How Do You Sew With Seed Beads?
Seed beads are small glass beads that are often used to embellish articles of clothing and personal accessories. Seed beads are sold in packages of uniform sizes based loosely on how many seed beads it takes to equal 1 inch. For example, if you are sewing with size 11/0 seed beads, it will take 11 or 12 seed beads to equal 1 inch. Seed beads are available from size 6 to 15; the smaller the number, the larger the bead. Learning to sew with seed beads is a simple process, as long as you can thread a needle and know how to make an up-and-down stitch, you’re in business. Trace the outline of the pattern onto the fabric with a fabric pen. The marks from fabric pens will wash away. Thread the size 10 beading needle with 24 inches of waxed beading thread. Pull the tail of the thread about 8 inches through the eye of the beading needle. There is no need to knot the working end of the thread. Beading needles and thread are available at most craft stores. Insert the needle from the back of the f
