Bead embroidery is a fascinating and useful activity, which for many becomes not only a hobby, but also a way to earn money. Most people choose this handicraft option for the extraordinary attractiveness of the finished paintings, which is ensured by the shine and shimmer of bright glass beads. If you compare the technique with cross stitch or satin stitch, it turns out that working with beads is much easier. Are you new to this business and don’t yet know all the subtleties and nuances? We will try to answer all your questions in this article.
To secure the threads, it is necessary to make a short seam using the “back needle” method so that a small tail remains on the wrong side. It needs to be grabbed with a thread while sewing the beads to the fabric on the front side. As a result, the “wrong side” will look neat - without extra threads and loops.
The most convenient and widespread method of bead embroidery is the “monastery stitch” (half-cross) technique. Those who embroider with threads understand what we are talking about. Those who are not yet familiar with this type of handicraft will also quickly get their bearings.The main thing is to remember that each cross on the diagram will be one bead. The stitches can be horizontal or vertical.
In addition to the “monastic seam”, you can also use the following types of stitches:
- Forward needle. It is especially often used in cases where there is a need to restore individual parts of the product.
- Attached. This method involves using perfectly even beads.
- Arched. Suitable for full hemming and framing.
- Stalked. This seam helps make the finished work tougher. It is necessary to monitor the thread tension.
Interesting! Pictures embroidered in a circle look quite unusual. The design in this pattern is applied to the fabric and is also divided into squares, only they are arranged in a spiral, from the center to the edges. It is best to embroider such pictures using a monastery or arched stitch.
Bead embroidery does not involve haste. To practice this type of needlework, it is important to choose a comfortable place with good lighting. It is better to keep small children away from the work area.
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