1. How to sew on a button 1 2
Tie a knot in your thread and thread your needle.
Pass the threaded needle up through the underside of the fabric until knot hits the fabric. 4 3
Repeat step three through all holes until it is secure. To tie off the button, pass the needle through a small bit of fabric twice to create a loop then pass the needle through the loop 2 or 3 times.
Pass the needle up through one hole in the button, then down through the second hole and back to the underside of the fabric.
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2. How to sew on a sequin 1 2
Tie a knot in your thread and thread your needle.
Pass the threaded needle up through the underside of the fabric until knot hits the fabric. 4 3
Repeat step three until it is secure. To tie off the sequin, pass the needle through a small bit of fabric twice to create a loop then pass the needle through the loop 2 or 3 times.
Pass the needle up through one hole in the sequin, then down through the side of the sequin and back to the underside of the fabric.
Handy hint
If you want to sew another sequin next to the one you have just sewn, don’t knot your thread and start again just push needle through underside of fabric where you want your sequin to be and repeat step 3.
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3. How to do hand embroidery
There are many different hand embroidery stitches you can use to create different effects. Follow the first two stages on this page to set up your hand embroidery and then use the step by step instructions for each type of stitch to get the effect you want.
Bullion knot
Straight stitch
Chain stitch
Back stitch
Running stitch
French knot
Stem stitch
Lazy daisy stitch 1 2
Tie a knot in your thread and thread your needle.
Pass the threaded needle up through the underside of the fabric until knot hits the fabric.
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