Shorten tulle Cutting tulle is accomplished differently from cutting fabric.  Fabric can be marked and cut, but tulle cannot be marked like normal fabric.  I use a different method when cutting tulle.  Measure the difference between the tulle and the fashion fabric and write the measurement down.  The first thing I do is mark and cut the fashion fabric (outer fabric).  For gowns I always chalk the gown, or pin all the way [...]