DIY Pearl Embellished Denim

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Pearl embellished everything is all over the ‘gram! From denim jackets to jeans, even baseball hats, if it can’t move, stick some pearls on it. The minute I saw my favorite blogger (Courtney Kerr, BTW) in pearl embellished jeans, I knew I had to DIY my own. This DIY is perfect for denim jeans or a jacket. Though this DIY pearl embellished denim requires a bit of sewing, it’s as easy as sewing on a button.

Supplies

Denim Jacket or jeans (I purchased mine from Goodwill)
Drilled pearls (30-50 recommended) (I used different colors and sizes)
Needle
Thread (I recommend clear thread or colored thread to match pearls)
Scissors

Start by laying a jacket/jeans out flat and placing the pearls in a desired pattern. Use chalk (easier to remove than ink) and make tiny dots under the pearls. Remove the pearls and place to the side. (I skipped this step because I wanted a more cascading, waterfall look.)
Cut a piece of thread 12-16 inches long. Thread a needle and double knot the ends of the thread.
From the underside of the jacket or jeans, push the needle up through the denim using the chalk marks as guidance.

Thread a pearl onto the needle. Then, Thread the needle tightly through and back into the denim, as close to the first hole as possible. Thread back through a second time (and maybe even a third if the pearl feels unsecured).
Wrap the thread three times around the base of the pearl then thread back through the denim. On the underside, tie in a double knot and cut off excess thread.

Repeat until all the chalk marks have been covered. I started out with all of one color then gradually added on so each side would be be even.
Tip: If your sewing skills or lacking or you’re short on time, use flat backed pearls like these and Quick Grip.