DIY Birdcage Veil & Hairpiece

[amygirl1169]

Hi ladies,

Since I had such a hard time finding information on how to create your own birdcage veil online, I thought I would share this here.

It was actually pretty simple, and if I had of been able to find the netting in the width that I wanted, it would be practically no work at all!

 

I live in Toronto, and I got all of my supplies at Sussman's bridal on Queen St. W. I bought a little extra of everything in case I made a mistake and the total cost was about $60.

 

The 1st step was to cut the 1yrd of netting into half and then very carefully sew it together by putting a running stitch through each square (I actually knotted every few squares). Because I wanted at least 15" width and this was only 9" I had to do this. There will be a slight seam, but you won't even notice it.

 

Sewing completed:

 

Next, add on the metal hair comb at the width you like and attach by very carefully hot gluing it.

 

For the flower/fascinator, these are the materials I started with:

Feathers of different variations, silk flowers, felt to create the 'base':

Start by gluing the longest feathers to the felt base.

Then I put a few stitches in this to make is sit circular:

And again with the next layer:

 

Add the metal clip (hotglue again):

 

Finished product!

[renee1811]

wow, I'm super impressed! It looks awesome!

[amygirl1169]

Now, for the finished product together!

 

Basically just set it as you want and put the comb in your hair and pin it down as appropriate.

I will also be adding scattered rhinestones to it (very carefully with the hot glue).

 

Sorry the pics are a little yecky, it was 2am! lol

 

Oh and a little hairpiece I made with the leftovers! Will maybe use for the bachelorette or something!

[*Linds*]

WOAH!!! The veil looks awesome!

[Holly22]

I'm so impressed!!!! That looks awesome!!! Nice job!

[PetitRouge]

Wow that is amazing!!! You should e really proud of yourself.

[**~Linda~**]

NICE JOB!!!! Its gorgeous!

[damaris]

You did an amazing job, I'm jealous.I'm so not a DIYer

[KittenHeart]

Amy you did an amazing job!!!!!!

 

Thank you so much for the tutorial it relly helps a lot

[JessicaANDJermaine]

Wow you did an amazing job!!! Thank you for sharing this you have inspired me to possibly attempt to make my own as well....still contemplating if I can pull it off