Beaded embroidery makes any item unique, gives it a stylish look and personality. But, like any other type of embroidery, beads require serious preparation and attention during work.
It is necessary
- Beads of different colors;
- Sequins (optional);
- Threads with lavsan or polyester to match the clothes;
- Embroidery hoop;
- Paper;
- Fine beaded needles;
- Colored and graphite pencils;
- Copy paper.
Instructions
Step 1
Draw a sketch of the future embroidery. First, mark the general outlines with a pencil, then mark transitions and lines with different colors. You can create a sketch in which a section of clothing is completely embroidered (the fabric is not visible), or you can depict only a silhouette with several lines inside the object (for example, a leaf with veins). The second option is easier, so if you don't have enough experience, use it.
Step 2
Place carbon paper over the area of the fabric where you want to embroider. Place the sketch on top. Arrange all layers evenly so that the clothes do not wrinkle and the sketch does not move.
Transfer the design from the sketch to the fabric. Circle all the lines with a pencil so that the outline is completely copied to the clothes. Then remove the copy paper, and put the sketch next to it.
Step 3
Hoop the fabric so that the beginning of the first line you will embroider is open for sewing. Insert the thread through the needle and tie a knot at the end. Draw the thread from inside to face at the starting point of the first line.
Step 4
There are several techniques of bead embroidery: "monastic", "arched", "forward the needle", "fastened", etc. For openwork patterns, an arched seam, otherwise called "back to the needle", is suitable.
Type 3-4 beads of the required color on a needle. Pass the needle through the fabric at such a distance from the beginning that there are no gaps between the beads. They should be in a straight line.
Bring the needle back to your face behind the last bead and go through it again. Cast on 2-3 more beads and fasten them again, going to the wrong side. So work out the whole line.
Unlike the "monastery" seam, the arched seam is more flexible and allows you to create patterns of various shapes.
Step 5
Gradually displacing the hoop, embroider all the lines of the design on the garment. Check your sketch so you don't get confused about the colors. Hide the ends of the threads in the beads.
