Single Needle Flat Stitch Beginners Tutorial w/ Big Beads!

In this video, I teach you the basics of flat stitch, also known as bead applique or bead embroidery. This is the single needle technique that I show you using large pony beads as a visual aid then again with size 8/0 seed beads.
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[@Thialeana]

A year late but thank you! I have always wanted to learn how to do this! This is one of the simplest tutorials I have found!

[@megandicken1088]

Excellent video! Thank you for using the big beads first to be able to see!

[@dharkling890]

Thank you for this video. You are an amazing teacher! I've watched a lot and yours is so easy to understand. I am so glad to see you are still making videos.!

[@rachaeljack1299]

Super helpful video, just a newbie with hand stitching so this was great

[@Sally-g3z]

Thank you so much ❤

[@PinkSucreIllustrations]

This was super helpful! I really appreciate this video!

[@Msplayboy86]

So, while you're beading (forgive me if this is a stupid question) you only use one string to bead. Correct? You didn't tie the ends together, so it looks like 2 strings. (If that makes sense)

[@Slushiii6804]

Yep, that's correct. One string that's not tied so the beads can go around the needle

[@Morbanity]

Yes,
There is also the option of double needle flat stitching
But, if you’re lost-
what you can do is tie a knot at the very end of your threat before you put on beads, essentially, tie a knot, thread the needle through your fabric, I recommend leaving a tail from the knot to prevent unraveling and weaving it in later, after your needle has gone through then lay your beads on

[@winningnumbers]

what size needle please?

[@user-sv4ry5ip1d]

why 6 beads at the start is that the maximum you should do at one time or is there no limit?

[@thewholenessshop]

6 beads is the max that I would work with at once using the single needle method. More is a bit too much to manage and keep neat. However, I prefer two needle method which allows for more beads at once. It’s a bit more tricky though.

[@moheei7834]

What kind of thread can you use?

[@thewholenessshop]

Nymo beading thread works well :)

[@kirikaakami6941]

What kind of fabric is this?

[@thewholenessshop]

It’s called Pellon it’s a stabilizer :)