Hello there Readers! Get ready for another great guest blog from our favorite DIY Mom of the Bride, Kate! (applause ;-] )
Kate:
Alicia wanted a simple tulle veil to fall just to the small of her back (the better to show off the awesome cascade of chiffon ruffles on the back of the dress).
Even the most simple of veils run about $100, and can go up to over $400... So we decided to make it.
I did decide to use a pattern, which I purchased during a $1 pattern sale!
The only real challenge is finding tulle 108 inches wide. The traditional fabric stores only carry 48 inch wide, and you do not want any seams in your veil. You can find it online at several websites, just Google "108 inch wide tulle." There are 3 traditional shades of white to choose from: bright white, diamond white, and cream. Diamond white was closest to Alicia's dress color, so that's what I bought.
You will need:
- A bridal veil pattern (You can find the one I used online for $7.99 on Amazon.com of you don't have access to a proper fabric store)
- Tulle (see note above)... this project needed two yards.
- Plastic or wire hair comb
- 6 inches of decorative ribbon of your choice to cover the comb
- Fishing line
-Needle or sewing machine and thread
-Hot glue gun (our favorite tool...)
Cutting out the tulle requires a fairly large table, and two people are helpful in making sure that much fabric is laid out evenly. I used lots of pins to be sure it all stayed in place while cutting.
All you need to do is gather the tulle according to the length of either the comb or headband you are using
I find zigzagging a length of fishing line over the marked line the easiest way to gather large pieces of fabric. It pulls easily.
I bought a set of two combs at the craft store for $6. I'm sure you could find a plain plastic one for less, but at that point, I just wanted to get going, not search. I also bought a piece of pretty ribbon to hot glue on to dress it up.
Stich the veil onlto the comb, and then hot glue the ribbon on, wrapping the ribbon around the edges to the back of the comb so there is no exposed edge.
That's it, you're done.
If you want a fancier veil, you can buy sparkly tulle, tulle with rhinestones on it, or add lace around the edge.
Cost of this project:
2 yards of tulle: $4, ribbon 25 cents, and combs (could find for less) $6, pattern $1
Total: $11.25
This is Mom of the Bride, heading off to get those bridesmaid dresses done!
Kate:
Alicia wanted a simple tulle veil to fall just to the small of her back (the better to show off the awesome cascade of chiffon ruffles on the back of the dress).
Even the most simple of veils run about $100, and can go up to over $400... So we decided to make it.
I did decide to use a pattern, which I purchased during a $1 pattern sale!
The only real challenge is finding tulle 108 inches wide. The traditional fabric stores only carry 48 inch wide, and you do not want any seams in your veil. You can find it online at several websites, just Google "108 inch wide tulle." There are 3 traditional shades of white to choose from: bright white, diamond white, and cream. Diamond white was closest to Alicia's dress color, so that's what I bought.
You will need:
- A bridal veil pattern (You can find the one I used online for $7.99 on Amazon.com of you don't have access to a proper fabric store)
- Tulle (see note above)... this project needed two yards.
- Plastic or wire hair comb
- 6 inches of decorative ribbon of your choice to cover the comb
- Fishing line
-Needle or sewing machine and thread
-Hot glue gun (our favorite tool...)
Cutting out the tulle requires a fairly large table, and two people are helpful in making sure that much fabric is laid out evenly. I used lots of pins to be sure it all stayed in place while cutting.
I find zigzagging a length of fishing line over the marked line the easiest way to gather large pieces of fabric. It pulls easily.
Stich the veil onlto the comb, and then hot glue the ribbon on, wrapping the ribbon around the edges to the back of the comb so there is no exposed edge.
That's it, you're done.
Cost of this project:
2 yards of tulle: $4, ribbon 25 cents, and combs (could find for less) $6, pattern $1
Total: $11.25
This is Mom of the Bride, heading off to get those bridesmaid dresses done!
Did you heard what Rob Matts said about that?
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