i DIY-ed a BHLDN wedding veil for $20 (wedding DIY)

My sister and I fell in love with a $300 BHLDN wedding veil and I DIY-ed it for $20! Sewing the pearl beads took the most time, but honestly- it was a really relaxing activity I enjoyed doing every night. You can make this veil with or without the pearl beads, just give yourself enough time if you’re planning on adding the beads! (I sewed for an hour or two at a time, about 2-3 nights each week, for 2 months lol. I purposefully started this project early so I wasn’t rushing and I had plenty of time. I would put FRIENDS on tv and sew while I was watching. It was a great way to wind down at night time!) Be sure to watch til the end to see my beautiful sister in her custom made veil on her wedding day : )
You will need
-tulle or mesh fabric (see below for measurements)
-hair comb
-thread
-needle
-cutting board and rotary cutter or very sharp scissors
-3 mm, 4 mm, and 6 mm pearl beads
Tulle/mesh length needed (width of fabric should be at least 63 inches, but for a more full veil you can get “double width tulle)
-shoulder: 22 inches + 5 inches extra **
-fingertip: 45 inches + 5 inches extra**
-ankle: 70 inches + 5 inches extra**
-chapel: 90 inches + 5 inches extra**
-cathedral: 108 inches + 5 inches extra **
(**add 5 inches to any length below, to account for trimming the edge, and for gathering at the top!)
*be sure to use coupons when you’re at Jo-Ann! Download their app!
Mesh fabric: www.joann.com/casa-mesh-white...
hair combs: amzn.to/37RXNAh
Ivory tulle: www.joann.com/matte-tulle-fab...
White mixed pearl beads: www.joann.com/darice-craft-de...
Cream pearl beads: www.joann.com/6mm-round-pearl...
3mm pearl beads: amzn.to/2VSpian
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