How to Bling Your Figure Skating Dress [Amazing Result]

You want to add crystals to an existing or new dress? why not, you can do it yourself. Not sure yet? first of all, read this article and if your not convinced feel free leave me your comments and questions 

STEP 1 | SELECT YOUR DRESS

It’s up to you, you can add bling to an existing dress, create it or buy the base of your figure skating dress.

STEP 2 | BUILD YOUR PLAN

Make the plan for your creation ...

• How many rhinestones do you want to apply on your dress?
• How big do you want it?
• How many colors?
• Draw your plan and measure

Hotfix Rhinestones or Flatback Rhinestones

You can use a HotFix Rhinestones applicator or do you prefer to apply FlatBack Rhinestones with glue and precise syringes?

When I create skating dresses, I prefer to use HotFix Crystals because the glue must be applied very precisely and not overflow, but some fabrics are too fragile for the hot glue. You may need to apply FlatBack Crystals on some parts of your dress if some areas require delicacy.

STEP 3 | MATERIALS YOU NEED

Make a list of all the products you need for your project.

As an example, here are all the materials that I used to complete my creation (dress size 12-13).

• Sew On Rhinestones
• 19 x Oblique Heart Jet 14x9mm
• 44 x Baguette Jet 18x6mm

• Crystal  (1 gross)
• Light Sapphire AB   (1 gross)
• White Opal  (1 gross)

• Crystal   (3 gross)
• Light Sapphire   (3 gross)
• White Opal   (2 gross)

• Crystal   (1 gross)
• Light Sapphire   (1 gross)
• White Opal  (1 gross)

• Crystal  (24 pcs)

TIPS: When they're so many rhinestones to install, several professionals prefer to use one hotfix applicator for each of the stone's sizes. I used 3 Hotfix applicators to complete this project SS16, SS20, and SS30.

all materials can be found at our illaminous online store 

STEP 4 | WHERE TO START

Apply the Sew On first to make sure they are installed in their place.

As in the picture

STEP 5 | TESTS AND APPLY RHINESTONES

Connect your HotFix applicator and perform preliminary tests on a sample of each of the tissues on which you will be applying rhinestones. You must check the time for it to be well applied and if they do not damage the fabric.

STEP 6 | LET'S DO IT

Now it's your turn. Apply your rhinestones according to the previous drafted plan.

Here is the result.