E for Embellishment #3

Embellishing clothes can be a tricky process especially if the material to be embellished is not tightly woven.


This is the case for my next embellishment project.


When I bought this dress, I was only attracted by the design and motifs and did not realise that the material is loosely woven.

So when I decided to embellish this dress, it was rather difficult for me to conceal the knots of the thread. Fortunately, I found a way to solve this issue by double looping the thread instead. By doing so, I didn't need to make knots at the beginning or ending.


Also when I bought the beads, I did not realise that they were spray painted beads because after only 1 wash, the gold on some of the beads disappeared. What's left was a clear plastic bead. Boy, don't I feel cheated? I guess that was the reason they sold the beads cheap.


Ah well, I could always change the beads when all of the paint have worn out. Until then, I am happy with the outcome of my efforts.

beads around motif

end of sleeve (left and right)

bottom of skirt

bottom of skirt (back)