Embellishing with Lace Appliques

[@comopezenelagua3733]

So happy you’re back! Many of your videos have been so helpful to me. I’ll post a pic when I’ve finished this costume.

[@RhinestoneQueenCostumes]

Thanks so much! It's been a busy couple of years for me with building a new house and hosting our daughter's wedding at our home! I hope to post more after I get through this costume season. Hopefully, summer 2025 is a good posting year, so there's more to come!

[@melissadelorenzo9608]

I thoroughly enjoy your videos. You're very clear in your demos and all of your tid bits of info are SO helpful! Thank you!

[@RhinestoneQueenCostumes]

Thanks so much for your kind words and for watching!

[@katiecoffin4084]

Your tutorials have been great! You really cover all the bases and explain it very well! Thank You!☺

[@RhinestoneQueenCostumes]

Thanks so much for watching! Happy costuming!

[@Michelle_Volk]

I am SO excited to see you back posting!!!

[@RhinestoneQueenCostumes]

Me too! Hopefully, I can get one or two more out before costume season starts up again. Thanks for watching!

[@kirstyslaven4364]

Just found your channel and just want to say thank you ❤ you make it seem so simple & give a new sewer confidence

[@RhinestoneQueenCostumes]

I'm so glad! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Dcc333]

I think using a white velvet under the applique would give extra dimension to the leotard 😊

[@RhinestoneQueenCostumes]

It definitely would, but that wasn't the look I was going for with this one ... AND I was using items I have "on hand" (free) since I only made this costume for video demonstration pieces. In an upcoming video I will show how I stone it with flatback pearls and rhinestones. It definitely will add texture and depth to the overall look of the piece.

[@inezouwehand1448]

Yeehh ik heb dit pakje ook gemaakt in het paars tijdje geleden , met een paar ‘kleine” foutjes Zooo veel geleerd van u , als u ooit les gaat geven kom ik graag daarvoor naar u op vakantie 😍😍🎈

[@RhinestoneQueenCostumes]

Thanks so much for your kind words and for watching! Sadly, I don't have the physical space to conduct in-person workshops here, but, I'm not opposed to traveling somewhere to do one!

[@bchickpro1]

do you mind sharing where you get your embroidered fabric??? not the pre-cut

[@RhinestoneQueenCostumes]

I buy my laces everywhere I go. I'm lucky to live only an hour outside of New Orleans, and we have two fabulous stores that sell a lot of laces: (1) Jefferson Variety - a Mardi Gras store, and (2) Promenade Fine Fabrics, which specializes in high-end designer fabrics. I also make a trip to NYC every couple of years where I scour the fashion district for pieces to add to my stash. In the rare instance that I get a commission that I can't find fabric in my stash or at local stores, I hit Etsy and the search is on.

[@MaryBooky]

I have a dress with colorful embroidery that I’d like to glitz up. Would I get colored rhinestones and apply them over the same color flower? Say an orange rhinestone over the orange flower or just outline the the flower?

[@RhinestoneQueenCostumes]

That's usually how I do it! You can even shade with stones! Anything you can do with a paintbrush, you can do with rhinestones! Flatback pears are also a nice touch. They don't shine, but they do add texture. Go to my Facebook page and look at solo costume photos. I have a black pleather jacket that I appliqued and stoned. I also have multiple dance costumes with stoned appliques. Peruse those pics for inspiration for your dress. Happy rhinestoning!