Sew on beads

Learn how to do the beaded back stitch with our step-by-step tutorial - the most used beading stitch, perfect for long curvy lines.

Fabric beading courses on Instagram: "Would you try this out? Tag us @amokabeadingschool when you do. - TOOLS USED ⬇️ • broken/glass beads • seed/sand beads (size 2) • fabric marker • measuring tape • ruler • beading needles (size 12) • invisible thread • scissors"

How to Sew Sequins: When working on a recent project and trying to decide on what method to use, I found there weren't many tutorials with pictures for sewing sequins. So here's a few different methods of hand-sewing sequins for embellishment! This is…

I love to add the sparkle and dimension to my embroidery. One way of doing this is by adding beads to your work. They come in so many varieties of colors, shapes and sizes and can really add that special something to your embroidery piece. I have been adding beads to my embroidery for quite a while

I'm in the midst of adding beadwork to "Squirrel and Locust" right now, and I wanted to share a bit about the process and the motivation for it. I start with an assortment of seed beads, teardrops, cubes, and bugle beads and so on, and spread a small amount out on a piece of vellux. Remember vellux? A foam core with brushed nylon on each side, once popular for inexpensive, lightweight blankets? I never cared for the blankets, but a square of vellux works great to keep beads from rolling…

DIY Thread Wrapped Fabric Beads Tutorial. This is such a good fabric stash buster project. All you need to make these DIY Thread Wrapped Fabric Beads are fabric and thread. Make the balls into beads,

How to sew individual beads

Following on from our Handmade Showcase post earlier this week, we thought we’d publish an introduction to freeform embroidery. You can use this technique to make beautiful bead embroidered jewelry…

Get inspired by patchwork sewing projects! Discover DIY crafts love, embroidery patterns, and personalized baby sewing projects that add a unique touch to your home decor this holiday season.

When it comes to fabric beading, you can either bead a design onto a plain piece of fabric as a way to embellish it or you can enhance a design already on the fabric. In this tutorial, Heather is adding fabric beads to a piece that she hand dyed using a method known as deconstructed silk screening. Her fabric has many different circular designs on it already that help decide the way in which the beads will be placed. Heather discusses how she plans ahead as to where she is going to add…

Sewing beads in fabric

How to Bead Fabric: I am a self taught beader. I became interested in beading about 2 years ago when I wanted to spice up a shirt. So I went out and bought beading supplied and learned using trial and error. Then I got some beading books at a used book store;…

Adding sequins and beads to a felt project makes it sparklier, prettier and envokes a vintage charm! This is our guide to the perfect technique for neatly sewn sequins and beads. Let's talk about the most important tool when working with beads and sequins -the needle. Finding the right needle for tiny beads can be tricky! It must be delicate enough to fit though a small seed bead and strong enough to stitch through felt. It must also be easy to thread! Our favorite option is by Tulip. The…

Making beads can be really addictive! Here is a way to make a rolled bead that uses fabric instead of paper and is embellished with string...

In this bead embroidery tutorial are my first 5 ways to stitch down seed beads and bugle beads on to your hand embroidery designs. See 5 MORE bead stitches h...