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emBead™ Silk Covered Beading Cord - Glass Loop and Stick Pearl Toggle Clasp

by Paula S. Morgan
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Stitch the Glass Loop to the emBead™ Silk Covered Beading Cord

Glass and Stick Pearl Clasp on a Section of EmBead Brand Silk Covered Beading Cord - Step One

Glass and Stick Pearl Clasp on a Section of EmBead Brand Silk Covered Beading Cord - Step One

Paula S. Morgan
Check the ends of the emBead™ Silk Covered Beading Cord to make sure one side is stitched flat, so that the glass loop will line up properly. Be sure that the seam on the emBead™ faces down, so that you place the glass loop in the correct position.

Begin stitching in the center of the loop, beginning at the emBead™ Cord seam, and bringing the needle up through the fabric, and over the glass loop, staying very close to the edge of the loop. The Crystal Fireline™ will disappear into the translucent white of the loop.

Cover the edge with stitches, going from center to one edge, then back to center, then center to the opposite edge, then back to the center. Tie off the thread and secure with at least a couple of knots.

Apply a layer of Gem-Tac glue over the stitches on the front side (the side that will face up when the bracelet is worn) carefully, avoiding contact with the emBead™ Cord. Cover the stitches on the back side, too. Allow the glue to dry for a least an hour.

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