Hatrack River Forum: Sometimes Do-It-Yourself Costs More

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Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

Especially when you keep changing your mind. [Big Grin]

When trying on wedding attire, I was completely disgusted with the price of veils. A few yards of tulle, which I can usually find on sale for 50 cents a yard, selling for $65-100. It’s ridiculous. Besides which, I didn’t want a tulle veil, I wanted a chiffon veil, and I the only one I found was pure white (my dress is diamond white) and it was shorter than I’d like. So I bought 2 ¾ yards of 45” ivory chiffon for $13.75 and made one myself.

But I decided it wasn’t full enough. So I special ordered 108” off-white chiffon from a theatrical supply company. That cost $43, including shipping, (because I ordered almost 1/3 more than I needed, just to be sure.) That veil looks great, but it’s very heavy and not very “floaty.” It just kind of hangs there.

So when Belle linked to a wholesale company that sells silk in a crafting thread awhile back I was . . . interested. I just ordered a bolt of 45” 8mm silk chiffon. It will come to about $42, including shipping, which means I have now officially spent more than I would have if I’d just bought a veil in the first place. [Blushing]

But it will be light! And floaty!

And it looks like I’m going to be selling unused wedding veils on e-bay. [Embarrassed]

[ October 22, 2004, 09:06 PM: Message edited by: dkw ]

Posted by Shigosei (Member # 3831) on :

Why not keep them around until the next Hatrack wedding?

Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :

Something borrowed! [Big Grin]

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

Good point. Anybody want a veil?

imogen?

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

So, um, you'll be thinly veiled?

[Eek!]

Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :

[Big Grin]

Dana, I am sorely tempted. But I don't think the dress I have will suit a veil - I'm planning just on fresh flowers in my hair.

I am, however, flattered to be offered. [Smile]

Posted by Glenn Arnold (Member # 3192) on :

Well, she's trying to unveil herself on ebay

Posted by Sara Sasse (Member # 6804) on :

Let's stay out of the metal teapot arena, and it should be okay.

Posted by Intelligence3 (Member # 6944) on :

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So, um, you'll be thinly veiled?

Bob, you're definitely cool enough to marry DKW. [Cool]

Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :

Yeah, my husband didn't want to pay $525 for a massage table. He made one for about $5000. But the good news is we have a table saw, a jointer, a planer, a scroll saw, 2 drill presses, 2 routers, and all the yodas that go with them. Oh yeah, the bench mounted belt sander and the 12" diameter miter saw. We haven't used any of it since Y2K. Not because of Y2K per se, just as I'm thinking about it.

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

Just got e-mail notification that my silk has shipped. WooHoo!

Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :

All you needed to do is yell at them for a discount.

That's called a Veiled Threat.

Posted by Tammy (Member # 4119) on :

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Yeah, my husband didn't want to pay $525 for a massage table. He made one for about $5000. But the good news is we have a table saw, a jointer, a planer, a scroll saw, 2 drill presses, 2 routers, and all the yodas that go with them. Oh yeah, the bench mounted belt sander and the 12" diameter miter saw. We haven't used any of it since Y2K.

Sounds a little too familiar!

[ October 26, 2004, 05:40 PM: Message edited by: Tammy ]

Posted by MoonRabbit (Member # 3652) on :

pooka, have you been talking to my wife?

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

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Bob, you're definitely cool enough to marry DKW

Thanks intelligence3.

I might have to change my name to ego80 after that boost!!!

[Hat]

Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :

Moonrabbit, I thought I was your wife [Confused]

Seriously, no.

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Of course it costs more to do it yourself, there's the cost for all the fancy materials and tools you buy to do it yourself (of course you'll use them later!), and then there's the $200 you shell out for a complete handyman's guide (it wont just rot on the shelf dear, from now on we'll never have to call a repairman again) and then the cost of getting someone to come and take out the debacle you tried to pawn off on your spouse as an actual appliance as opposed to a poorly built piece of trash, and then the cost of getting someone to do it right, and finally the money you spend on therapy as a direct result of your entire family rising against you when you mention your plans to change that boring old guest room into a walk in closet.

Hobbes [Smile]

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

[Big Grin]

It's here! And it's floaty. I unrolled a few yards from the bolt and was twirling around the house with it. Beautiful fabric!

Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :

I don't know why, but I love seeing people taking joy in something I don't really get. I can't see myself ever being excited by material, but I love the fact it can make someone so happy.

It's good that everyone is made happy by different things, isn't it?

Dagonee
P.S., congratulations on finding your veil material.

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

[Party]

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

[Big Grin]

Dag, there’s just something about silk – the way it moves is so different from other fabrics.

And after I’m done making the veil I’m going to have at least five yards left over to play with. [Cool]

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

Can I come over and play?

[Big Grin]

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

How come Annie and I are never allowed to get away with this kind of flirting? Are we just too young? [Grumble]

Hobbes

Posted by MaydayDesiax (Member # 5012) on :

Yes, Hobbes, we're too young.

Besides, they veiled their feelings for each other for so long, now that it's uncovered, why hide it?

[Wink]

Edit to add: I wanna Dana veil for my wedding! I say Jatraqueras should get them for half off.

I, of course, have at least three more years to change my mind on what I want my dress to look like.

[ October 28, 2004, 10:31 PM: Message edited by: MaydayDesiax ]

Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :

Keep at it Hobbes...Annie will let you know when you get it right... [Evil]

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the flirting, I mean....what did you think I meant? [ROFL]

[ October 28, 2004, 10:36 PM: Message edited by: Kwea ]

Posted by MaydayDesiax (Member # 5012) on :

[Laugh]

@ Kwea

[edit to add: well, technically, with]

[ October 28, 2004, 10:41 PM: Message edited by: MaydayDesiax ]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

When in silks dkw goes
Then, methinks how sweetly flows
The liquefaction of her clothes!