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Embroidering on Tulle Fabric with the Brother Luminaire

Embroidering on tulle can feel intimidating — but with the right setup and techniques, it becomes a beautiful way to add elegance and texture to your projects. In this Behind the Scenes live show, Angela Wolf demonstrates how to successfully embroider on tulle fabric using the Brother Luminaire.

This episode dives into the details that matter most when working with sheer fabrics, including stabilizer selection, hooping strategies, and embroidery design choices.

🎥 Watch the Live Show Replay

In this Behind the Scenes episode, Angela tests embroidery directly on tulle, sharing real-time tips and adjustments so you can see exactly what works — and why.

👉 Watch the full replay to follow along step by step.

🧵 Why Embroider on Tulle?

Tulle embroidery is often used for:

Special occasion garments
Sheer overlays and sleeves
Bridal and eveningwear details
Decorative accents and embellishments

The key is understanding how to support such a lightweight, open fabric during stitching.

✂️ Stabilizer Tips for Embroidering on Tulle

Choosing the right stabilizer is essential.

Angela covers:

When to use wash-away vs cutaway stabilizer
Why a topper can improve stitch clarity
How stabilizer affects design density and texture

Testing on scraps is always recommended before stitching final projects.

Checkout Angela’s Stabilizer:

Sew-n-Wash 12″ by 12″ in a reusable tube

Adhesive Sew-n-Wash 12″ by 10 yard roll

Water Soluble Topping 12″ by 12 yard roll in reusable tube

Tulle Fabric Choices:

Here is a list of Angela’s tulle fabric colors

🪡 Hooping Tulle Without Distortion

Tulle shifts easily, so hooping technique matters.

Tips from the show include:

Using stabilizer as the primary hooping layer
Gently floating tulle instead of stretching it
Avoiding tension that can distort the fabric weave

🧶 Design Choices That Work Best on Tulle

Not all embroidery designs are ideal for sheer fabric.

Angela discusses:

Light, open designs vs dense fills
Design placement

🎯 Why This Technique Is Worth Learning

Mastering embroidery on tulle opens up endless creative possibilities — from couture garments to delicate embellishments. With the Brother Luminaire and the right approach, even sheer fabrics can be embroidered confidently and beautifully.