There use to be a television show in the 90’s called Home Improvement. The TV sitcom was a family whose father, Tim Allen, starred in a home repair show. There was line they always said in the TV show within the TV show, It’s Tool Time! When I started participating in bridal shows to promote Premier Bride, I would decorate with a lot of tulle. Everytime I pulled the tulle out of my crate, I would say, “it’s tulle time!” Some people got the joke; a lot didn’t. I still thought it was funny.
Today we are going to talk about tulle, all about Tulle. Like it or not, tulle is here to stay!
Tulle is the most iconic fabric used in ball gowns across the country, lending itself to the likes of Vera Wang, and other famous fashion designers. Tulle is a delicate fabric, that is very lightweight. When layered, tulle can become a picturesque ball gown that dreams are made of! The fabric is very strong, and can be found in almost every bridal shop.
Pronounced, “tool,” the fabric is used in almost every gown, whether it is seen or unseen. If you have any type of “poof” in your gown, you can expect to have some tulle in your gown. It can be a supporting fabric, being used on a crinoline, which is a skirt that is used under your gown. The other role that tulle can play is the starring lead, by acting as the skirt itself on the gown.
Tulle fabric resembles a fabric that has tiny holes in it, and is very sheer. The fabric is also used in veils, but it has much smaller holes, and also a lot lighter than regular tulle. Veils are made out of the most common type of tulle, called bridal illusion. Bridal illusion tulle is simply made out of nylon, instead of the tulle used on wedding gowns. You might notice that there are different types of veil fabrics as well; including English netting and silk tulle. Both English netting and silk tulle are very hard to find, and are also quite costly.
Tulle is great for the fashion industry because of its versatility. The fabric is also very flexible, and can withstand changing shapes, and being cut so that it hangs differently. With that said, be on the lookout for a tulle gown when on the hunt for your wedding gown. It may surprise you what designers can really do with this beautiful material!
As seen in Premier Bride of Mississippi. For the lastest in gowns and bridal boutiuqes near you, visit www.premierbridems.com and click on bridal shops.