Crystal Tulle
A crisp, mid-weight English tulle with a light crystal shimmer, 300 cm wide, so even a cathedral-length veil needs no joins. Also lovely as a sparkle layer in a skirt. Sold on bolts of about 50 metres.
- 300 cm wide
- 100% nylon, 14 gsm
- Sold by the bolt, about 50 m
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Guide
Crystal Tulle: Sparkling Veils and Skirts
What crystal tulle is like, how it compares with our other sparkly tulles, and tips for veils and layered skirts.
About our crystal tulle
- A light crystal shimmer. A mid-weight English tulle in 100% nylon, with a subtle sparkle woven through.
- Crisp, and 14 gsm. It holds its volume, so a veil stands away from the body.
- 300 cm wide. Wide enough for a cathedral-length veil with no joins.
- Sold by the bolt. Bolts of about 50 metres, in silk white and pale ivory.
Crystal tulle or another sparkly tulle?
Crystal tulle gives the softest sparkle of our tulles. For something bolder, have a look at our glitter and shimmer tulles.
| Crystal tulle | A light, all-over shimmer, 300 cm wide. Great for: veils, including cathedral length, and a subtle sparkle in skirts. |
| Sparkle tulle | Silver foil spots on a soft tulle, 140 cm wide. Great for: skirts and dresses with a scattered sparkle. |
| Glitter tulle | Glitter all over, the boldest sparkle, 150 cm wide. Great for: a layer in full skirts. |
| Lurex tulle | A metallic Lurex shimmer through an ultra-soft tulle, 150 cm wide. Great for: evening skirts and overlays. |
A crystal tulle veil
- At 300 cm wide, even a cathedral-length veil can be cut in one piece, with no seams to hide.
- Because it's crisp, it suits a full veil that stands away from the body. For a veil that falls close and flowing, look at silk tulle or soft tulle.
- Fold it in half, round off the bottom corners in one curve, gather the top edge with two rows of long stitches and hand stitch it to a comb.
Adding sparkle to a skirt
Use one or two layers of crystal tulle among your plain tulle layers, for a skirt that catches the light as it moves. Put it near the top of the layers so the shimmer shows, with plain polyester tulle underneath for volume.
Choosing the white
Silk white and pale ivory look quite different next to a dress, and we call many off-white shades "ivory". We always recommend ordering samples of the tulle and the dress fabric, and comparing them side by side.
Cutting
- Cut on a large table or a clean floor, with the tulle folded in half.
- Use sharp scissors or a rotary cutter, and pattern weights instead of pins.
Sewing
- Use a fresh, fine needle (size 60 or 70) and a fine thread in a matching colour, or clear monofilament thread.
- Sew with tissue paper underneath if the tulle catches, then tear it away.
- Gather each layer separately with two rows of long stitches.
Edges
Leave the edge raw on a veil: tulle doesn't fray, and a raw edge lets the shimmer run right to the end. For a defined edge, add a narrow rolled hem, or bind it with a fine ribbon.
Pressing
Use the lowest setting, with no steam, through a pressing cloth: a hot iron can melt synthetic tulle. A handheld steamer held at a distance is a gentle way to relax creases. Test on a scrap first.
Questions
What is crystal tulle?
A crisp, mid-weight English nylon tulle with a light crystal shimmer, 300 cm wide and 14 gsm.
Can I make a cathedral veil from crystal tulle?
Yes. At 300 cm wide, a cathedral-length veil can be cut in one piece.
How sparkly is it?
Subtle: a light shimmer rather than glitter. For a bolder sparkle, try glitter tulle or Lurex tulle.
How is crystal tulle sold?
By the bolt, about 50 metres each.
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