Bead Embroidery - An Introduction

This isn't super detailed, but I explain how I start these projects, and what I use to make bead embroidered bags and purses.

For incredible examples of how fabulous this wearable artform can be, check out Sherry Serifini's website.

http://www.serafinibeadedjewelry.com/

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• bead
• embroidery
• beadwork

[inthemoonlight]

Well, you definitely have me interested in trying this. I've been cross-stitching for awhile now and have been looking for something new to try so this looks fun :) two questions though, do you use the fireline thread for this? And what type of needles do you use that go through such small beads so easily? Thanks :)

[tsummerlee]

@inthemoonlight I do use fireline on synthetics and heavier natural fabrics, or nymo on light natural fibers. A size 11 or 12 beading needle should work for seed beads size 8 to 15.

[susiejohnson65]

wher can you fin patterns?

[inthemoonlight]

@tsummerlee Thanks. After I asked this I found your video explaining it all. Sorry bout that :)

[poosaypirate]

use pencil instead of pen theres another vid here of coutour work and they use tracing paper and poke holes in that and then put marking chalk on the ppaer smear with a brush and theres your template for ur bead work

[perrisbabe]

@tsummerlee LOL...its great fun actually. Google it, take a look...I find it very fun!!! I use it mostly to make miniature rugs (1:12 scale) for dollhouses

[tsummerlee]

@perrisbabe Oh no. Are you trying to get me into something new? I have no idea what that is, but it sounds fascinating. "Needle" and "punching" sounds like dangerous fun. ;)

[perrisbabe]

@tsummerlee true...but try the needle punch ones and see how you like them

[tsummerlee]

@perrisbabe No different than how I get my patterns onto the fabric now. Tracing on graph paper or directly onto the fabric, no difference, except the expense.

[perrisbabe]

@tsummerlee I think you might be able to use graphite paper or something like that to make a tracing on the material