Tambour Embroidery Hook – Red Aluminum Handle with Fine Needles for Bead & Sequin Work

✨ Add beads and sequins to fabric the couture way. This tambour hook has a slim red aluminum handle and a fine, interchangeable needle held by a small screw. With a tambour hook you work a fast chain stitch from above, picking up beads and sequins as you go; the photos show butterflies worked in beads and sequins.

✨ At a glance

• Red aluminum alloy handle, about 13.5 cm long
• Fine interchangeable needles, held with a screw
• For tambour beading, sequins and chain-stitch embroidery
• Light: about 40 g including packaging

🧰 What’s in the package (as pictured)

• 1 red tambour hook handle
• Fine hook needles on a card

Fabric, hoop, beads and sequins are not included.

📋 Specifications

🪡 How tambour work goes

1. Stretch your fabric tightly in a frame or hoop.
2. Thread beads or sequins onto your thread under the fabric.
3. Push the hook through from above, catch the thread and pull up a loop.
4. Slide a bead or sequin into place and repeat to form a chain.

💡 Tips

• Turn the hook so the opening faces the direction you are stitching.
• Use a tightly stretched fabric; tambour work needs firm tension.

📦 Shipping

This is a physical product, shipped to the address you enter at checkout. Delivery times and rates depend on your country; see our shipping policy for details before you order.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Is this the same as a crochet hook?

No. A tambour hook has a very fine needle for chain-stitch embroidery on fabric, not for crocheting yarn.

Are beads or sequins included?

No. The package contains the hook and needles.

Is this a digital download?

No. This is a physical product that is shipped to you. Our crochet patterns are sold separately as PDF downloads.

Prefer a wooden handle with a needle case and scissors? See our French tambour embroidery hook set. More needlework: flower embroidery kit for beginners.