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l have started embellishing t-shirts by sewing beads/sequins on them.What is the best way to do this so that they do not come loose after repeated washings?Can l sew them and glue them for extra strength? If so, does anyone have a particular glue that they can recommend? Or is there maybe some kind of wonder-under type product that l can iron on the back to hold the stitching in place??Any help on this subject is greatly appreciated!!

 

What is the best way to sew beads on a t-shirt

my grandma(mother of five kids an made every one of there clothes and hers) says that the easyest way to do it is to clue it but she says that there is very many ways =)

 

What is the best way to sew beads on a t-shirt

Go into beading crafts on eBay and question some of the sellers there. I am sure they would be more then willing to assist you.

 

What is the best way to sew beads on a t-shirt

If you have the patience, by hand is the best way. The glues do not always work. Just make sure you loop throught the bead more than once to make sure it holds. Wash on delicate and do not dry in the machine. Good luck!

 

What is the best way to sew beads on a t-shirt

Instead of sewing on beads, have u considered the kind that iron on?

There r little svaroski crystals that u can buy at Hobby Lobby, as well as the iron applicator to apply them. I've used the little iron to put jewels on machine embroidery that I've done. It is lasted through a great number of washings - it was on a girl is dress.

There is a company on the internet that u can buy them from too - I've seen them at some sewing shows. They also have iron on premade designs for shirts that might work. Link below.

 

What is the best way to sew beads on a t-shirt

NEVER EVER use aleene is O K to Wash It glue. Use her Jewel-it glue. OK to Wash it turns yellow, then orange & I mean bright orange when exposed to prolonged sunlight. REALLLLY!!!!!! so do not let ur work be ruined.

the jewel-it glue is thin & bluish in color wet but dries absolutely clear & stays that way.

I saw a wedding gown in a shop window that went orange with that OK to wash it & the owner turned it around by putting up a sign that said, do not let this happen to you, let me do ur wedding right! Talk about a good save.