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Old 06-28-2007, 10:36 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by Arella View Post
Just make sure you have a very sharp needle if your hand beading it. I've never had a problem hand beading lycra. Any stretch fabric requires a very sharp needle.
If your
adding sequins and beads to the skirt with a sewing machine you can get specialty feet for your machine that will guide it them on beautifully and easily.

Hope this helps you alittle.
You won't end up with a mess!
Crap! Thank goodness I found this post. Have I been doing it wrong the whole time?

I heard that knits need a duller needle to part the fibers, while wovens need sharp needles to pierce the fibers. So sharp sharp needles work really well for you? Do tell...
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