Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Choose a method to add the rhinestones to your clothes. Although regular glue is fine for temporary designs (like a shirt for kids' dress-up play), consider a manual tool to poke the studs through the fabric or gems that you can adhere with a special adhesive so you'll be able to regularly wear and launder the garments (see Resources).
2

Protect your work surface and place a spare piece of fabric, chipboard or even wood inside the garment you're adorning to prevent the adhesive or prongs from reaching through to the layer of fabric beneath it.
3

Decorate a pair of jeans with simple touches. Create a monogram on a back pocket or run a line of rhinestones along the top of the front pockets. Add studs down each leg or form a design on the cuff like a flower, row of hearts, a word or a cool pattern.
4

Dress up a plain T-shirt, dress shirt or tank top by affixing rhinestones around the neck or along the bottom hem. You can also trace a stencil or shape lightly with pencil to create a large pattern on the back of the shirt.
5

Add glitz to canvas sneakers by affixing rhinestones up the back, around the top opening or as a funky design on the toe. Also add rhinestones to the straps of flip-flops and sandals as a glamorous touch.
6

Design accessories to coordinate with your outfits. Affix rhinestones to a scarf or adorn the pocket or handles of a plain handbag. You can also add sparkle to a cuff bracelet, wide plastic headband or small hair clips.