* A sewing machine will work for the stitching, but it may require more skill to avoid catching the beads.
* If you don't want to sew, use fabric glue.
* To wash, turn jeans inside out, use a delicate cycle and hang dry.
* If adding to low-rise jeans, make sure the trim is narrow enough so that it won't get in the way of sitting.
* Purchase a few inches more of the trim to allow for mistakes.
* Instead of the waistband, trim also can be added to the bottom of jeans, pocket ridges or side seams.
How to bead-trim jeans
Supplies
* Several yards of trim, amount depends on waist measurement.
* Carpet needle and matching thread.
* Straight pins.
Directions
1. Measure in inches the waist of the jeans and multiply it by four and divide by 36. This will determine how many yards of trim to purchase.
2. Take one end of the trim, right side up, and pin it to the bottom of the waistband, starting at the opposite side of the button and around to the front. Continue pinning the row all around the front of the waistband (even over the belt loops, because you won't be able to wear a belt when finished). When you reach the buttonhole, pin the trim around the back for a neat look. Snip off excess.
3. Thread your needle. Starting at the button end, neatly hand stitch the trim to the waistband, removing the pins as you go.
4. Repeat the process until the entire waistband is covered. It should take three or four rows of trim.

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