Bridal Gown and Veil Complete!

Yee-haw! Kim's bridal gown is altered and bustled, and her veil is finished, too. I have deepened my relationship with my serger in the process. I no longer fear the little metal thingy that converts her to a 2-thread machine. To finish the bottom edge of the veil I used a 2-thread narrow stitch that wraps the edge of the fabric. It's not a hand-rolled hem; not a rolled hem at all, actually, but it works, and most importantly, the bride is happy with it.

veil hem

I gathered the top edge, wrapped a hunk of veil fabric around it, sewed it down and whip-stiched it to a comb. Done!

whip-stitched comb

top outside

Kim had her trial hair-do appointment Saturday afternoon.

Attaching the veil in the trial-updo

Looks good!

The bridal gown has been bustled and the gaping neckline tamed with clear elastic.

I was able to spend Sunday afternoon cutting out my outfit. Again I say, yee-haw! I can hardly wait to get started with the actual sewing.

Comments

Anonymous said…

Hmmmmm..... Pretty veil. I wonder where a girl would find such a nice veil.... ? :-)

You do veddy nice work, Seestor!

~ygsfte
xoxox

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Images

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