This master class shows how to embroider a dimensional flower with sequins: first draw a circle in the required size, divide it into petal guides, bring the needle up on one guide line, pick up one sequin and two small seed beads, repeat the sequence until the petal has enough volume, then take the needle down exactly in the center of the circle and secure the thread on the wrong side. Repeat for every petal. The center can be embroidered after the petals, or you can fill it first with small crystals and then build the sequin-and-bead petals from the center outward. For beginners, firm plain fabric in an embroidery hoop makes the small details easier to control.
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Things you will learn
A dimensional petal is built by combining one sequin with two small seed beads.
Circular marking keeps the flower size and petal shape consistent.
The needle should go down exactly in the center of the circle for neat petals.
The flower center can be filled with crystals or finished after the petals.
Firm plain fabric and an embroidery hoop make small-detail work easier.
Dimensional sequin-and-bead flower
The result is a sparkling dimensional flower that can be repeated for a composition or used as a decorative detail on a brooch, dress, bag, or other handmade item.
Materials and tools
Materials
Firm fabric, Plain fabric works best so the marking and sequins stay visually clean.
Sequins, Used for the dimensional petals.
Small seed beads, Two beads are added after each sequin.
Crystals or beads for the center, Optional, but a crystal-filled center looks more expressive.
Tools
Beading needle or fine embroidery needle, It must pass easily through the beads and sequins.
Matching thread, For securing sequins and beads.
Embroidery hoop, Keeps the fabric taut and makes small details easier to handle.
Pencil, marker, or tailor’s chalk, For drawing the circle and petal guides.
Preparation
Choose the flower size
Decide whether this will be one decorative flower or part of a composition. This determines the circle diameter and number of petals.
Mark the circle
Draw an even circle — you can trace a coin — and divide it into as many sections as the number of petals you want.
Marking and first petal
First define the flower shape and build the first dimensional petal.
Draw the guide
Draw a circle in the required size and mark the petal guide lines. If you are embroidering a composition, repeat the marking for each flower.
Bring the needle up on a guide line
Bring the needle up from the wrong side on one of the marked guide lines. Pick up one sequin and two small seed beads.
Build petal volume
Repeat the sequin-plus-two-beads sequence until the petal has the density and volume you want.
Do not overload the petal
Add volume gradually instead of making the strand too long and heavy at once.
Assembling the flower
All petals are secured in the center of the circle, creating the raised shape.
Secure the petal in the center
Take the needle with the sequins and beads down exactly in the center of the circle and secure the thread on the wrong side.
Watch the center point
If the needle does not go down in the center, the petals will spread unevenly.
Repeat around the circle
Repeat the same action for every marked guide line until the whole flower is formed.
Finish the center
You can finish the center after the petals, or do the reverse: fill the center with small crystals first, then build the bead-and-sequin petals from it.
Check the composition
When all flowers are finished, check density, color transitions, and petal direction. On firm fabric these elements hold their shape well.
Finish and variations
Finish
Final check
Check that every petal is secured firmly on the wrong side, the center is neat, and the sequins and beads do not sag.
Variations
Single flower brooch
Make one large flower and accent the center with beads or crystals.
Scattered floral design
Repeat the technique in different sizes and colors to create a composition for clothing or accessories.
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