How to: Brick Stitch Beading 101 Tutorial, Beginner

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Updated: 2021-03-31

[salliesmith]

I can't tell you how many tutorials I watched or read for this technique and they all made it look difficult. Yours is perfect! So easy to follow and learn all that's needed to increase and decrease, finish the end, etc. Thank you, thank you!!

[sharipearce]

Your instructions were spot on! Your camera angle perfect. Thanks for making this video. Direct and to the point. Thank you! I’ll be refer back to this video whenever I need a refresher.

[iamsandwich]

Thank you for a wonderful tutorial. I keep making beaded earrings once in a few years and occasionally completely forget what to do. This was actually extremely easy to follow, I already started making two feather styled earrings that start with a brick pattern and end with lines of beaded tassels. They turn out so much heavier than you'd expect, all those beads really add up.

[myranesbitt]

Love to watch you, how you explain how you take your time and you show us exactly step by step and how honest you are. I just want to thank you for showing us how to do different stitches.

[zango]

I just got some beads and I had no clue there were even “stitches” you needed to do.. but this tutorial is great and now I can make a watermelon :D

OMG I DID IT AND IT WORKED YESSS

[halieparke]

Love this so much, it is so clearly explained and you keep your fingers out of the road so we can see where you place your needle, thank you so so so much

[augustgirl]

I truly know how to screw things up. I haven't tried yet to do anything but I just wanted to compliment you on your video. It's visually appealing. I might have problems doing something but it's on my part. You're a great teacher in this video. I will definitely will be checking out the rest. Thank you.

[sue]

Good demonstration for this fun, easy stitch. The upcoming tutorial for the cool earrings should be alot of fun. Thanks, Gina, for sharing this technique and explanation with us.

[pattruebody]

The clearest bead tutorial I have watched thank you so much

[Wendeajo]

Very nice video; I've watched several and am drawn to yours by the simplicity of your directions, clarity and the fact that you make it fun! I especially like the perky music. Most instructional videos have terrible music; yours makes me smile. Thanks for your excellent video!!

[TT-kpcz]

I still check these out after 8 years of experience, cause there might be something knew. This was very clear, nice closeup, different/opposite background...very good

[janenestmj]

You have great instructions! You are a natural teacher! Looking forward to the earrings!

[danaeveiga]

i´m watching this video bcs i´m a newbie when it comes to brick stitching and omg!! it´s super well explained ngl!, thank you so much <3

[FathimaCraftsPlanner]

thanx fr explaining very clearly i've been searchng diz typ of tutorial since so many days today i finally find it thanx allot

[niccolealdrich]

So well explained 👏 Thank you!
I am new to beading and this is a big help. ❤🧡👍

[MyTreasureHunt]

Very nice explanation of brick stick. Love those earrings that are coming up. I will be sure to watch that video. Thanks! Stay well.

[attentivegal]

Wooow it a very good teacher. At last I've learnt how to do the brick stitch design.Thank you namaste

[ramonarodriguez]

Thank you for explaining step-by-step was very helpful.

[estrellaverbeck]

You're a wonderful teacher. Thank you so much 💓

[jewelsapp]

Wow!! I don't do beads but I love to watch you do it!!! You are so talented!!! Love your channel!!!! Please take care and stay safe and healthy!!!💕