Questions about tulle skirts/anyone with sewing experience

Maybe do tulle on the bottom with a chiffon overlay layer. Check out YouTube also they gave great tutorials.

We ordered tulle from http://www.giftsintl.com/ for our flower girl dresses and it was a little softer

You can get different weights and weaves of tulle. It sounds as though your underskirt is a stiff tulle, Normally you could have a slip sewn, or wear a slip under the dress so the tulle is not directly against your skin. Keep in mind that a less stiff tulle will make your dress drop.

ETA: Don't cut tulle, have it properly hemmed. Have a seamstress that works with the fabric do it, otherwise it will turn out ragged.

I wouldn't just cut the tulle bc it could end up looking messy I'd have a seamstress do it

Ah okay, I was wondering if it would start to get raggedy. The dress had a slip but also about 5 layers of tulle and it was a lot to manage!

I think I'll wind up ordering a skirt that is on the longer side and then just having it fixed (in person) if it's too long. Thanks!

Steaming may soften it a bit. Do not attempt alterations on your own gown - send it to a professional seamstress

My tulle gown has a liner underneath.

Organza has more "body" and stiffness than chiffon but not as much as tulle. You can find silk organza or synthetic, depending on budget. If you go with silk, it can be dyed if you can't find your exact color.

I made my own crinoline out of tulle for my first wedding. I had the proper tools though; I used a rotary cutter, which makes it much easier to create a straight edge. I would NOT do this on your own if you are not already experienced in sewing.

A skirt could mix both, perhaps in layers, if it was designed for it. I can't think of an example, but I have seen skirts that layered chiffon, taffeta, lace, charmeuse, etc ... but that was part of the design and it worked. You may not like the "busy" look that was the result.

(ETA: More info)