beaded applique on bridal wear

[Joyce D.]

Does anyone have any experience in attaching a purchased beaded applique to the sash of a bride's maid dress? The applique has a clear plastic backing. I'm thinking that I have to have a strong needle and use white thread with small running stitches to attach it firmly. Any thoughts are appreciated!

[Joyce D.]

Since the backing is clear I would match the thread colour to the fabric colour - you don't say what colour the sash is but since you mention white thread I am assuming the sash is white. However it might be worth just checking whether an off white thread would be better - there are so many different whites out there, and just laying the 2 strands of thread over the combination won't take long to see which is best. As for needle I would go with your favourite hand sewing one and see how it goes.

[Margo C.]

Of course Rosemary would match the thread! She's meticulous like that!

Personally, I would be looking for a flexible adhesive to glue that sucker down! Something that would work for fabric/plastic.

[Rita C.]

Belts and braces for me. Glue it down and then use monopoly thread making sure to tie off the ends well leave a good inch tail and bury it in the lining.

[Rita C.]

Not keen on monopoly for clothing - used it once because of trouble trying to match colours and not being able to get to the shop in the time. I was dis-satisfied with the end result because it doesn't flex like cotton/polyester thread, but the customer didn't notice :roll:

Of course you could always wait until they are dressed and then use drawing pins (thumb tacks?) to make sure that it doesn't move :wink: :twisted: :lol:

[Rita C.]

Or staples! A friend of mine used to do that when her skirt hem came undone. :lol:

[wendy w.]

I use surgical tape that's white

Are you sure you don't remove the plastic :?

[Joyce D.]

Thank you, all, for your suggestions! Keep the ideas coming. I won't actually have the project in my hands until a week from today. I'll let you know how it turns out!

[Nancy R.]

Thank you, all, for your suggestions! Keep the ideas coming. I won't actually have the project in my hands until a week from today. I'll let you know how it turns out!

With pictures???

Nancy

[Rita C.]

Yeah, we are a visual bunch, pictures are always appreciated.