1. Make a straight stitch across one side of
the mirror bring your needle up a little above the mirror and make another
straight stitch down one side.
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2. Work a "square" of straight
stitches then another "square" on top, in the same way, but across
the corners of the previous square. These foundation stitches need to be tight,
and not too close to the edge of the mirror - work into these, and they will
pull outwards; too loose or too near the edge, and the mirror will not be held
securely.
3.
Bring your needle
up next to the mirror (anywhere) pass it under the foundation stitches, keeping
the thread under the point of the needle (as though it were a blanket stitch).
Pull tight.
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4. Make a small
stitch into the fabric, alongside the mirror, again keeping the thread under
the needle (like a chain stitch).
5. Pass the needle under the foundation
threads (remember to keep the thread under the needle).
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6. Make another small stitch into the fabric,
inserting the needle into the previous "chain" stitch. Repeat steps 5
and 6 all round the mirror, then finish thread securely on the back.
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Most
people work clockwise around the mirror, as shown here.
THIS IS JUST ONE WAY OF DOING SHISHA – there are many other options, too, some of which are very simple. Some look just as nice, some are fine from a distance. A lot depends on how much work you want to put into the project. One thing you can do is a chain stitch around one of the rings that are used for curtain rods. Then you can simply glue it and the mirror (or you can use a large Paillette) onto the fabric with Jewel It or some similar glue. Or you can glue the covered ring onto the paillette or mirror and then sew through the edge of the chain stitch to attach the whole thing to your fabric.
ALTERNATE METHOD ---
Knitting
markers or café curtain rings – ½”, ¾” or 1”’
Approx
1 yard of embroidery floss
1
– Anchor the floss onto the ring (tie it!)
2
– Half hitch onto the ring continuing around until it is full
3
–Tie off the yarn or floss.
4
– Bring lose ends underneath
5
– glue onto a sequin or paillete or round mirror
6
– using a thread that matches, sew it to the toran.
