How to Bead Bridal Gowns
If you are planning on getting married and cannot seem to find the perfect dress for the event there is a way you can create the dress of your dreams. You can turn a dress you like into one you love by adding beads.
Applying beads on a simple wedding dress can greatly enhance the appearance. It is something you can easily do yourself, but the process takes time and patience.
- Select the beads you want to apply to your dress. Pearls are one of the most popular types of beads used because they can add a sense of elegance to the dress. Make sure the beads you choose compliments the color and style of your dress. Fabric stores carry a large variety of beads in several colors and sizes.
- Decide where you want to place the beads on your dress. Among the more popular places would be the bodice, around the neckline and down the sleeves.
- Use a needle and thread to sew the beads on the dress. The beads should be sewn on one at time.
- Thread the needle and place a knot in the end of the thread.
- Stick the needle through the fabric from the underside. Once the needle is through the fabric place one of the beads on the needle and stick the needle back through the fabric. Avoid pulling the thread too tightly because you do not want to pucker the material.
- Tie the end of the thread in a knot and place a dab of hot glue on the knot to hold it in place.
- Continue on to sew on the next bead, which should be next to the first bead you just sewed on. Make sure the beads are perfectly straight.
- Continue to add the remainder of the beads in the same manner.