A Big DIY (do it yourself)

It's official, I'm making a veil! Actually I'm making 2 veils!



Plastic Tulle



So with the help of Mike I have decided NOT to use the plastic tulle that is common in most bridal veils, especially the homemade ones. I didn't want to use this material because I felt like it was kind of like a 'dress up' material. I know that sounds silly, but that's my feelings on it.



So I was happy that Mike helped me choose a different material that would work well for the day. He noted that I shouldn't use the shiny fabric I was leaning toward because of the flash or natural sunlight could do weird things. So I went with a mate-er material that I hope is still shear enough to work well as a veil. I have to admit, I don't know what it's called! Gah Japan and language barriers!



Drop Veil



Gathered Veil



The reason I am making two is because I can't decided if I want a drop veil, or a gathered veil. So I'm making both!

With 2x the fabric, thread, and two types of lace I spent about 4400 yen, or at today's exchange $51 Canadian. So for two veils I think that's not too shabby at all!

I hope to trim them both in lace, to hide the edges, and them embellish them lace accents on the veil it's self. I went with lace, and not beads or jewels because I like it better, but I can always go back and add them later. Here is my trial runs so far on the extra pieces.

The thicker lace will be the trim, and the other lace will be the accent pieces.

I'm hand sewing all of this so it's a very delicate and time consuming project. Plus, unlike my Halloween costumes, it will drive me nuts if I make a mistake, so I will definitely have to undo some stitches and redo them throughout this project.

But I think they look good. I mean, can you see the stitches? Even from the back the stitches are minimal. So I just have to make sure I don't get sloppy. I'm not sure if this would actually be easier with a sewing machine or not. My only fear is that the edges hold and that they don't unravel on me. But a veil doesn't have to be really 'wearable' or 'washable', it's kind of a one day thing. So here's hoping it holds!

So now I just need to cut that material.... that's the part that makes me nervous! Here goes!