Add a little shimmer to your denim with this easy crystal trim tutorial from Lauren Quigley for Michaels Stores and John Bead.

In this step by step class, Lauren shows you how to create a sparkling pocket trim using Preciosa Czech crystals, sequins, and a simple blanket stitch. This project is perfect for upcycling your favorite jeans or adding detail to a jacket, tote, or any denim piece that needs a glow up.

You will learn how to

• Stitch through a single layer of denim without damaging your garment

• Create a clean blanket stitch along the pocket edge

• Evenly space sequins and crystals for a polished finish

• Keep your beads snug and secure

• Tie off and hide your thread neatly inside the pocket

Using matching DMC embroidery thread and Preciosa Czech crystals in your favorite colorway, you can customize this trim to suit your style. Lauren shares helpful tips for tension, spacing, and working comfortably so your finished piece looks professional and feels secure.

This is a simple technique with high impact results. Once you try it on one pair of jeans, you may want to add it to everything in your closet.

Find all the supplies at your local Michaels Store or online at Michaels.com. Most of the supply links have drop down menus, so you can see more than one color by clicking on the link. We also have added some extra options, but you do not need to purchase everything.

Your Instructor

Lauren Quigley is your creative crafty friend. Known for her bold use of color and eye for design, she’s sparking a creative revolution and inspiring others to create happy art! She’s a Maryland native turned military spouse leaving a little glitter down craft aisles and thrift stores all over the USA. Get inspired by following her, @laurenquigleycreations on all social media platforms.

Would you like to learn more about Beading?

We can’t think of a bigger collection of free beading and crystalizing tutorials than our six years of working with Michaels Stores. We have interactive PDFs with images and links to all the workshops we have released since 2020.

https://blog.johnbead.com/michaels-store-workshops/