Making your own bridal veil

[nle5]

Ok here is the scoop when I went looking for my dress and veil this past weekend I was astonished to find a veil I really liked -- however, the price tag was $199. So I have decided to get a pattern and make my own veil. I bought the pattern and material today for the veil for the cost of $23.53 which did not include any of the beads my uncle will have me buy when we get together. After I make the veil part I will then have my uncle, who does beadwork, place the beads and sequins on the veil. Once I get the dress on April 16, 2005, when it should be in because we had to order it, my uncle and I will go shopping for the beads that will match the dress and he will do all of the beadwork. After everything is bought then I will have a veil similar to the one that was $199 for a fraction of the cost.

[dorothybooth]

I did the same thing only I have been hand sewing my own beads. It took be 6 hours to finish half of the fingertip length veil now I just need to do the blusher part!!! I spent $10.00 on mine versus $119. Way to go savvy brides!!!

Originally Posted by nle5

Ok here is the scoop when I went looking for my dress and veil this past weekend I was astonished to find a veil I really liked -- however, the price tag was $199. So I have decided to get a pattern and make my own veil. I bought the pattern and material today for the veil for the cost of $23.53 which did not include any of the beads my uncle will have me buy when we get together. After I make the veil part I will then have my uncle, who does beadwork, place the beads and sequins on the veil. Once I get the dress on April 16, 2005, when it should be in because we had to order it, my uncle and I will go shopping for the beads that will match the dress and he will do all of the beadwork. After everything is bought then I will have a veil similar to the one that was $199 for a fraction of the cost.

[nle5]

Originally Posted by dorothybooth

I did the same thing only I have been hand sewing my own beads. It took be 6 hours to finish half of the fingertip length veil now I just need to do the blusher part!!! I spent $10.00 on mine versus $119. Way to go savvy brides!!!

Too bad you didn't have an uncle or someone to hand sew the beads on. This seems like it is going to save me a lot of time. Plus, he works with glass beads all the time so he knows what he is doing and can come up with a good pattern to match the dress.

[Kelly1Mickey]

I do beadwork and never even thought of trying to bead my own veil...what a great idea! Thanks!

[LeAnne]

My mom and I are making my veil too. I am using this tulle that has an amazing shimmer to it, I have no idea what it's called. I'm edging it in narrow alencon lace with pearls (hobby lobby, $3/yard, 5 yards exactly for my fingertip length veil) and the lace will match the alencon on the dress. I think I'll probably sew on a few pearls too but not a lot - the lace on the edge is heavy already!

[iviissbrandi]

I made my own also...It cost me $25 when finished...it's a double finger tip & cathedral...I have added my own swarovski crystals and fresh water pearls to make it catch some attention! Some may call me cheap...I call myself economically efficient!

[reecey]

Originally Posted by Brandi

I made my own also...It cost me $25 when finished...it's a double finger tip & cathedral...I have added my own swarovski crystals and fresh water pearls to make it catch some attention! Some may call me cheap...I call myself economically efficient!

Its not cheap - its smart and economical I mean, its why we shop around for deals - why pay more for something when you don't have to? I'm all about getting the best price - even if I have to throw in some elbow grease to make it work

[SusanM18]

I give you a lot of credit, I am not talented enough to make my own veil, but I respect that you can, and I think that is great! It's a great way to save a couple of hundred dollars!Congratulations!

[nle5]

Originally Posted by Suechick

I give you a lot of credit, I am not talented enough to make my own veil, but I respect that you can, and I think that is great! It's a great way to save a couple of hundred dollars!Congratulations!

Do you have someone in your family or a close friend that sews? If so, then ask them if they wouldn't mind making your veil. It takes maybe two hours, depending on what kind of veil you want, to sew the veil. The beading takes a while longer but can be done by someone who likes to sew. The veil pattern I got is very simple and can be done by someone who usually doesn't sew.

[esp1087]

Originally Posted by nle5

Do you have someone in your family or a close friend that sews? If so, then ask them if they wouldn't mind making your veil. It takes maybe two hours, depending on what kind of veil you want, to sew the veil. The beading takes a while longer but can be done by someone who likes to sew. The veil pattern I got is very simple and can be done by someone who usually doesn't sew.

Would you mind scaning that pattern and mailing a copy to me? My best friend and maid of honor just got engaged, and I think she will be looking for a veil pattern. It would really be appreciated!!!

esp1087@hotmail.com
THANKS!
Elizabeth