How Do You Embroider With Beads Using The Running Back Stitch?
Have you ever seen an exquisite bead embroidered necklace, brooch, or anything covered in beads and wondered how anyone could possibly make such a lovely item? Well, this article will give you the basic stitch that is the backbone of bead embroidery. Bead embroidery is a simple hand method to add embellishment to any fabric. This lesson with explain how to work with seed beads, because they give the most painterly results. Any size or shape of beads can be used on fabric using the running back stitch. Generally, when large beads are added, seed beads are used to surround them, to complete the pattern or design. The running back stitch is the basic stitch used to add beads to fabric. This stitch can be used to add just a few beads, or to cover an entire area with an elaborate design of beads. Begin by placing the design portion of the fabric inside an embroidery hoop, which holds the material taught. Knot your thread and sewing up at the place where you want your beads to begin. Pull th
