Three easy-to-follow sewing tips on how to sew tulle for wedding dress
I recently refashioned a tulle wedding dress to a tulle skirt. The inspiration was Olivia Palermo’s two-piece wedding dress. It was interesting to take the dress apart which was made by someone else to make it into something different, and I picked up a few tips on working with tulle fabric along the way.
1. Don’t serge the seam allowances.
Because tulle is see-through, if you overlock the edges, it will be visible from the right side of the fabric. I found overlocking the tulle edges is unnecessary since tulle does not fray. Instead, use a wide seam allowances like 3 cm and press the allowances to one side without zigzag or serging. From trial and error, this turned out to be the easiest and least noticable way to finish tulle seam allowances. 
2. Be careful with the iron temperature.
If you are using nylon tulle, don’t use the high temperature setting as it might melt the fabric! I’ve done it myself. I would start with the low temperature on a scrap fabric first and then gradually raise the temperature. 
3. When hemming, hem on the dress form first then use rotary cutter to finish the uneven edges.
First place the dress on a dress form or hang it from the ceiling. I use dress form and place it on a chair so it is easier to work. Then use a tape measure to measure the length and start marking the fabric with using pins. Then I cut the dress and take it to a mat so I can make the hem edges pretty using rotary cutter and ruler. 
Dress before refashion above.
I used the original dress’s lining fabric to make the waist band. It’s gathered on the side just like the one of Olivia Palermo’s.
P.S. I’ve written more tips on refashioning wedding dress here and here.
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This one was upcycled from tomesode, which is type of kimono worn by married women for special occasions like wedding. My mother wore it for my wedding. Usually the patterns are less busy than furisode, and they are placed under waistline or lower.
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The skirt is a wrap style skirt. I also added some tucks on the right side of the front skirt to match the tucks in the bodice. 
I am pleased with the result and it is fun to work with the original fabric that is printed just for you. I’m excited to explore other options like 
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