(My reaction to trying on veils at the bridal shop.)
I decided to DIY my veil, which really was quite easy. I went to my local library and found a couple of books on the subject, read their directions, and made my own.
The books I consulted were Veiled in Beauty and "I Do" Veils-So Can You.
These books had awesome diagrams and descriptions of the different styles of veils. I chose to do a simple, single-layer, elbow length veil.
Supplies:
Measure from the crown of your head to the length of your desired veil. Lay tulle flat (single or double layer)and cut tulle to this length, rounding the 2 bottom corners. Thread the needle with a LONG piece of clear thread. Begin a running loop stitch across the top of the tulle (the non-rounded end). Stitch across the top of the entire piece of tulle. Pull taught, the tulle will bunch up. Sew this to the comb/clip of your choice. Your basic veil is complete. Now sew on any trim or decorative accents of your choice.
3 comments:
i didn't buy one either! my husband's grandmother helped me make mine!
I love her for it... and i love it more.
Awesome veil! I didn't buy one either (apparently my mother in law was upset about that) but I opted for a few flowers instead.
That's a wonderful tip in choosing or making your own veil. I wish you the best in all your endeavors! Keep up the great work!
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