How to Sew a Satin Edge on a Bridal Veil
Making a bridal veil is not difficult as it might seem, and it can save you hundreds of dollars. Veils bought in a boutique or bridal shop can be severely overpriced, but you can make one yourself for under $20. A dressy trim, such as beads, satin ribbon or cording, can be added to the edges to make the veil look more professional and finished. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Lay the tulle out on a smooth surface once you have cut it to the desired length.
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Fold the ribbon in half lengthwise as you lay it on the edge of the veil. Make sure that half of the ribbon is on the front of the veil and half is on the back side of the veil.
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Lay the satin cord on top of the veil, right at the edge, if using cording instead of ribbon. Make sure that it is straight, and not twisted around, as this will make the veil look very wavy when finished.
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Pin the satin ribbon or cording to the edges of the veil.
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Iron the edge of the ribbon at your lowest iron setting, if using ribbon. This will give a nice crisp edge before sewing.
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Thread your needle with a color thread that matches the satin trim. You do not want it seen, so try to match it as closely as possible.
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Carefully sew along the ribbon or cording, taking small, even stitches. Make sure you are getting through both layers of the folded ribbon, as well as the tulle.
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Remove the pins as you sew along, or at the end of the project.
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Iron the satin trimmed edge at the lowest setting possible. This will take out any bumps that the needle may have caused.
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Tips & Warnings
You can sew the satin ribbon on using a machine, but that can make it look a little sloppy if you are not careful. You have a greater chance of snagging the tulle, also.
Do not gather the material too much while sewing. It will look odd and wavy if you gather it too much.
Sew in a place that is clean, as you do not want dirt or smudges getting on the white tulle.
This is time-consuming if sewing the satin trim by hand. Depending on the length of the veil and your skill at sewing, it can take several hours.
Be sure to always iron at the lowest setting possible. Tulle and netting has a tendency to melt at a high heat setting, creating holes in the tulle.
