Bring the thread to the surface of the fabrics at the start point of the stitching line. Feed the beads onto the length of thread and lay it on to the surface of the fabric.
Using a second thread, work from one end to the other taking the sewing thread over the thread between the beads and down through the other side to secure. Repeat for the entire length and fasten off on the wrong side.
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