Bead Stitches: Ladder, Herringbone, Hubble, Chevron & Chenille
Tammy Honaman
Class Preview
0:36
- In-depth Instruction; over 89 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
0:36
Meet your instructor, Tammy Honaman. She teaches, demonstrates and speaks about jewelry-making nationally and internationally.
Tools & Materials
13:02
Tammy reviews the materials needed throughout the course.
Getting Started
4:03
Tammy teaches you some of the fundamental of bead weaving. Use these tricks throughout your new beading career!
Ladder Stitch
8:35
A truly fundamental stitch, ladder stitch is commonly used as the base for other stitches, such as brick and herringbone.
Flat Herringbone Stitch
10:41
Flat herringbone stitch is also called "ndebele" and is great for beads of different shapes and sizes.
Hubble Stitch
10:36
Hubble stitch is a fairly new stitch developed by Melanie de Miguel.
Chevron Stitch
8:23
Chevron stitch looks like triangles stacked on top of one another. You'll need to create two or three triangles before you start to see your pattern.
Chenille Stitch
11:48
Chenille stitch is very symmetrical, so keeping an even tension is key when working it.
Finishing Options
12:43
Tammy displays many of the wonderful finishing options available. Let these options for clasps, loops, and edges inspire you to create your own design
Tips & Tricks
7:59
Tammy reviews tips and tricks for working with these fundamental stitches. She'll discuss adding more thread and testing color swatches.
Conclusion
0:22
Use your newfound skill on any of the five projects in this workshop. A handy PDF has diagrams for each stitch to help you.
In this class from our partners at Interweave, Tammy Honaman will go bead by bead through five popular bead weaving stitches, including ladder stitch, flat herringbone, hubble, chenille, and the chevron stitch! You will learn which tools and materials to use to produce the best work and basic fundamentals that will allow you to create any piece.
Tammy Honaman
Tammy Honaman teaches, demonstrates and speaks about jewelry-making nationally and internationally. She contributes jewelry-making projects, articles and designs to magazines, books and television programs. She is featured in videos on various industry-related websites, sharing her passion for all the materials and techniques she explores.