Greetings!
I hope you are all doing well. I finally completed the Bridal Lace Capelet Tutorial Series! Yes, series:) During my planning and preparation phase, I thought the tutorial can be done in one video. However, as the project progressed, it expanded to two…then three. Because this series challenged me technically as well as creatively, I gained a lot of knowledge from it. And when my mind and imagination expands, I get super excited! (the nerdy side in me;)
So when can I wear the Bridal Lace Capelet? You can wear it during your wedding ceremony to have a little modesty or it is even a great bridal accessory during this Fall and Winter season. The Bridal Lace Capelet is a great way to dress up a simple wedding gown as well as keep you warm. Because it is lace, it won’t take away the design element of your wedding gown which can be seen through the lace.
Well, feel free to view the DIY “Bridal Lace Capelet” Series:
Part1of3: Making the Capelet Pattern. You will learn how to make a capelet pattern according to your unique measurements. You will be taking 4 custom measurements: Length, neck width, shoulder, and capelet width.
Part 2of3: Creating the Bias Tape. The bias tape is a great tool to hem curvy areas on your garment, for example the necklines and armholes. For the capelet, we will be using the bias tape for the neckline and the front hem. I chose organza so the lace design can still be seen at the hemline.
Part3of3: Cutting & Sewing the Capelet. In this tutorial, you will learn how to sew the whole capelet and adding the finishing touches.
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Well, I want to thank Fabric Wholesale Direct for reaching out to me and giving me the opportunity to collaborate with them on this fun project. Below are the items I used for the project and can can be purchased to create your own Bridal Lace Capelet.
use coupon code on http://www.fabricwholesaledirec.tom : youtiquebridal to receive $5.00 off your purchase of $35 or more.
- Ivory Tulip Guipure French Lace : How much lace will I need? take your Capelet Width measurement x 3. Make sure to add a few extra inches for the scallop design
- Crystal Organza Fabric : 1/2 yd to 1yd depending on your measurements
- White Thread
To find out more, feel free to contact Fabric Wholesale Direct at (855) 464-6867, M-F 9:30 – 5 PM EST.
If you have any questions for me, please do not hesitate to ask below.
Enjoy!
Ann
youtiquebridal.wordpress.com 
Beautiful! I’m hoping to try a diy organza and beaded wedding capelet. I have sewn and crafted before, but have never worked with organza. Any tips?
Greetings Tavia! Great question. I use organza when I want some sort of structure with a touch of delicateness. Since you are also working with beading on the organza, I believe the caplet will have a beautiful “weight” to it if that makes any sense. Tips: I would recommend using tissue paper under the organza. This way it will be a little more stabilized and easier to cut. Feel free to send me a photo when you’re done. I would love to see it;) Regards, Ann