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How to Do Beadwork

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Do Beadwork
Do Beadwork

Curtains in author Mark Twain's Connecticut mansion sparkled with thousands of tiny beads embroidered onto the fabric. For a touch of Victorian elegance, add beads as you sew.

From Quick Guide: Sewing with Beads
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Scissors
  • Embroidery Hoops
  • Embroidery Patterns
  • Threads
  • Beads
  • Fabrics
  • Beading Needle
  1. Step 1

    Make a backstitch - begin at the right end of the pattern line.

  2. Step 2

    Visualize points 4-3-1-2 an equal distance apart along the line.

  3. Step 3

    Bring the needle up through the bottom of the fabric at point 1.

  4. Step 4

    Insert the threaded needle at point 2, and then bring it up at point 3.

  5. Step 5

    Slip one bead through the needle and onto the thread.

  6. Step 6

    Continue to backstitch. Insert the needle at point 1, then bring it up at point 4.

  7. Step 7

    Continue repeating this sequence, working from right to left and adding one bead to each stitch.

Tips & Warnings
  • All stitches must be of equal length.

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