How to Make a Beautiful Mantilla
Veils first originated in Rome to protect brides from evil spirits during the wedding ceremony, according to Wedding Veils. The veil hid the bride's face and hair, disguising her from any supernatural beings wanting to cause mischief. Today, the wedding veil is traditional for most brides.
If you want to maintain the veil tradition and yet break the mold, consider a mantilla. These Spanish veils don't cover your face. Rather, they slip into your hair via a decorative come and cascade down your back. You can even make beautiful mantillas at home.
Things You'll Need
- Flexible measuring tape
- Veil fabric: lawn fabric, Georgette, tulle, English netting, silk tulle.
- Chalk
- Scissors
- Lace: any color or style
- Dressmaker pins
- Sewing machine
- Thick satin ribbon
- Decorative hair comb
- Hot glue
Instructions
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Measure from about the center of your scalp down to where you want your veil to end. The veil may end anywhere from your shoulders to your ankles. Increase the measurement by half. The original measurement is the length and the increased measurement is the width.
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Draw and cut a rectangle with rounded corners on your veil fabric that matches your two measurements. For instance, if you want a waist-length veil, it should be about 3 feet long and 5 feet wide. The extra width makes the veil look full when you wear it.
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Pin lace to the edges of the fabric. You may choose any kind of lace you wish. For an elegant veil, try appliqued lace with flowers and pearls. The lace may also have some color in it. Cut away excess lace.
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Sew the lace to the edges of the veil with a sewing machine. Work slowly and move the veil carefully under the needle to avoid bunching.
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Pin a 3-inch piece of satin ribbon to the center of one of the longer sides of the veil. Stitch it down on all sides. This reinforces that section of the veil.
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Hot glue a decorative come to the satin reinforcement. Allow the glue to dry for at least 30 minutes before wearing the veil.
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References
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