Adding beads to clothes

Deep down, though I don’t indulge in it too often, I have a penchant for bling. I like sparklies and I like beads and I like shiny stuff. This doesn’t come across too often in my embroidery. It doesn’t even come across in my household decor or my clothing. And I rarely wear jewelry. But ...

Various styles and techniques to add beads on fabric

There are many ways to dress up a simple t-shirt. Ashley Hough shares a fun way to upcycle a t-shirt by adding a simple beaded neckline. For this method of upcycling a t-shirt you will need a t-shirt, preferably one with a banded neckline, beads and a hand sewing needle. Ashley explains what kinds of beads work best for this project, which are beads that have the opening along the top and bottom of the bead as opposed to the sides. These beads work better because of the way they will be…

Sequins are such a fun and versatile craft supply that can add a beautiful sparkle to all kinds of items! Use them to brighten up everything from clothing to jewelry to home and holiday decor. Sequins are relatively inexpensive and available in a wide variety of colors, levels of iridescence, shapes, and sizes. Best of all- you don’t need any fancy equipment to attach them, just a needle and thread! As September is National Sewing Month, let’s look at some hints for sewing sequins onto your…

This gorgeous Marni sweater got us thinking about how easy it can be to glam up a basic sweater, just by adding trim around the neckline. Below, we took a

Rhinestones are to your outfits what accessories are to your clothes. They add elegance and class to your clothes, making them extra sparkly.

I love free-standing collars. They are fun to make and so simple. Collars frame for your face, as we tend to focus on the face. You can change the look of a simple outfit completely by just adding…