How much for adding beading

I don’t think anyone will be able to give you a ballpark figure here, especially without knowing the amount of beading you will be adding. $100 just for beading sounds like you are adding quite a bit, in which case the alterations cost might be quite high. You have to remember, every single bead must be handsewn one at a time- it is a very tedious and time consuming process.

Seamstress here ---- $20.00 an hour for hand beading. Typically I can get about 30" to 36" (linear inches) of SIMPLE beading done in that time frame.

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I just want beading on the bodice

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Plan on at least 5 hours of work, minimum. Each bead has to be placed within the pattern of the lace. A seamstress can't just "Add beads" willy-nilly. (and please don't take it like I'm scolding you!) Beads would need to be randomly placed on the straps, and gradually fade out at the bottom of the bodice so everything blends and it DOESN'T look like you added beading. Best bet is to decide exactly what you want, WHERE you want the beads on the dress and even maybe sketch it out before heading to a seamstress. To give you an idea, I hand beaded the belt and the medallion for this bride - $250.00

View Quoted Comment Wow you did great work , I’m not taking it that way I just want bead work on the lace but not too much where I look like a disco ball I did as a sash so just the beading above the belt any critique would be appreciated

View Quoted Comment Oh that belt really makes the dress shine! Is there a way you can lay your dress flat on a bed, with the belt around it, and just put a few beads on the bodice to get a feel for how it will look? Honestly, I don't think you need the extra sparkly, but as always, this is YOUR day so do what makes you happy!

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After seeing the dress in person yesterday and seeing me in the dress my belt gives me extra shine to where I don't think I need the beading, I contacted their in-house alternation lady and she quoted me 40.00 an hour. while I have the money I don't really want to spend it