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Choose the dress you wish to improve. Try it on and look in the mirror. Decide if there is a particular aspect that you wish to change or if you just want to add a Swarovski Earrings bit of extra detail. Trying the dress on before you begin to customize it will help you focus on which areas you like and which areas need a bit of work.
Add embellishments to your dress. A row of sequins or jewels along the neckline, bottom of the skirt or waist can dramatically Swarovski Earrings UK alter the appearance of your dress. Look in craft stores for inexpensive gems that can be sewn on to your prom dress. Pay particular attention to any visible seams on your dress, add jewels to seam lines to disguise them and give the appearance of a designer dress.
Iron-on or sew an applique to the skirt of your dress. A sparkly applique will draw attention to a particular area such as your legs or back. If your dress has thick straps, sew two smaller sparkly appliques on to the shoulders.
Purchase tulle in a contrasting color to your dress to make an underskirt and to give your dress a fuller shape. If your sewing skills Swarovski Earrings Sale are not particularly strong, get a seamstress to make the underskirt for you. The underskirt could be hidden or an inch could be left poking out to add more color.
Add a sash to the waist of your dress. A sash will define your waist and make your dress appear more formal. Tie the sash into a loose bow at the back of the dress and secure with a small stitch to keep it looking neat. Your sash should be a contrasting color to your dress, such as white or hot pink on a black dress.
Accessorize your dress with bold statement jewelry such as a chunky necklace or drop earrings. Accessories can really bring a plain Swarovski Earrings UK Sale dress to life. Coordinate other items of clothing to compliment your prom dress, such as satin gloves or a shawl.
Measure the length you will need for a bracelet or necklace. Cut a length of fishing line which is double that size.
Prepare to attach one side of a barrel clasp to one end of the length of fishing line, using a clinch knot.
Begin the clinch knot by passing the end of the fishing line through the eye of the barrel clasp on the half you are attaching to the line.
Double back with the end of line that was passed through the eye, wrapping around the section of fishing line near the eye, about five turns.
Pass the end of the fishing line through the first Swarovski Elements Earrings loop above the barrel clasp eye, and then through the large loop and pull to tighten. If done correctly, the line will not slip off the eye if tugged.
String beads on to the fishing line. The entire bracelet (except for the barrel clasps that will be attached on each end of the string) should be covered with a bead. Add enough beads to make the desired length.
Add the remaining half of the barrel clasp to the end of line Swarovski Elements Earrings UK where you are adding the beads. Position it as close as possible to the last bead added.
Cut off any excess fishing line and tuck any exposed end of fishing line under the beads to conceal.
Add embellishments to your dress. A row of sequins or jewels along the neckline, bottom of the skirt or waist can dramatically Swarovski Earrings UK alter the appearance of your dress. Look in craft stores for inexpensive gems that can be sewn on to your prom dress. Pay particular attention to any visible seams on your dress, add jewels to seam lines to disguise them and give the appearance of a designer dress.
Iron-on or sew an applique to the skirt of your dress. A sparkly applique will draw attention to a particular area such as your legs or back. If your dress has thick straps, sew two smaller sparkly appliques on to the shoulders.
Purchase tulle in a contrasting color to your dress to make an underskirt and to give your dress a fuller shape. If your sewing skills Swarovski Earrings Sale are not particularly strong, get a seamstress to make the underskirt for you. The underskirt could be hidden or an inch could be left poking out to add more color.
Add a sash to the waist of your dress. A sash will define your waist and make your dress appear more formal. Tie the sash into a loose bow at the back of the dress and secure with a small stitch to keep it looking neat. Your sash should be a contrasting color to your dress, such as white or hot pink on a black dress.
Accessorize your dress with bold statement jewelry such as a chunky necklace or drop earrings. Accessories can really bring a plain Swarovski Earrings UK Sale dress to life. Coordinate other items of clothing to compliment your prom dress, such as satin gloves or a shawl.
Measure the length you will need for a bracelet or necklace. Cut a length of fishing line which is double that size.
Prepare to attach one side of a barrel clasp to one end of the length of fishing line, using a clinch knot.
Begin the clinch knot by passing the end of the fishing line through the eye of the barrel clasp on the half you are attaching to the line.
Double back with the end of line that was passed through the eye, wrapping around the section of fishing line near the eye, about five turns.
Pass the end of the fishing line through the first Swarovski Elements Earrings loop above the barrel clasp eye, and then through the large loop and pull to tighten. If done correctly, the line will not slip off the eye if tugged.
String beads on to the fishing line. The entire bracelet (except for the barrel clasps that will be attached on each end of the string) should be covered with a bead. Add enough beads to make the desired length.
Add the remaining half of the barrel clasp to the end of line Swarovski Elements Earrings UK where you are adding the beads. Position it as close as possible to the last bead added.
Cut off any excess fishing line and tuck any exposed end of fishing line under the beads to conceal.