Tulle

Tulle is one of the lightest, most versatile fabrics you can work with - and at Super Cheap Fabrics it's also one of the most affordable, starting from just $2.40 per half metre. Our tulle is a sheer, open-net 100% polyester fabric at 12GSM - an extra-lightweight construction that gives you maximum volume with virtually no weight. Available in a wide range of colours, it's the go-to fabric for bridal veils, wedding gown overlays, tutus, costumes, event decorations, and craft projects of all kinds.

Whether you're a bridal maker, a dancewear sewist, a costume designer, or working on a school project - tulle delivers that signature floaty, voluminous effect that no other fabric can replicate at this price point. It doesn't fray when cut, which makes it one of the most beginner-friendly sheers to work with. Buy exactly how much you need, by the metre, with no minimum order.

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What Can You Make with Tulle?

Tulle's open-net structure and featherweight feel make it useful across an enormous range of projects. It adds volume without weight, sheerness without heaviness, and texture without bulk - which is why it appears everywhere from high-end bridal ateliers to school concert costumes and market stall craft tables.

For bridal work, tulle is the standard veil fabric - its soft drape and sheer finish frames the face beautifully without obscuring it. For tutus, multiple layers of gathered tulle create the classic full silhouette without the stiffness of older netting fabrics. For events and home decor, tulle can be draped, gathered, and tied without sewing - making it one of the easiest fabrics to work with even if you're not a sewist at all.

Tips for Sewing with Tulle

Tulle is more beginner-friendly than most sheer fabrics because it does not fray when cut - raw edges need no overlocking or hemming. That said, there are a few things worth knowing before you start:

Use a fine needle (60/8 or 70/10) to avoid snagging the mesh. Swap pins for pattern weights - pins can distort the open net structure and leave marks. Sew slowly and use a longer stitch length (3-3.5mm) to prevent the fabric from bunching under the presser foot. For layered projects like tutus or veil edging, a rolled hem foot gives a clean, professional finish. For decorative projects requiring no sewing, tulle can simply be cut, gathered, and tied - no machine needed at all.

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