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

theresalwaysroom4
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Published 2021-08-12
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-fabric/17219668.html
hair combs: amzn.to/37RXNAh

Ivory tulle: www.joann.com/matte-tulle-fabric-ivory/16966269.ht…
White mixed pearl beads: www.joann.com/darice-craft-designer-assorted-pearl…

Cream pearl beads: www.joann.com/6mm-round-pearl-beads--cream-colored…

3mm pearl beads: amzn.to/2VSpian

Music by Adam Angeles - Lovesick V (Finale) - thmatc.co/?l=860940CD
All Comments (21)
  • @bhalanish
    So pretty!! Love how it turned out. Great work!
  • @jenniferbassett3001
    Your sister is VERY lucky to have you as her sister! You did an EXTRAORDINARY job on this veil!
  • @alanarae5364
    This is amazing! Thank you so much for the step-by-step instructions, this will be PERFECT!
  • @larissaprinsloo7859
    This is awesome and that veil looks amazing... can't wait to start!! And looks like I don't even need a machine thank goodness hehe Thank you!!
  • @zanerc1081
    The veil they used in the boutique to seal the bridal vision was absolutely perfect and everything i was looking for... but it was $250! I'll be using this tutorial to recreate it! Let's just hope i can get the motivation to sew on all those pearls by november.
  • @lavieenlavande
    You did a beautiful job making your sister’s veil! Thank you for sharing your steps on how to do this :)
  • @theperrys2034
    This tutorial is so simple and amazing. Thank you for sharing!
  • @glowing_rectangle
    you are an amazing sister and the veil turned out fabulous! great tutorial too!
  • @ElisaLlera
    Incredible job! And such an informative video too. Thanks for taking the time to show tulle vs. mesh.
  • @JadeBlackWolf
    Thank you so much for walking me through the process so easy. I was so panicking about how I was going to do this for my daughter since she asked me to make hers for her, and like a mom, I wanted to do the best for her. thanks so much for making this look so simple. Congrats on you're sister. I hope she has a life filled with love and blessings.
  • @nadiatuldiana8870
    Thank you for sharing your tutorial step by step and i really love it!! I have been wanting to make my own veil for my wedding but i have zero knowledge on sewing. Your video will absolutely helps me a lot! Thank you ❤️🌈
  • @peachesl8706
    Thank you for sharing this!!!! I am making my own veil, I’m also Kim and this is helping me a lot!