If you want to make bridesmaids dresses or prom dresses look more impressive without breaking the bank, then it’s possible to liven up simple dresses with glass beads. These beads are a great choice because they catch and reflect light to add a bit of sparkle to the dress you’re wearing. Depending on your requirements, you can achieve an obvious type of shine by adding faceted glass beads or a subtle shine by using rounded and polished beads. Alternatively, you can mix the two bead spells together for a really lovely effect.
decorative straps
Dull dress straps can be enhanced by fitting them with beads. Very thin straps can be changed by threading them through thick glass beads. If you choose to do this, you will probably need to choose very smooth and polished beads, or else they may irritate the skin on your shoulders. Carefully unhook the thread at the back of the dress that holds the strap in place (or cut the thread), leaving the strap attached at the front. Thread your chosen beads onto the strap, making sure to leave a little space at one end, so you can reattach the strap to the area where you dropped it from. Sew the strap in place, making sure it is the same length as before and the dress is in the same position. It may be a good idea to go over the stitching twice, otherwise the added weight of the beads could make the strap less secure.
waist bands
Creating a sparkly glass beaded waist band is a great idea as it can make a boring or drab dress look really fresh and interesting. Although this section will talk about a sash at the waist, you can also consider putting a sash around any other section of the dress, depending on the effect you’re hoping to achieve. Moving the band up or down the body can help accentuate or hide certain areas of the body that you may or may not want to draw attention to. For example, cinching the dress below the bust can make the bust look bigger but the stomach look smaller. On a strapless dress, it’s even possible to place a sash right at the top of the dress, as long as it doesn’t detract from the neckline. These bands can be attachable or detachable.
Choose an elastic band that has some flexibility or a fixed band. If you choose a fixed material, it may need to include a tie or zipper to allow the dress to be added or removed correctly, depending on which section of the band the dress will be placed on. Once you have chosen the correct type of band, start sewing appropriate glass beads onto the band in the pattern of your choice. You can use a single line of beads, multiple lines of beads, or create a unique pattern.