How to Make a Cathedral Wedding Veil
A cathedral-length wedding veil is a handmade accessory that will add something original to your wedding day. It will become a special keepsake that you can pass down through the family. A cathedral veil will not only highlight your facial features and complement your dress, but making it yourself will also save you money. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Tulle
- Sewing needle
- Thread
- Hair comb or tiara
- Sharp scissors
- Straight pins
Instructions
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Visit your local fabric store to look at tulle samples. A single layer of tulle is the most common fabric used to make wedding veils. Touch the material to select a tulle that is soft and pliable. Bring a swatch of the bride's dress to match the color of the tulle to the dress.
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Purchase the material after you measure the tulle to the length needed for your cathedral veil. The average cathedral length veil is 108 inches long, but adjust it according to your height. Be sure to include several extra inches of material to compensate for the hem.
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Lay the tulle flat on a large open surface and use paperweights to keep the material flat. If the material is too wide, trim the width using sharp scissors. Working around the entire edge of the material, pin the material to create a temporary hem. Hem the tulle with a needle and thread. You can hem the tulle to 2 or 3 inches, depending on your preference.
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Gather the top of the veil with a needle and thread. Thread loosely along the edge and then pull the tulle together until it is the width of your hair comb or tiara. Knot the thread to keep the gather from loosening.
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Attach the veil to your hair comb or tiara with needle and thread. Knot the thread when finished to ensure the veil stays firmly attached.
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Tips & Warnings
Use extra tulle to wrap wedding favors.
Add embellishments such as jewels, sequins, bells or pearls with fabric glue and tweezers.
References
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- Photo Credit back white wedding dress veil flow image by Paul Retherford from Fotolia.com
