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From: PaulineG
Date: 05-10-2007, 05:32 AM (1 of 12)
I'm in the mood to jazz up a few of my dds outfits with a bit of bead and/or sequin embellishment but I'm lacking inspiration. All I can find on the internet is beading for jewellery making.  Anybody know of any good sites?
Pauline
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User: PaulineG
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From: DorothyL
Date: 05-10-2007, 07:12 AM (2 of 12)
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Did you look for magazine web sites? There are several beading magazines here. Dorothy |
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Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: smessier
Date: 05-10-2007, 11:48 AM (3 of 12)
 Here are some of the sites from my favorites list. I use these from time to time for inspiration when I feel like making something special. Hope they help. http://old.medievalbeads.com/notes.shtml http://cqmagonline.com/vol03iss02/articles/art256/index.shtml http://www.beadwrangler.com/samplers/netting1/making_bead_netting_samples1.htm http://www.beadwrangler.com/samplers/embroidery1/making_embroidery_samples1.htm http://beadwork.about.com/library/weekly/neha.htm Sandy |
User: smessier
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 05-11-2007, 11:54 AM (4 of 12)
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I find lots of ideas on the "Old Navy" ads in the sunday newspapers.. My GD loves their jeans.. and I get ideas there for jeans dec. and also styoes for tops for girls..
Sew With Love
Libby |
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From: bridesmom
Date: 05-11-2007, 08:57 PM (5 of 12)
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When you are done, can I send you my jean jacket to embellish?? I want to do it, I just hate hand sewing.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: PaulineG
Date: 05-12-2007, 02:46 AM (6 of 12)
I'll do your hand embroidery/beadwork if you'll do all the machine work I want done. Think very very carefully before you answer.  I think that's where my impulse came from. I'm starting to crave an embroidery machine but don't really have space or money for what I want at the moment. Although I'd find the space if I had the cash. I can fit a lot of furniture in my garage. Pauline
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User: PaulineG
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From: bridesmom
Date: 05-14-2007, 11:34 PM (7 of 12)
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I'm wanting a machine that also embroiderys and beads at the same time - and cuts the button hole open once the machine makes it. Ya think I'll ever get one????
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: PaulineG
Date: 05-14-2007, 11:41 PM (8 of 12)
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I'm sure you could if you had enough money to spend. I think they're called dressmakers.
Pauline
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User: PaulineG
Member since: 09-08-2006 Total posts: 901 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 05-15-2007, 12:27 AM (9 of 12)
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Smarty-pants!!!
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: paroper
Date: 05-15-2007, 01:20 PM (10 of 12)
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oops sorry for the double post!
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: paroper
Date: 05-15-2007, 01:21 PM (11 of 12)
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Be sure and consider the hot fix crystals. They don't have edges to snag and come loose, they are quick to fix...you don't leave them all over the place when you leave and they are easy and fun to apply. Don't think that all are created equal though. The swartzki (ok, so that isn't even close) crystals are lovely and they stay through laundry after laundry even on childrens' clothing and knits.
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: synchromom
Date: 05-16-2007, 11:56 AM (12 of 12)
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I agree the hot fix crystals are the best thing I have found in a long time. Use the tool, it is easy and fun. I used them on sychro swim suit costumes and not a single one has fallen off. I used to use E6000 glue and it would change the clarity and we were always replacing the crystals. good luck 
Life is short, smile and enjoy the ride!
Barb |
User: synchromom
Member since: 01-04-2007 Total posts: 13 
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