I was just think about one of these net things today! I was sorting through some random fabrics I got for free, and found a huge piece of sheer (maybe it was a curtain?), and was wondering what the heck I would do with it, and I thought of these. And here is this thread. 
Personally, I would LOVE to try silk, because it's natural, and I'd love to dye it... but since $ is an issue, I think I'll use the free fabric I already have. 
Mommy&Will: If you don't want the openings, you could attach the pcs of silk together every so often, and add a bit of decoration to hide the stitching, like a silk flower or whatever. Then there would be little "windows" in the canopy, which might add to the fun. Not sure if I'm explaining it well enough... it's hard to describe...
Personally, I would LOVE to try silk, because it's natural, and I'd love to dye it... but since $ is an issue, I think I'll use the free fabric I already have. Mommy&Will: If you don't want the openings, you could attach the pcs of silk together every so often, and add a bit of decoration to hide the stitching, like a silk flower or whatever. Then there would be little "windows" in the canopy, which might add to the fun.
Not sure if I'm explaining it well enough... it's hard to describe...
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