How To Make Your Own Veil

How To Make Your Own Veil

The Lengths - Although there are slight variations, here are the standard measurements for veils:
to Shoulder -> 18"
to Blusher/Elbow -> 24"
to Waist -> 30"-36"
to Fingertip -> 40"-45"
to Knee -> 54"
to Chapel/Floor -> 60"-72"
Cathedral -> 144"
*But if you are doing it yourself, the best plan is to simply measure where you want it to fall on you and create your own custom length.

Materials:

1) Fabric - Tulle, organza, chiffon, silk, etc. Length is up to you! Measure the length from where on your head it will attach down to where you'd like it to fall.
2) Thread - Select thread that matches the color of your veil or use silver metallic thread if your edging will be silver metallic.
3) Comb - Any plastic comb will do, but clear/transparent is probably the best color.
4) Trims - For examples, crystal beads, pearl colored beads, sequins, ready made trims, satin cording and ribbon. Any trim that is ready made will be faster than sewing on individal beads or sequins when making a bridal veil.


Instructions:
Once you have the piece of fabric cut to desired length and width you will need to sew on your trim. Some fabrics actually do not need trim as they won't unravel, but most look best trimmed. You will only need to trim three sides of the veil since the top of the veil will be sewn onto your comb. Fold over the edge of the veil and add your trim to the three sides using a needle and thread. The trim shown is white satin cord.


Before trimming, you may want to round out the bottom edges of the veil. Place a CD disc on the corner and trace the round contour and then cut the rounded corner with scissors. This is optional.To attach the trimmed veil to the comb, find the center of the top edge of your veil and sew it onto the center of your comb. Bunch up the veil and continue to sew it onto the comb. Make sure you sew it onto the outside of the comb, the convex (rounded out) side.


Finish making your bridal veil by adding matching trim or beads to the top of the sewn on part of your comb. This will cover up any visible stitches.

Always a good idea to have someone help you with your veil. I advise that even with a comb, a few bobby pins should be used to secure the veil in place.

So get yourself to a fabric store and start looking for veil fabric and trims so you can start making a bridal veil!