Princess costumes are by far one of the most fun to sew - there's no limit to what you can do, you can never do too much detail, too much dazzle. Last year, I made a few Elsa dresses (one of Disney's newest princesses for those of you who may not know.) After searching for snowflake chiffon or organza, I decided to paint and glitter some plain organza just to see if it came close to what I was looking for. I wasn't sure how it would hold up though, it was a virgin paint & glitter experience for me.
Recently, someone asked if I could repair a rip in a seam of a well worn Elsa dress and if it was possible to "reglitter" it.
I'm learning warranties serve many purposes. The main purpose for me is finding something that works better. In this case, I'm trying Tulip paint with glitter hoping it will hold up better. I'm still using Tulip glitter to sprinkle on after painting the snowflakes to add more sparkle. I washed the dress on gentle and let it air dry just to see how the paint and sparkles would hold up - everything stayed in place including the gems. 
As for the seam that ripped in the organza - this time I did a french seam. It's a great seam, takes an extra step but the finished look is worth it. It's strong and there is little chance of fraying. But if it should fray, I hope the dress comes back so I can find an even better solution. Reglittering service and seam repair for the life of a dress - Because little kids should play hard in their dress up clothes.
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