Glitter can be a beautiful decoration for clothes, but it comes off easily and falls apart too. Try using hairspray or fabric glue to reattach the loose glitter! Wear and wash carefully not to rub the glitter or melt the glue.
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Method 1 of 3: Using Hairspray
Step 1. Buy hairspray
Almost all brands are suitable for a quick fix. Keep in mind that hairspray may help the glitter stick to the fabric, but it won't hold it in forever. You may need cloth glue or transparent transfer paper for a permanent fix.
Step 2. Remove the loose glitter and get ready to spray it
Shake the clothes vigorously to remove loose glitter. Place a towel on a flat, dry surface. Then, lay the clothes on the towel so that there are no folded parts.
If there are any creases or creases, hairspray will make them stiff. Consider ironing the clothes before spraying if the clothes are very wrinkled
Step 3. Spray hairspray on the glitter
Do it carefully: spray generously and make sure no part is missed. If you find an area of glitter that looks very loose, be sure to pay more attention to that area.
Step 4. Allow the hairspray to dry on the fabric
Pay attention to the drying instructions on the hairspray package. Allow a little longer than the instructions on the package because fabric drying is different from hair. When the hairspray has dried on the glitter, take the clothes and toss them gently. If any of the glitter still comes off, you may need to re-spray it. If not, you can use it as long as you are careful!
Method 2 of 3: Using Cloth Glue
Step 1. Use fabric glue to reattach the glitter
You can sprinkle some glitter on fabric glue to attach it, and coat it with a mixture of water and fabric glue to provide a layer of protection. Glitter often comes off when rubbed against something. Such an outer layer can strengthen each particle.
Step 2. Make a mixture of water and glue
First, dilute some of the fabric glue by adding some water. There is no fixed size, just dilute it to make it easy to apply with a brush. The mixture should not be too thick or too runny.
Step 3. Apply the mixture on the glitter
Place old newspaper under the fabric you want to repair. Use a synthetic bristle brush to apply, drip, or dab the glue on the glittery area. Be careful that the glitter doesn't come off when you apply the glue mixture. Also make sure to coat all the glitter parts.
Step 4. Let the glue dry for 24 hours
Place the clothes in a dry, warm and ventilated area. Make sure there are no wrinkled parts. Otherwise, the glue can keep these crumpled parts stiff forever. When the layers of glue and water dry, the clothes are ready to wear.
Method 3 of 3: Glitter Treatment
Step 1. Wash gently
Wash clothes by hand whenever possible so you can control how strong they are when you wash them. Fabric glue is a synthetic material so it won't dissolve when you wash it. It is different with the method of using hairspray which is likely not durable. In general, hand washing is gentler on the glue, glitter, and fabric. Wash it carefully and don't rub it too hard. Avoid washing in a washing machine.
Use cold water until it is lukewarm. Hot water will dissolve the glue
Step 2. Let the clothes dry in the sun
Hang clothes on a clothesline or lay them on a flat surface. The rotary dryer in the washing machine can cause the glitter to come off because the clothes will rub against other clothes. Furthermore, the heat of a fast drying technique (rotary dryer or steam dryer) may dissolve the glue and cause the glitter to come off.
Step 3. Wear clothes with care
Try to avoid friction that can rub the glitter off; try not to rub it too hard or scratch it. Also try not to wear them too often, for example by saving them for special situations, such as costumes. The more often you wear glittery clothes, the more often you will need to wash them so there is a greater chance that they will rub against each other!
