DIY Veil Supplies List

Sourcing everything yourself instead of buying a kit? Here's everything you'll need.

Fabric

  • Bridal tulle (Etsy has great tulle options!)

  • Or fabric of your choice

  • Order an extra 4”-6” as buffer

Veil Dimensions

(length x width)

| Elbow | 30" x 54”|

| Fingertip | 36"x 54” |

| Waltz / Knee | 45" 54” |

| Floor | 65"x 54-60” |

| Chapel | 90" x 80” |

| Cathedral | 108"x 80” |

| Royal | 120" x 80” |

Want and extra full veil? Purchase extra-wide tulle -108” wide- (chapel length and up) instead of standard width.

Sewing Supplies

  • Invisible thread

  • Hand-sewing needles

  • Metal bridal comb (20-tooth or 30-tooth, depending on veil width). 20 tooth for elbow-floor length. 30 tooth recommended for extra wide width, chapel-royal length. 2, 10 tooth combs for draped veil style.

  • Measuring tape

  • Straight pins

  • Mini fabric clips

  • Sharp scissors

Tools (not included in any of our kits)

  • Fabric scissors

  • Rotary cutter

  • Cutting mat

Not sure what to buy? We've linked our go-to picks for scissors, rotary cutter, and cutting mat on our Amazon storefront [link].

Optional Add-Ons

  • Blusher fabric — a separate, shorter length of tulle if you want a face-covering layer (covered in our bonus blusher tutorial)

  • Embellishments — lace trim, pearls, crystals, or appliqués if you want to dress up a plain veil (not included in kits or this list — totally optional!)

Want the video course that walks you through every step? [Link to course]