Lunéville embroidery

Lunéville Bead Embroidery

Lunéville embroidery is an artistic embroidery technique that emerged in 1810 with the aim of imitating lace. It was not until later, in 1870, that Lunéville bead embroidery appeared.

Lunéville bead embroidery involves sewing on beads and sequins using a Lunéville hook. This tool consists of a handle with a fine hook tip inserted into it.

The difficulty of the Lunéville beaded embroidery technique lies in working on the reverse side. This method involves attaching beads and sequins with a hook, using a chain stitch, on the reverse side of the fabric.

Materials for Lunéville bead embroidery

• Lunéville hook: You’ll need to purchase a Lunéville hook with the appropriate wooden handle.
• Standing embroidery frame
• Embroidery thread
• Sequins on thread, beads, tubes
• Muslin fabric, organza fabric

In this section, you’ll find supplies for Lunéville bead embroidery.

Creative embroidery ideas

Once you’ve mastered the technique, the possibilities are endless:

• customize a collar, belt, or clutch with a sparkling pattern;
• create embroidered jewelry: delicate earrings, a brooch, or a bib;
• create a monogram or initial to give as a gift;
• embellish a festive outfit with beaded floral patterns;
• create a small textile artwork for decoration.

Mix matte beads and iridescent sequins to play with the light, or stick to a tone-on-tone look for a more subtle effect. Looking for gold thread instead? Check out our gold embroidery section.

Want to learn embroidery? Get started by following our step-by-step tutorials for beginners.
Traditional embroidery is making a big comeback: whether in home decor, fashion, or jewelry, you’ll love learning this art!