# [Position beads and sequins](https://threadcabin.com/explore/331/position-beads-and-sequins)

> Check hole size, needle access and attachment direction before choosing placement. Weight and sharp edges can change how the ground and thread behave.

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- Language: en
- Published: 2026-09-25T17:26:34.8897767+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-25T17:26:39.6644413+00:00
- Craft: Embroidery
- Primary image: [Illustration: A small ribbon-embroidered flower with soft folded petals, a few securely attached beads and flat sequins on linen.](https://threadcabin.com/images/explore/focused/ribbon-beads.jpg)

Check hole size, needle access and attachment direction before choosing placement. Weight and sharp edges can change how the ground and thread behave.

## Before you start

Prepare a small offcut of the intended ground with the intended needle and thread. Mark the practice area lightly and support the fabric without stretching its grain.

## Try this example

Attach five beads in the intended orientation on a scrap, using the planned number of thread passes. Flex gently and check whether beads rotate, sag or abrade the thread.

## Check your result

- Release the frame and inspect front and reverse. The thread should lie as intended without distorting the ground; shorten a stitch or change the sample before pulling harder.
- Coverage and tension depend on the actual ground, thread and stitch length. A diagram shows the route, not a universal thread quantity or tension setting.

## Sources

- [rsnstitchbank.org: reference](https://rsnstitchbank.org/)
- [rsnstitchbank.org: running stitch](https://rsnstitchbank.org/stitch/running-stitch)

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## Sources and provenance

- [Running, back, and stem stitch: compare the thread path](https://threadcabin.com/explore/13/running-back-and-stem-stitch-compare-the-thread-path)
- [Embroidery needles: match the point and eye to the work](https://threadcabin.com/explore/5/embroidery-needles-match-the-point-and-eye-to-the-work)
- [Plan mounting and framing](https://threadcabin.com/explore/341/plan-mounting-and-framing)