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5 minute Beaded Hem or Necklines
Plain domestic sewing machine, simple zig zag - and that dance skirt, bag, dress has a beaded hemline. Easy as 123. These packets of beads are availalbe 5 metres in length in a variety of colours anywhere on line and at most Bazaars. This is one of many quick cheap solutions to one off events like dance performances.
A regular foot works well with this beading, line the beads up so that its more or less centered, and hand test your zig zag to make sure its wide enough that the needle only brushes gently or not at all, on either sides of the beading row. Assist the feed by gently pulling on the back and stitching slowly. This was a rather "limp" circular dance skirt for a two year old, so by stretching the lace fabric slightly, it resulted in lovelly twists and curls on the hemline. Instant Bling! Lovely twirls and big smiles!
Plain domestic sewing machine, simple zig zag - and that dance skirt, bag, dress has a beaded hemline. Easy as 123. These packets of beads are availalbe 5 metres in length in a variety of colours anywhere on line and at most Bazaars. This is one of many quick cheap solutions to one off events like dance performances.
A regular foot works well with this beading, line the beads up so that its more or less centered, and hand test your zig zag to make sure its wide enough that the needle only brushes gently or not at all, on either sides of the beading row. Assist the feed by gently pulling on the back and stitching slowly. This was a rather "limp" circular dance skirt for a two year old, so by stretching the lace fabric slightly, it resulted in lovelly twists and curls on the hemline. Instant Bling! Lovely twirls and big smiles!