How to Replace Sequins or Beads

Written By: Garrett Wartelle
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How to Replace Sequins or Beads

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

Missing sequins or beading can ruin the look and value of a garment. Replacing the garment could be costly or even impossible. Replacing sequins and beadings will help to minimize waste from wearable clothing and prevent more need for cheaply manufactured clothing available through destructive methods.

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    • Gather the missing sequin, a needle, and thread. Put the thread through the needle.

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    • Double knot both ends of the thread.

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    • Make an anchor stitch where the missing item needs to be.

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    • Put the missing sequin or bead through the thread.

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    • Slide the sequin or bead down the thread to the anchor stitch.

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    • Make a straight stitch over one side of the sequin or bead into the fabric.

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    • Put the needle through the back of the last stitch without puncturing the fabric.

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    • Pull the thread through enough to make a circle.

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    • Pull the thread through the circle to make a knot.

Conclusion

Repeat the procedure for all missing sequins/beads/buttons on the clothing.

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Garrett Wartelle

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