How to Add Studs to Denim

Confession: I pretty much want to add studs to everything. I love the look of them! This probably goes all the way back to my middle school days; when I thought I was really punk rock. Studs are pretty simple to add to thin fabrics because you can easily insert them and then bend back the prongs. But thicker fabrics, such as denim or leather, can be a bit more tricky. Here's my fool proof method for adding studs to denim.1. Needed: exacto knife, small pliers, studs (the one pictured is larger than the ones I added to to my shirt) and your garment. 2. Find where you want to place your stud. 3. Use the exacto knife to poke two holes in your garment; where the prongs need to go. 4. Insert your stud through the holes. 5. Use the pliers to bend the prongs down. 6. Make sure the prongs are secure before adding more studs.*Tip: place an old pillow or folded blanket under your garment as you work. You don't want to poke your exacto knife through to your leg—ouch! Be safe and have fun adding studs to your clothes. xo. emma

Comments

[Katiecupcake]

Where do you buy the studs?? I haven't ever seen them in my craft stores, but maybe I'm just looking in the wrong place...

[Tinacious.Me]

yes, i would like to know where i could order studs too! such a neat DIY!
http://www.tinacious.me

[jess the chipster]

Does this take ages? It looks awesome. I've always wanted to stud my boots, but I don't want them to scratch my feet :(

[Mardi]

Studs do look great on everything. I lalalalove them!

xx Becoming Urban

[Natasha Fatah]

Seeing studs everywhere.
Thanks for the DIY.

xoxo
http://natashafatah.blogspot.com
~Natasha Fatah~

[Amy Nguyen]

I have always wanted to try this. I need some motivation!

tiny crush

[Maria]

Fabulous, I've been meaning to try this!

[olga]

This is so pretty! I could certainly transform some pieces! Thanx for sharing!
http://www.fashionatint.blogspot.com/

[Tor]

I love that you decorated your pliers! I'm not really into studs, but I think I want to experiment with them.

[Sam]

Is now considering an up-cycle of an old bag with studs....ooh the mind boggles :-)

[Lulu Fernandez]

Wow!!
I love the DIY!

I did something similar with my jean shorts!

Check out!!
The Lady Posh

xx

Lulu

[Carly]

I love mixing feminine pieces with masculine pieces. Enter: studs.

So pretty! Thanks for sharing.

Mattandcarlycross.blogspot.com

[tara polly]

modern bedazzling, rad!

[Shannon]

I've always wanted to do this. Thank you for the inspiration.

http://www.shannonhearts.blogspot.com/

[evie white]

wow! love that rock and roll indie look! i really wanted to sew on a fabric in the same sort of shape just like a shirt i saw in topshop...!!!

[patrycja2407]

I must try to do it!

[Emma]

Katiecupcake- I bought most of mine from a local leather store in our town. But I've also purchased some from Studsandspikes.com and liked their variety of sizes. There are probably some good deals on ebay/etsy too. Good luck!

-Emma

[Petite and Hungry]

great tutorial!

www.petiteandhungry.blogspot.com

[Sophie]

I love it!
And I really love your blog.

[jacquie]

I love studs! Never thought it could be so easy.

damnjacquie.blogspot.com