Tulle is a thin, delicate fabric with a mesh structure. Tulle curtains beautifully decorate windows, are of great importance in interior design, can reduce or increase space, affect the amount of sunlight.
But their main role is decorative, so any defect significantly reduces this parameter. If a hole from a cigarette appears in the tulle curtain, a snag forms, or a piece of fabric is torn out by cat claws, then this defect must be corrected immediately.
The matter is complicated by the fact that tulle is a very delicate fabric, on which all the consequences of repair will be visible. It is difficult to put a patch on it, even sewing up a vertical or horizontal cut without damaging the structure and pattern can be impossible. In some cases, if you do not know how to darn a torn tulle unnoticed, it is best to buy a new one.
However, don't get upset. In most such situations, you can do it yourself, that is, make repairs: put a patch, sew up a torn cut, hide a scorch. And even if the repair could not be done unnoticed, beautifully laid folds can hide the place of repair.
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Methods of repairing tulle
Each tulle curtain is unique. Veil, organza, chiffon, mesh – each fabric has its own structure, uniformity, pattern. The question of how to sew tulle should be approached taking into account the features of the curtain.
Sometimes it is enough to simply pin or sew a decorative butterfly or feather to it to disguise the hole. Before sewing up the torn areas, show your imagination and creative thinking. Thus, a hole from a burnt cigarette can be decorated with an applique from another tulle curtain. This is a labor-intensive task, but if you succeed, your curtain can acquire a completely different look, more beautiful and sophisticated.
How to mend tulle after cat claws
One of the most common questions is how to mend tulle if it was torn by a cat. Unfortunately, pets often ruin various interior items. Excessive playfulness, sudden fright - and the cat is already hanging on the curtain rod, clinging to it with its claws. Fortunately, tulle does not have torn, shapeless damage. They are always horizontal or vertical cuts. And this is good, because sewing in a straight line is quite easy.
- If the cat failed to tear the fabric and a snag formed, it can be repaired by sewing a ribbon or tape in this place. Most often, the snags are vertical, so the tape will have to be sewn along the entire length of the curtain. Sometimes, one sewn-on ribbon looks ridiculous, then sew on another, symmetrical one, or make several stripes. It is quite original if they are of a contrasting color, crowned with a bow or tassel.
Along the tightening line, we sew decorative braid or fringe onto the overlay, decorate it with a bow, tassel or other decoration. - How can you fix it at home if the tulle is torn? The easiest way is to cut the curtain into two parts and sew a strip of another tulle fabric (in the same color or in a contrasting color) between them. This method is good for horizontal cuts, but you need to look at the structure and pattern of the tulle. If there are large flowers or patterns on it, the insert will not look beautiful. In this case, it is better to sew in a braid.
We cut out the horizontally torn piece, sew it back together, and decorate it. 
If the tulle is torn at the top or bottom, sew on another piece, perhaps a contrasting piece of tulle.
Iron damage, how to repair tulle without it being noticed
Unfortunately, situations when you burn tulle with an iron are not uncommon, and many housewives simply do not know what to do. Burn marks from irons are large, voluminous, and difficult to disguise. In addition, in this place the curtain loses its original color and acquires an unsightly red tint.
Most often, the burnt area should be cut out by cutting the fabric into two parts. It is best to make a vertical cut, getting two strips. From them you can make new curtains, for example, for a kitchen window. If you use your imagination, you can make multi-layered curtains by adding similar fabric of a different color.
Another way to fix a burnt tulle is to sew a patch. This is a creative task, because you can’t take a patch for a curtain burnt by an iron from the first fabric you come across – this will be an extremely unaesthetic solution. The fabric is selected similar in structure and composition.
Ideally, you have a small stock of this tulle fabric in the form of a wide cut strip or a folded and hemmed edge of a curtain. The patch is cut out not according to the shape of the iron - this matter should be approached in an unconventional way. It can be a flower, a star, a geometric figure.
If the structure of the fabric has its own patterns, then you can make a patch within the pattern. Then it is sewn or glued to the burnt place.
Important! If everything is done technically correctly, there is no guarantee that the repair site will not be visible. Sometimes, it is the creative and non-standard approach that gives a positive result.
How to Repair Organza Tulle
Organza is a thin, transparent material with a dense and durable weave of threads. But even this fabric can easily tear. If you have a question: a cat tore the tulle, how to repair it? Much depends on whether the fabric has a pattern or is smooth. If it is smooth, then you can repair it by cutting it into two parts, combining them in a new design. Today it is very fashionable to make multi-colored organza curtains (two or more colors with the same fabric structure).
They are sewn from separate vertical or horizontal strips, gathered into folds, secured with magnets or special holders, hooks, and clamps.
In case the organza tulle with a pattern is torn, and how to repair it, the pattern rapport will tell you. In many cases, it is not worth breaking the structure of the fabric, as the curtain will lose all its charm and integrity.
You need to see if you can hide the defective area in a fold or disguise it with an applique or decorative element. Sometimes it is worth carefully stitching the tear with thin threads of a matching color and hiding it from view.
How experienced housewives repair tulle curtains
On the Internet, experienced housewives often share advice on how to sew tulle correctly, rightly believing that skilled hands can do everything. Sewing thin, airy tulle fabric has its own nuances. Even a simple hem must be done with thin threads.
What to say if a cat starts tearing the fabric or the curtain is caught in the door and pulled? To fix tulle, great skill is required.
Some housewives who know how to do needlework advise making a decorative darning. If the hole is small, for example, from a smoldering cigarette, then it is very easy to darn it, you just need to select the threads. If the fabric has a complex structure (different ways of interweaving threads in separate inserts), then the darned place will not be visible.
Another interesting way is to sew a lace strip onto the damaged curtain. Choose a suitable lace (they come in different widths and textures) and simply sew it on top of the torn area. For greater decorativeness, you can sew lace along the edges of the curtain or along the bottom.
There is a lot of scope for imagination when repairing curtains or drapes. Considering that when buying them, double width is often collected to create beautiful folds, you can cut and assemble the curtain from several parts (two or more) without losses. Using your imagination, you can get an even more beautiful and original tulle than when buying.
I would like to correct the author of the article. Tulle is a masculine noun.