Tips for Working with and Sewing Sequin Fabric
Ashley HoughSequin fabric can look wonderful when added to a garment or home décor project, but it can be difficult to work with. Ashley Hough gives you tips for sewing sequin fabric that will make cutting and working with the fabric much easier.
Sequin Types
When sewing sequin fabric, it is important to know what kind of sequin fabric you are working with. There are two main types of sequin fabric, and Ashley shares both types with you. The types of sequin fabric are determined by how the sequins are attached to the base fabric—either using glue or sewn in place. Ashley also shows some of the different ways that sequins can be sewn onto fabric—either tightly or loosely spaced all over the fabric, or sewn in just some areas so they form a design. Ashley then gives tips on cutting out sequin fabric including using a dedicated pair of scissors, since plastic sequins can dull fabric scissors quickly.
Sewing
When sewing sequin fabric, removing the sequins from the seam line is sometimes required. Ashley explains which type of sequin fabric requires this preparation and which can be sewn through using the proper needle. When working with different fabric, especially specialty fabric like sequin fabric, using the proper needles, thread, and other tools is important.
Ashley then demonstrates two different methods for removing sequins from the seam allowance prior to sewing sequin fabric. The method you choose to use will depend on how the sequins are attached to the fabric as well as whether you plan to reuse or reattach the sequins to the fabric once the seam is stitched. Ashley also shares more tips on sewing sequins, including how to finish seams in a garment that are going to lay against the skin, as sequins can be scratchy and uncomfortable.
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When I have tried to sew with the glued sequin fabrics the sewing machine needle gets all gummed up. What do you do in this case?
I have trouble with the glue sticking to my machine needles when sewing type 1 sequin fabric
Enjoyed the video on sequins but I have a question. I tried to sew on the type A or 1 and used the denim needle. But I had so many skipped stitches and I think it was because of the glue. My needle got all sticky from it. How do I overcome this problem?