Sequin (Paillette) Attachment Method 1 Method 1 Come up on the outside of the paillette and stitch down into the same hole in the center. Repeat this on the remaining three sides. Try to keep a consistent direction/pattern for each paillette (e.g. clockwise/top-bottom-left-right/etc.). (Figure T.) Sequin (Paillette) Attachment Method 2 Method 2 Come up through […]
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Bead Attachment: Whip Stitch Bugle Bead
Whip Stitch Bugle Bead The thing to keep in mind when working with bugle beads is that they are made from a long piece of glass. When the bead is cut, the ends can have sharp edges which can cause your thread to fray and eventually break. If your design allows for it, you can […]
Bead Attachment: Back Stitch Bugle Bead
Back Stitch Bugle Bead The thing to keep in mind when working with bugle beads is that they are made from a long piece of glass. When the bead is cut, the ends can have sharp edges which can cause your thread to fray and eventually break. If your design allows for it, you can […]
Bead Attachment: Back Stitch Pair of Beads
4-point Grid Back Stitch Pair of Beads This is a great method for attaching a pair of beads. We’re going to use a longer grid this time, so here is a 4-point grid. You bring your needle up at point 1 through both beads and down at 4. Come back up at 1 and go […]
Bead Attachment: Back Stitch Single Bead
For a cross-stitch piece, most of the references indicate you want to use a half cross stitch, which will cause your bead to lay slightly on a slant. Whether you start from the upper or lower left corner, doesn’t make a difference. What is important is you always use the same slant for stitching. Imagine […]
Bead Attachment: Whip Stitch Single Bead
For a cross-stitch piece, most of the references indicate you want to use a half cross stitch, which will cause your bead to lay slightly on a slant. Whether you start from the upper or lower left corner, doesn’t make a difference. What is important is you always use the same slant for stitching. Imagine […]