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I'm not sure if this would work or not... But I remember when I was a little girl my mom ALWAYS wore nylons and she would ALWAYS get runs in them. Instead of buying new ones all of the time she would mend them with clear nail polish. If you choose to go this route, I would try it out on a sample piece first to make sure it doesn't look bad. Good luck!
Photo of the tear attached, with my finger for scale!
Also, some photos of the color of the veil, because I was so proud! It was white, and now matches my champagne dress perfectly. The top shows the gathered part, with a bit of the dress, with the bottom shows the edging (slightly darker) with the beading (still white, but very pretty)
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(Please excuse my iPhone blurry dark closet photos)
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I tore my veil, too! There was some sort of nail sticking out of the carpet on the aisle runner in my church and it snagged it...I couldn't believe it! Mine is still ripped because I haven't figured out how to fix it, so I hope someone here will be able to help me figure out how to fix it.
@Lillindy, did it get any bigger or run more through the rest of the wedding? I'm very worried about controlling it...
I would try super glue. They make teeny tiny tubes that are easy to control for application. They come 3 or 4 in a little plastic case. Obviously don't set the veil on anything while the glue is still drying!
@Gilneas: No it stayed about the same the rest of the day. But, it would still be nice to fix it in case I have someone who would want to borrow it one day.
Thanks for the advice, everyone. I'm going to pick up some scrap tulle to practice on, and try out the superglue and nail polish idea. I also read a suggestion of using fabric glue (just spreading it over the tear while the veil is laid out on wax paper), and will give that a go before touching the real veil.
They make a Stop Fraying product that can be used on tulle. My mom used to keep it handy during skating competitions and would keep the holes in place. It is like the same principle as super glue or nail polish but made for fabric.
FYI - I got some clear nail polish, and carefully painted the edges of the tear. It is stablized, and isn't running or ripping anymore, and is not noticeable in the falling and layers of the veil at all. So not really a fix - but stopped it in its tracks, and is not going to be seen on the wedding.
That's great! Glad it's stabilized
@jocelyn3476 What is that from?? I know I saw it recently and I can't remember what show/movie and it is driving me INSANE!! :)
@mnmgirl08, it's the wedding of Jim & Pam on the Office - she tears her veil, so he cuts his tie to make her feel better!
THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!! I was totally picturing the scene in my head but with blurred faces! I can sleep easy tonight haha
Honestly, I don't think anyone will be looking that closely. If someone does, just say, "Oh no!" and move on. You're lucky to have "something borrowed"!
Maybe try using my favorite product E6000. I swear I should buy stock in the company. I love that stuff!
After 23 years of designing and creating wedding veils, we have discovered that typically it is best left alone. The glue can show up and then you have a tear as well as glue spots. I've never heard of a tear running, although if it gets caught it could rip further. I wish I had a better answer for you!
@aveillady - that was my problem - because it was on the top layer of the two layer veil, the jagged edges were getting caught on the bottom edges, causing it to tear more - I guess run was the wrong word to use. I also stopped touching it (my fiance was eyeing me whenever I went in the closet to see how I could repair it), which I think helped a lot. In the end, I dabbed some clear nail polish to strengthen the edges of the tear, and this stopped it from getting caught and spreading. It's dried, and is really not noticeable at all.
@Gilneas - I can see where this would happen. You've done exactly the right thing then! Just relax about it-I'm sure nobody will notice, and if they do and are bothered by it-they need to get a life! lol
What matters most is that you are marrying the love of your life and you feel beautiful while doing it!
The best thing you can do is support the veil, which will mean that the hole will not get caught and therefore made any bigger. If the whole veil is very weak, you can line the whole veil to add support so that it can be used again.To support the veil I would use conservation net and for small holes, darn over it. It would be a visible repair it is worth doing to keep it in good condition.
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My best friend lent me her veil (a two tier David's Bridal veil) that she wore at her wedding in 2008. Her dress was white, and mine is champagne, so I dyed it with coffee to get a beautiful antique ivory color that matches my dress perfectly.
A few minutes ago, while showing my friend the veil and dress together, I noticed a small tear on the bottom of the top tier. It's about an inch long. I don't think sewing is a great option (it's tulle, it would be very noticeable), and it's really not that noticeable at all, with the way the veil falls.
So - what do you think I should do? Is there a way to repair it? Or, since my wedding isn't for another year, is there a way to stabilize the veil so no additional tears or damage will occur from this tear before the wedding? Help!