gowns, petticoats, millinery and for underlinings and net makes great ruffles which add volume to a garment.

Sewing with Dress Net & Tulle

Layout & Cutting

High quality Net & tulle do not have a true grain, but there is more stretch in the width than the length. Despite not having a true grain it is advisable to cut conventionally with the lengthwise grain arrows parallel to the lengthwise grain of the fabric. Using a rotary cutter with net will give you the most accurate results. Follow the &#;Without Nap&#; cutting layout.

Machine needles

To make the most out of this guide to tulle and net fabric, use universal or sharps needles in sizes 60/8 &#; 80/12, depending on the weight of your net.

Stitch length

Use stitch length 1.5-2.5mm. You may need to lower the tension on your machine, always test on a scrap first.

Thread

Use a good quality polyester or cotton thread

Machine feet

Use a wide straight stitch or roller foot. You may also benefit from using a small hole needle plate if you have one.

Markings

Safety pins or tailors tacks are a good choice for marking on net. Remember to use a contrasting thread for tailors tacks for ease of visibility!

Seam Finish

Net and tulle do not unravel so seam finishing is not functionally required, however for aesthetic reasons you can choose plain seams, french, bound (with chiffon or tricot), rolled hem, you can even use a narrow satin stitch. Seams should be as narrow as practically possible. You can also overlock net fabrics; reinforcing with seam tape when overlocking  would be a good idea just in case the net rips. Use a bound seam at the hem to prevent dress net from itching or scratching the skin.

Closures

Don&#;t use button holes as they will pull out of the fabric. You can use instead button loops or small, reinforced snaps.

Other Top Tips for Sewing With Net Fabric

• Place a small square of water soluble stabiliser between your machine foot and the fabric at the beginning of seams, and at the beginning and end of darts to stop your machine chewing your net.
• Hold on to the top and bottom threads at the beginning of your seam to avoid the fabric being pulled down in to the needle plate.
• Careful with the iron! Most commercial net fabric is made from nylon and will melt under high heat so ensure your iron isn&#;t too hot and that you use a pressing cloth.
• Make a test seam to determine your stitch length and use tissue paper if your feed dogs are tearing the fabric
• Stitch slowly! This will help to prevent unwanted puckers or gathers.

Have you ever sewn with high quality net or tulle? Have anything to add? Do share your tips with us , we love to hear from you!

Like this:

Like

Loading...

Chiffon: a light, sheer fabric typically made of silk or nylon.

Tulle: a soft, fine silk, cotton, or nylon material like net, used for making veils and dresses

Nylon Net: strong tough elastic synthetic polyamide-materials that are ideal for costumes bridal accessories petticoats tutus party dresses and more

Organza: a thin, stiff, transparent fabric made of silk or a synthetic yarn

 

Showing 1 - 30 of results

1    2    >

Page 3 . . . 6

Sort By:

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 American Beauty

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Antique Gold

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Aqua

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Biege

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Black

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Brown

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Coral

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Cotillion Blue

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Dusty Rose

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Grape

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Grey

The company is the world’s best net fabric manufacturer supplier. We are your one-stop shop for all needs. Our staff are highly-specialized and will help you find the product you need.

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Ivory

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Kelly

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Lemon

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Lime

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Mint

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Olive

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Pansy

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Paris Pink

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Peach

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Rosette

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Sage

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Soft Blue

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Teal

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Vel.Gold

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Williamsburg Blue

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Wine

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Wisteria

 

PRODUCT

Metallic Chiffon Style #

 

PRODUCT

Nylon Net 72 Peacock/Turquoise

 

 

Want more information on honeycomb net fabric manufacturer? Feel free to contact us.