The method has you taking a few stitches in place , then lower your needle manually so it just enough to slide the bead under and postion the needle into the bead hole ... lower the needle again) the needle will be partially through the bead hole) so that you can move the fabric but the bead will stay on the needle , take the stitch inserting the needle through the bead hole and through the fabric , when the needle comes to the upper position move the fabric slightly so the needle now clears the bead, and take a few stitches in place to secure. Move the fabric to the next bead location and repeat. The trick is to use the bead positioned on the needle for placement.
Double check ahead to make sure your needle will fit through the bead hole. You can use a free motion foot or remove the presser foot completely. It is a slow process but is faster than sewing by hand.
Last edited by Lori S; 06-14-2012 at 05:22 PM.