How to Embellish Denim Skirts
Denim skirts are bland. They tend to be one color and look the same. There are ways to help your denim skirt stand out. Show your individualism by embellishing your denim skirt. Denim skirts can be embellished by using patches, beads, jewels and a little creativity.
Things You'll Need:
- Fabric Paint
- Jewels
- Beads
- Patches
- Clean Denim Skirt
- Polyester Thread
- Sewing Kit
- Wash and dry the skirt before you begin decorating. Lay the skirt flat on a craft table to begin the decorating process.
- Decide what you want to put on the skirt. Some skirts may have themes, such as a holiday theme. Other skirts may only have a few sparkly embellishments.
- Arrange the beads and patches on the skirt to determine how it will look once it is finished.
- Sew the beads to the skirt. Use a strong thread because the beads may tug in the wash or during normal wear. Many decorative stitches can be used to attach the beads to the skirt.
- Sew any patches onto the skirt. Overlap the patches to create a unique burst of color.
- Use an iron on a high heat setting to iron on any transfers. Iron-on transfers can be made from your home computer and can be personalized.
- Use fabric paint to create unique painted designs. Soak a paintbrush in fabric paint and firmly shake the brush in the direction of the skirt. This can create a unique paint splattered look.
- Avoid placing anything directly on the seams of the skirt. The seams are the thickest part of the skirt, and it may be difficult to sew over them.