Using the Straight Pin Method to Pin on a Veil

In the following pictures I do my best to show you how to pin on a plain veil.   The method used is one of the cheapest to try.  It is not the method I prefer, but the one that I think a lot of people use.  It is also the toughest one to imagine without some pics.  You can also use white bobby pins, or sew clippies to the underside of your veils.  But if you prefer the straight pin method, here it is.

  This is a very plain veil with a rolled hem edge done on my serger.  It is similar to a veil sold on www.prayercoverings.com however their veils have a more shaping than this does, and they usually have lovely trims on them as well.  I think they also sell in various sizes and colors.  I highly recommend them by the way.  :-)  Excellent sewing and designs.

The below I just do in the one size and one color.  Other sites sell similar designs as well.   This is just my super plain little version.  I have heard these terms as d-shaped veils too.

This is a photo of the veil flat. 

Start with prepping your hair to be put up.  I personally braid my and use a barrette to put it up.

Get your hair in a bun or whatever works for you to have it up.  This type of veil, really lays best with the hair up.  If you are using the straight pin method, you about have t put your hair up.  If you are using something like sewn in clips that keep in on there strongly, then you might get by with letting a braid dangle.  But keeping it up is usually the best way.


(Ignore facing on my dress in the above photo).  hee hee

Put a clippie into the top front.  It can be any type of barrette you chose really, but this type I like because thy don't catch or pull my hair.  Note the below photo, it doesn't even have to look perfectly parted or divided, this part with be covered.  So it doesn't really matter.  But a clip of some sort is important  in keeping the veil on and secure.

Next grab the top center of the veil with one hand, and a straight pin with your other.  Then line up the veil to be pinned IN FRONT of the barrette.  This will keep it from slipping back on straight slick hair especially.

Note the pin is on top then going through the veil to catch a little bit of hair then through the veil again.  And don't worry too much about poking yourself with the pin.  Be careful obviously, but the scalp is pretty tough and if you accidentally prick it, it doesn't really hurt very much.  :-) It is rare I stick myself doing this though.  It is actually easy.

Next grab the side points.
 

Pull them around under your bun and secure with another pin.  You can also use a safety pin or whatever you like here as well.  I personally sew snaps into my own.  If you are putting this on a child, I would recommend a safety pin to be a bit more cautious.

 Ad some pins into the sides to help further secure the veiling.

All Done!

Note the veil lays very nicely.  You can wear it more forward to cover more hair if you like.  I usually do when I wear this style.  I often wear cap coverings myself anymore though.  See the last photo in case you are curious.  It is just a preference thing.  The point is making the step to cover and be obedient to God.

Just for the curious...  :-)  This is just a cap I created....I tend to wear ones like this or close to it.  Please ignore my hair being a bit frazzled and lose, I had been out on the wind, plus taking coverings off and on for photos.  LOL

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