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Does anyone know how i could cut a raw-edge veil?

Elizabeth , on July 14, 2019 at 11:17 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 6

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Hi all! I wasn’t originally planning to wear a veil, but last week I bought a cheap one on amazon last week just to see how it would look. It ended up being an EXACT match for my dress and I loved it. The problem is that it’s ridiculously long, my dress doesn’t have a train and I don’t want my veil to either. It’s a raw edge, basic tulle - is there a way to shorten it without paying a fortune? I’ve read that rotary cutters are best for getting a clean edge on tulle, but I have no idea how I’d do that as it’s 54” wide and the cutting mats cost a fortune at that size. Thanks in advance!

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Latest activity by Sinéad, on August 15, 2019 at 9:07 AM

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CourtneyBrittain · on July 14, 2019 at 11:30 PM
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I would try cutting with sewing scissors at the very edge, meaning with a lot of extra length so you know you can get it cut off again if you mess up or hate it
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Martha · on July 15, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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There’s special scissors for cutting fabric, I would get those. I have a pair and they work great. Also, tulle doesn’t fray so it shouldn’t be too concerning. Good luck!
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Elizabeth · on July 15, 2019 at 10:43 PM
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How would I keep it straight/still in order to make sure I cut the edge straight? I haven’t done anything with fabric since I broke a sewing machine in junior high home ec 😂
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Jeanie · on July 16, 2019 at 1:55 AM
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Couldn’t you bring it to the seamstress who is doing the alterations for your dress? If you’re not savvy with sewing and whatnot, I’m not sure I would recommend your veil to be the thing to learn on. If you’re trying to save the money by doing it yourself, I would ask around. Someone you know either knows how to sew or has a parent/grandparent who can, who would probably be able to do it very easily.
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Elizabeth · on July 16, 2019 at 8:25 AM
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I’m sure I could, I just didn’t want to pay $50 to cut a $15 veil. Asking around is probably a good idea!
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Sinéad · on August 15, 2019 at 9:07 AM
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Hey Elizabeth!! Have you found your veil yet?
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