Uses of Tulle

I’ve taken the initiative to compile an extensive list of some of the uses of tulle.

Although mostly for decorative purposes, you will quickly find that the utility of tulle far exceeds your expectations of any one textile fabric. From decorative solutions that liven up and event, to interior design options that add elegance and creative all-purpose uses such as plant coverings for your garden. I invite you to search through the many ideas that tulle lends itself to and let your imagination run wild.

Tulle Gardening Ideas

  • Use tulle to help cover and protect small plants from insects and debris
  • Use tulle to shield berries and fruits from birds, rodents, and pests

Tulle Wedding Decorations

Floral and Florist

  • Tulle base of a corsage
  • Tulle accents on a floral arrangement
  • Tulle canopy over the bed
  • Tulle wrapping for a scrapbook
  • Tulle chair covers at a reception hall

Apparel and Fashion

Decorating

  • Tulle table cloth
  • Tulle table runner
  • Curtains
  • Tulle draperies
  • Ties for balloons
  • Decorative wreaths
  • Christmas tree decoration
  • Tie backs for curtains
  • Bows on birthday or Christmas presents
  • Lining of a basket
  • Tulle wrap for a bassinet
  • Tulle lampshade

Stationary

  • Tulle invitations
  • Tulle ribbons
  • Tulle bows

Food

  • Tulle decoration for candy displays
  • Tulle wrapped gift baskets
  • Filler for a gift basket
  • Tulle fruit basket

Cost of Tulle

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Tulle on a Spool

The beauty of decorating with tulle as opposed to purchasing pre-fabricated skirts, bows, or wedding decorations is that it’s usually very easy and also very cost effective to do it yourself…that’s basically the driving force behind this site.

To give people a free online resource of information, step by step directions, and helpful tips about decorating with tulle.

Most research suggests that the rule of the thumb for a yard of quality tulle is around $1. However, many discount tulle suppliers and wholesalers offer tulle as low as $.70 per yard. I suggest shopping around on the internet first to get some pricing comparisons, online prices are usually either very competitive with or beat the prices of local hobby stores due to lower overhead costs.

When shopping for Tulle, keep in mind that it’s often sold in spools of 6″ wide material (like the ones shown above) and they are typically available in 25, 50, and 100 yard increments: depending on the supplier. It comes in spools due to it’s inherent qualities that cause it to wrinkle easily. However that is also part of the beauty of it, as it’s very pliable and easy to work with.

I have seen instances where do it yourself tulle projects have saved people up to 100′s of dollars for wedding decorations. This obviously depends on the size of the event and what you plan on making. This is always a case by case basis, often times people forget the time associated with making some of there own decorations, which is just as important as money when it comes to planning a wedding or some elegant event. Unless of course you can get friends and family to pitch in on the efforts.

Nonetheless, you will save money by doing some online pricing comparisons and buying from a wholesaler:)

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