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| country lawyer |
Posted - May 14 2009 : 3:51:04 PM
I've purchased a halo, some little flowers, and some tulle in hopes of making a veil out of all of that. Has anyone done this? Do you think a non-sewer can do it? Believe it or not, I was thinking "hot glue" but now I don't think that will work. Any ideas?
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| Lizabeth |
Posted - May 17 2009 : 7:49:41 PM
For some reason my browser crashed while I was typing the rest of my message...
I was trying to say I'd suggest English netting for a veil. This is a traditional veil fabric and can be gathered, embroidered, machine embroidered and appliqued. With water soluable stabilizer any of these sewing methods are an option.
If you already have the tulle and other accesories, country lawyer, I would suggest cutting the tulle to the shape you want (either a half circle or a full circle for a double layer veil) gather either the full straight edge of the veil, or for a less poofy veil find the center of the straight edge and measure out about 6 inches on either side of the center (more or less depending on the width of your tulle) gather between these points, then attach the gathered tulle edge to a ribbon. this will give support to the gathered edge and something for you to either stitch the "halo" to or even, gasp, hot glue 
The book I mentioned above talks about different veil shapes and fullness. I think it is worth getting even if you can't find it at the library.
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| Lizabeth |
Posted - May 17 2009 : 7:27:45 PM
I found this book at the library; I liked the techniques described:
http://www.amazon.com/Veiled-Beauty-Creating-Headpieces-Veils/dp/1589230477/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1242613181&sr=8-2
And here is a picture of a cap veil I made
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| Terre |
Posted - May 16 2009 : 8:09:02 PM
I made veils along time ago for my bridesmaids at my own wedding. The main thing I remember was to get the exact same color thread as the tulle so it blends in and you can't see it. If I was doing it now I would probably use the clear thread and that way you could attach it to just about anything and wouldn't see the stitches. Wish you the best!
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| Sitnalta |
Posted - May 16 2009 : 12:47:53 PM
you could also use the little velcro circles that are sticky on one side and velcro on the other. Just one dot on your halo and one on the veil and you should be good to go. Not so crafty, but it works and then if you want to remove the dots, very carefully pull them away and you will have just what you started with :)
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Jessie
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| kpaints |
Posted - May 16 2009 : 09:03:12 AM
Thanks for the info. My daughter is getting married this fall and we were just talking about these.
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| country lawyer |
Posted - May 14 2009 : 4:53:30 PM
Thanks, Monica! |
| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - May 14 2009 : 3:57:55 PM
I have made a few simple ones that I have attached to hair combs! I can be fairly easy to hand sew! Hot glue may work or you could try a craft glue! Here is a website with some simple directions! http://www.wegotgame.net/jen/veils.html Have fun!
Monica
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