How to Sew a Sequin on Fabric

Begin with fine, long needle and suitable thread., Place the sequin with care on the top side of the fabric, sitting in the position that you want it to be. , Bring the needle up through the fabric., Return to the backside of the fabric., Tie the...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Begin with fine

    The thread should be fine and strong; silk or cotton are good natural choices while polyester thread is long-lasting.Place the needle and thread on the underside of the fabric where you intend sewing the sequin into place.

    Match the thread to the color of the sequin rather than to the fabric.
  2. Step 2: long needle and suitable thread.

    , Draw it through the center of the sequin.

    Leave a long tail of thread on the underside. , Cross the thread over the top of the sequin. ,, The more that you sew, the faster this will become as you get used to the rhythm of going through the motions.

    When sewing sequins in a row, be sure that they're not overlapping unless this is the final look you wish to achieve.
  3. Step 3: Place the sequin with care on the top side of the fabric

  4. Step 4: sitting in the position that you want it to be.

  5. Step 5: Bring the needle up through the fabric.

  6. Step 6: Return to the backside of the fabric.

  7. Step 7: Tie the ends of the thread together on the back side to create secure knot.

  8. Step 8: Move on to the next sequin.

Detailed Guide

The thread should be fine and strong; silk or cotton are good natural choices while polyester thread is long-lasting.Place the needle and thread on the underside of the fabric where you intend sewing the sequin into place.

Match the thread to the color of the sequin rather than to the fabric.

, Draw it through the center of the sequin.

Leave a long tail of thread on the underside. , Cross the thread over the top of the sequin. ,, The more that you sew, the faster this will become as you get used to the rhythm of going through the motions.

When sewing sequins in a row, be sure that they're not overlapping unless this is the final look you wish to achieve.

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