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Sequins are tiny pieces of glitz and glam that add shine to a woman’s life. These are the most demanded yet affordable staples for a fashion lover or soigné diva. You can find these anywhere and everywhere around you.
When talking about a lady, sequins flatter her appearance by adding an extra shine to her apparel, footwear, and accessories like scarves, barrettes, and earrings. Likewise, when talking about debonair, sequins can be added to jackets, blazers, and t-shirts.
That’s not all! Sequins also make the finest home décor items in plenty of ways. Interior experts utilize these sequins by adding them to curtains, cushion covers, rugs, tablecloths, and much more. With such an extensive use of sequins, there comes a list of DIYs involving these tiny shiny particles.
But the primary question here is how to make the most of them. To help individuals have their way with sequins, we have created this blog. It is more like a detailed guide to know how you can add sequins to anything.
Let us start with the different types of sequins available on the market.
Different Types of Sequins
Sequins are easy to find anywhere regardless of their shapes and sizes. You can visit any nearby art and craft store or order them from your favorite bead retailer. There are plenty of sequin types available on the mart. The popular ones include,
- Heart sequins
- Square sequins
- Snowflake sequins
- Oval sequins
- Spoke sequins
- Shell sequins
- Navette sequins
- Leaf sequins
- Sunburst sequins
- Star sequins
- Shell sequins
Besides these, sequins are available in the form of mesh, motifs, and confetti. These sequins can be added to any material or fabric by sewing or sticking. To make sure you are doing it the right way, it is necessary to use an appropriate needle and thread.
Which Needle and Thread Are Best for Sewing Sequins?
There is no particular needle made for sewing sequins. You only need a small needle that can easily pass through the holes of the confetti you are using. Most people prefer using a crewel needle of 10 size as it helps to sew almost any kind of sequins. Also, you can prefer using the thin beaded needle.
Similarly, there is no specific thread that may be used with sequins. for ease of use, try using a cotton thread as it is difficult to break. Plenty of artwork experts recommend using embroidery thread as it gives an appealing look.
What Color Is Best to Use for Sewing Thread?
If you’re looking to sew sequins, give attention to the fabric first. it is very important to know where you want to sew the sequins as it helps to finalize the type of thread and its color.
Primarily, there are three ways to decide the color of the thread.
- If you are working on the same color of background and sequins, let the thread be of a matching shade.
- If you were working on a background and sequins of different colors, pick a thread that matches either the background or the sequins.
- If you are working on multiple colors or you do not want your thread to match any of the colors in the fabric or sequins, use an invisible plastic thread.
How To Sew Sequins on Anything?
To start sewing sequins, start by attaching a thin fusible interfacing at the back of the fabric where you want to stitch. A fusible interfacing basically is a special type of fabric that melts when heat and steam from the iron is applied to it.
Also, it contains adhesive on one side, which routes to attach to the fabric you're working on. Placing it between your sequins and the fabric will help your design to stay in place. It will also keep your clothes from weighing down or prevent the holes from expanding with the addition of more sequins. Soon after you have fixed the interfacing, start by making two anchoring stitches on the spot where you will add your first sequin.
Now, let us look forward to the different methods through which you can attach sequins to a fabric or any other material.
Method One – Attaching Individual Sequins
Most sequins are designed with a hole in the middle, regardless of their sheep. Hence, always start by stitching a single knot from between the sequins to one of its edges in order to attach it to the fabric. to prevent it from moving, add another stitch from within the hole into a straight line following the prior stitch.
Also, you can sew multiple stitches from within the whole to different corners of the sequin as per its shape. It also gives an attractive design in case you are working on embroidery. However, for an elegant design, try to keep all the stitches in one direction while adding other sequins in a straight line.
While there are a variety of sequins, you may feel the need to make different types of stitches as per their shapes. For sequins with holes near the edges, make a double stitch between the hole and the edge to fix it strongly on the fabric.
To sew plenty of sequins individually, make multiple stitches around each sequin and prepare your design. Remember to make two anchoring stitches for every sequin you sew.
Method Two – Attaching Sequins in A Row
There are three different ways to attach sequins in a straight line or a row. These include sewing them with two straight stitches, back stitches, and random stitches. Let us look forward to these in detail.
Attaching Sequins with Two Straight Stitches
This is one of the safest and easiest methods to add sequins in a row. To attach sequins in this manner, sew a sequin with one straight stitch. Now, add another sequin to the thread and pass it through the center of the previous sequin.
Continue this method to create a straight line. You can also add sequins side by side by stitching them in this way.
Attaching Sequins with Back Stitches
Back stitching sequins is similar to simple back stitching done manually. It is an ideal option to try with cupped sequins or flat sequins. To try this type of stitching, start by sewing a sequin individually. Hence, the first thing to do is to make two anchoring stitches on either side of a sequin.
Now, pass the needle through the center of the first sequin and leave enough space for two stitches to adjust before making another stitch in the fabric. On the newly made stitch attach another sequin and sew it with a new anchoring stitch.
Attaching Sequins Randomly
To attach sequins in a random manner, always start sewing them in a row with two straight stitches at one end of the sequin. In case you want to draw a random pattern or design through these sequins, chalk it on the fabric. now start attaching sequins on the design that you have drawn in the same manner.
In short, for every sequin that you stitch, make two anchoring stitches at one end of the sequin. As compared to other methods, this style of attaching sequins is not as reliable as you may think. However, it saves time and helps to draw a design quickly.
For a better look at this design, try to use a nylon thread or an embroidery thread with the sequins.
Method Three – Attaching Sequins for Edge Embroidery
For edge embroidery, designers mostly prefer large sequins that can make a prominent effect. It consists of a hole near the edge in which the sequins are tucked. The pattern created through these is known as spangles.
Start by attaching the sequins in the hole created at the edge with the help of a needle. You may require two straight stitches for this process. For an enhanced look, try adding other embellishments like beads, small sequins, and similar accessories.
Method Four – Attaching Sequins with Beads
This is one of the most basic, popular, and loved design styles with sequins. It is probably preferred when attaching cupped shape sequins in a line for embroidery. The cup shape can often make a design look odd if nothing is attached to the top of it.
for this reason, most designers prefer using beads or smaller sequins for an enhanced look. you can attach multi-sized and multi-shaped beads as per the pattern you are trying to create. attaching beads with sequins is not as difficult as it seems.
simply pass the needle and thread through the central hole of the sequin and insert a bead into the needle. Now pass the thread and needle back through the same sequins in a way that the bead covers the central hole.
Method Five – Attaching Sequins Using a Sewing Machine
Last but not the least, we have shared the professional method of sewing sequins to anything. it is the in-store method of attaching sequins by using a computerized sewing machine. these machines are designed in such a way that they can easily attach these tiny sparkles to the fabric quickly and professionally.
Of course, you cannot perform this type of sewing at home without such a machine. Interestingly, many people can also attach sequins through a regular sewing machine. this method it's compatible with large-sized sequins. According to designing experts, free motion embroidery is possible using large sequins and a regular sewing machine.
Final Thoughts
that's all about sequins and sewing from our side. The above-mentioned methods are expert proved and the most popular ones for sewing sequins. Have you ever heard song sequins at home?
do you think the above-discussed ideas and methods are helpful enough for beginners? Please share your views on attaching sequins to anything. Also, let us know your favorite style of sequins in the comments below.
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