How to cut a tulle evenly

Fans of sewing often have to deal with problems associated with the selection and calculation of material, drawing up patterns and drawings, as well as with the assembly and stitching of fragments of the product together.

Cutting off the edge of the fabric is one of the most difficult tasks even for experienced needlewomen. Especially when it comes to delicate fabrics such as organza, veil, silk, chiffon, etc.

Cut thin fabrics when sewing curtains, bedding and decorative garments. The edges of the curtains are trimmed to change the interior or to eliminate defects that have appeared over time during operation.

In some cases, smoothing the edge of the material yourself is necessary due to the negligent attitude of sellers. When buying fabric, carefully make sure that the seller carefully measures the length of the piece you need, especially if the fabric is very long.

What is the difficulty of cutting tulle

Tulle is a very delicate and fragile fabric, so you need to handle it with extreme care. With improper use, defects in the form of vertical or horizontal arrows, puffs and holes quickly appear on it.

The difficulty of cutting the tulle fabric lies in the fact that it slides on the surface. If the size of the piece of material is large, it is difficult to fold it in half and connect the edges symmetrically. To do this, it is recommended to lay the tulle on a flat hard surface. Too thin tissue is pre-wetted, ironed and hemmed or pinned to paper. This method almost completely eliminates slipping during cutting.

Attention! Do not try to cut the fabric off weight. This way will never give a smooth edge.

Common methods by which you can cut the tulle exactly:

By pulling out the transverse thread. Instruction manual

  1. Set aside the desired length on the fabric and mark with chalk or pencil.
  2. Make a neat cut on the edge of the material.
  3. From the edge we pull out the thread that goes along the duck.
  4. On the resulting path with scissors or a clerical knife we ​​cut the canvas.
  5. We get a perfectly flat section of tulle.

This method is considered the most reliable and simple. If you use a clerical knife for work, make sure it is sharp, otherwise the fabric may be damaged. It is necessary to carry out measurements on a flat surface, carefully spreading and smoothing the material on it. For this, a regular table or bedside table is suitable. If the size of the fabric does not fit completely on the table, lay it on the floor. When cutting, the material should be stationary.

Attention! Do not forget to count on the hem for the curtain tape and the firmware of the lower edge.

Using incisions in the fabric. Instruction manual

  1. Add up double canvas, combine the edges. On the lower edge, you can immediately see the amount of skew.
  2. We cut the place where the edges diverge. The mark should be on both sides of the material.
  3. Fold again in half, carefully smooth and align the fabric. We combine the edges with an inflection, we make a cut on it in the same place where there are already marks on the edges. All three cuts must be symmetrical.
  4. We unfold the fabric back, while trying not to shift it from its place. Now it is again folded in two layers. With a ruler we connect the marks on the edges with the mark on the bend and draw a line with a chalk or pencil.
  5. Carefully cut the material with scissors, we get smooth edges.

In such a simple way, you can trim both edges of the canvas.

If the curtain does not fit the length for your window, set aside the required length on the canvas, draw a solid line. Fold the extra piece along the line and even the edges on both sides. If the edges match, you can cut the tulle.