As I am preparing for my pre wedding shooting in Nov
again. I am searching for pretty long veil now. Just find some good
information about making a veil & wanna share to all. If I really
can't find it, i will try to make one myself.
Making a Veil
Frankly, if you are not confident about your abilities
and don't have much time to devote to measuring (or possible mistakes),
a commercial pattern is very easy to use. Vogue, Burda, Butterick,
McCalls, and Simplicity all produce good basic bridal veil patterns,
many of which also include directions for some sort of headpiece. They
generally cost $8-$15 (Wal-Mart and most large fabric chains sell
patterns at half price), contain all the instructions, list exactly
what's needed and how much of it, and the tissue provides a foolproof
cutting guide.
However, if you feel adventurous, or have some sewing
experience and just need a few specific pointers, here are some basic
instructions for making two types of veils. Recommended tools and
supplies are:
- scissors (sharp dressmaking shears are best) or a rotary cutter and cutting mat
- small weights for laying out the tulle (canned goods or smooth stones work)
- a tape measure and/or yardstick
- pins and needle
- thread to match the tulle
An iron is useful but not necessary. Depending on the style of veil you want, you may also need:
- comb, Velcro, or bridal loops (sold by the yard at fabric stores)
- satin rattail cord, soutache, pearl cotton, or other edging
- small pearls, sequins, crystals, or other decoration
- fabric glue, tweezers, and toothpicks for attaching decoration
The amount of tulle you need will vary according to
style and height. The traditional lengths (adjust for your individual
height and taste) are:
- Shoulder or blusher, 18"-24"
- Waist, 30"
- Fingertip, 40"
- Chapel or floor, 60"-72"
- Cathedral, 108" or longer
I recommend buying 108" width tulle for fingertip and
longer veils. Most fabric and craft stores carry it. 72" width works
well for the shorter lengths unless you want a very full look.
Tulle, or bridal illusion, is sold in white, diamond
white, and ivory shades. Dye lots vary, so be sure to buy all you need
at one time, from the same bolt. If one store doesn't have the right
color, another shop may have a bolt that matches nicely. White is best
for synthetic gowns. Diamond white looks best with silk or off-white
gowns. An ivory gown may look good with either diamond white or ivory
tulle, so buy a foot or so to try out. You may also be able to find
candlelight tulle, which has a warmer, pinker cast. A range of colors is
available at most fabric stores but the wider widths may be limited to a
few basic shades.
Organza and chiffon make pretty veils as well. However, unlike tulle, the raw edges of these fabrics must
be finished or they will ravel and fray. A narrow rolled edge works
well, and an edge bound with a wide bias strip of satin or self fabric
is streamlined and elegant. Organza and chiffon are commonly sold in 45"
and 60" widths. 72" width is sometimes available in a limited range of
colors.
Reference: http://www.wegotgame.net/jen/veils.html
