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From: AndreaSews
Date: 11-29-2006, 07:22 PM (1 of 9)
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How is this done? I have a plain scarf and I want to add a very short fringe to the ends of it. I'm thinking 3 small beads applied in a dangling way, and doing that every inch or half inch. Just enough to make it a little special without making it a less functional scarf. The beads I like are small, or at least the holes in them are very narrow. I have to wonder if my needle and thread would even go through them. What (needle/thread) do you sew them on with?
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 11-29-2006, 08:45 PM (2 of 9)
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I use a beading needle, can buy them either in the beading section or the needle section. Attaching them depends on the look you want. I use hand quilting thread, it is stronger than regualr thread, and not as expensive as beading thread.
Summer
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User: SummersEchos
Member since: 09-29-2004 Total posts: 884 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 11-29-2006, 09:48 PM (3 of 9)
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You also need to turn the last bead ,sideways or put a bigger bead on the end, putting the thread back through the last bead to keep them on. Beading needles are very long and very thin, easy to bend. (they have some great looking beads now...wow) Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: paroper
Date: 11-30-2006, 12:04 AM (4 of 9)
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They can be harder than blue blazes to thread too because they are sooo fine. Be sure that you keep an eye on them because if you don't you can easily loose them and sitting on them or stepping on them is no fun.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 11-30-2006, 08:12 AM (5 of 9)
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Get a wire hand needle threader when you get the needles. I've found a very fine tapestry needle is shorter and easier to handle -- easier to thread too. Some beads are just to small though. It's a good idea to knot each fringe at the fabric when you start and finish the beading so if one gets snagged they don't all come off. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 11-30-2006, 08:09 PM (6 of 9)
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all good pointers to start with. Thanks. So, that skinny little beading needle (I did get a pack) can be used not just for the beads, but also for sewing them onto the fabric? That's what I was wondering. I pictured myself anchoring each set of beads in place, and wondered if I'd be switching from a sewing needle and back to a beading needle in between, or just stick with the one. They look so fine and delicate in the package that I wondered if they'de just bend and poop out on me.
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007
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From: paroper
Date: 12-01-2006, 08:36 AM (7 of 9)
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They do bend easily but I haven't had one break. No, you'll easily be able to sew with it. They are just really easy to loose if you put them down so find a specific place to put them. I usually put my beads in a saucer and always put the needle in the saucer when I put it down so I know where it is. I dropped one and we had a massive panic as we searched for it.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 12-01-2006, 08:38 AM (8 of 9)
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Boy wouldn't my husband squeal if he sat on one of those!!! Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 12-07-2006, 12:08 AM (9 of 9)
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I keep all of my beads in old pill bottles, the snap on childproof style the pharmacist uses that I can't open! And when I am beading I have a pair of fine tweezers to pick up the beads with if I can't get them with my fingers. I pour a few beads out into the lids of the pill bottles, they don't roll away on me and can easily be put back into their containers. A roll of scotch tape is handy if they get onto the table, use the sticky side to pick them up with.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
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