Beading and sequins
Beadwork attaches beads to each other or sews them onto cloth; sequins are small, shiny disc-shaped ornaments.
What it is
Sewing beads and sequins onto fabric.
Who it suits
Anyone who wants to add sparkle.
What you need
Beading needle and thread, a hoop and beads.
A first project
A row of overlapping sequins.
The beading and sequins guides
Beginner's guide
What you need
Techniques and stitches
Mistakes and fixes
Next steps
Sources
All checked November 1, 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.
