Vintage-Inspired Veils for the Modern Bride
Make stunning bridal headpieces: a fascinator, a French netting “Birdcage” veil and a traditional illusion veil in elbow, fingertip or cathedral length.
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Make stunning bridal headpieces: a fascinator, a French netting “Birdcage” veil and a traditional illusion veil in elbow, fingertip or cathedral length.
Introduction
Meet Dorene Vandermeer, your instructor, and discover what you’ll learn over the course of this class.
The Fascinator
Discover how to design a one-of-a-kind fascinator with Dorene’s professional tips! You’ll learn how to construct a gorgeous flower and secure it with a hidden alligator clip.
French Netting Veil
Learn how to create a chic French netting birdcage veil. Start with tips on cutting and creating a button loop before adding crystals and the fascinator you made in the previous lesson.
Measuring
Explore the best techniques for accurately measuring each veil, including elbow, fingertip and cathedral length examples.
Cathedral Veil
Cut a gorgeous cathedral-length veil from illusion netting. Dorene shares her tips and tricks for measuring, cutting and rounding out the bottom that will save you time and result in a beautiful finished product.
Pencil Edge
Learn how you can use a serger to add a fashionable pencil edge to your veil. The result is a beautiful finished edge that gives the veil a special polished look.
Ribbon Edge
No serger? No problem! Dorene demonstrates how you can highlight your veil by sewing a ribbon edging. The ribbon adds a beautiful finish that can be customized for any bridal palette.
Gathered Veil
Discover techniques to gather and attach your veil to a stylish comb for a secure hold. Dorene shows step-by-step instructions for sewing the gather, securing it and trimming stray ends for a polished final product.
Wear Your Look
In the final lesson, Dorene shows how to combine and wear each veil, offering detailed explanations and style advice for the ceremony and reception.
Bonus: Garter Belt
In this bonus lesson, you’ll learn how to create and design a garter belt. Dorene shows you how to stitch the elastic, add decoration and put the finishing touches on this fun and traditional wedding accessory.
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