Tambour Beading Kit, INSTRUCTIONS ONLY, without beads. Left-Handed
Diamond: Tambour Beading & Couture Hand Bead Embroidery 
 
THIS IS NOT A TAMBOUR CLASS. YOU MUST ALREADY KNOW HOW TO DO THE TAMBOUR CHAIN STITCH.
 
Download this online instruction booklet. Ready to use immediately in the comfort of your own home.
NO BEADS ARE INCLUDED. PURCHASE A BEAD KIT SEPARATELY OR USE YOUR OWN BEADS
 
Colour: Sea green fabric, silver, turquoise, white, lilac and orange beads.
Size: 15cm X 15cm (6” x 6”)
Skill Level: Beginners & Enthusiasts. 
 
This is a Tambour beading embroidery project only. There are no instructions of how to tambour chain stitch. You should have already learnt this to attempt this project kit.
 
Combine surface stitch embroidery, tambour beading & hand bead embroidery techniques with a needle to stitch beads to plain fabric in a design. 
Using a needle, create leaves in thread work and beads and embellish with diamantes, bead loops and flower beads and sequins. The result is a colourful piece perfect to use as a home interior accessory or to use as a sleeve hem applique for a jacket. 
Included:
Finished project photo cover page 
Design Pattern BW, Color Key
Bead & Materials shopping list:  description & quantities needed to complete this kit
How to put fabric onto a roller bar / slate frame for tambour beading.
How to transfer an embroidery design to fabric
Step by step instructions Hand Bead Embroidery techniques with diagrams & photos 
 
You will need to supply:
1 x 18” x 16” min roller bar / slate frame 
2 x meters x 3cm cotton webbing for side lacings
2 x quick grip clamp 15” Irwin brand
 
You will need to supply:
1 x 18” x 16” min roller bar / slate frame 
2 x meters x 3cm cotton webbing for side lacings
2 x quick grip clamp 15” Irwin brand
 
Techniques: 
How to put fabric onto a frame
Transferring pattern to fabric.
Starting and finishing techniques
Tambour:  Chain stitch with beads 
Using a needle, create flowers in crystals, bead initials in beads & sequins, 
Couture hand bead embroidery techniques: satin stitch, bead loop, whip stitch ropework, running stitch & centre seed bead anchor, lapped sequin methods
Frame your work or use it as an applique.