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Loose beads and sequins

Tutorial of this beautiful beading plate broderie d’art with raised edge. Ideal for anyone who embroiders with loose beads.

When working with small materials such as beads, pearls and sequins, it is a challenge not to let them roll over the table, your fabric in the embroidery frame, or ground. This beading plate is specially designed to collect, sort and use these small items. 

Beading Plate Broderie d’Art

We have made a clear description (with photos!) on how to make this beading plate yourself in a way that also looks beautiful. Step-by-step. No puzzling or messing around: a sleek plate covered with silk fabric, which you will enjoy endlessly. 

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Broderie d’Art: Collection of Techniques

The term broderie d’art is used to summarize the collection of techniques used in Parisian haute couture. Embroidery is not only done with the famous tambour needle or Lunéville needle, but also with, among other things, loose beads and sequins with needle and thread. The use of a beading plate is especially useful for this last application. 

• keeping together small, loose elements such as beads, sequins and (Swarovski) stones
• sorting beads
• combining colors of beads and/or sequins

Embroidery tools: my tip!

I myself store loose beads by color in glass jars. That way nothing is lost. When I want to give an embroidery a little shine, I take the pot with the color I want, I sprinkle some of the contents in a beadeing plate and can see exactly what I have. Then I choose the materials I want to use. After use, I pour the remaining beads and sequins back into the glass jar.