Sequins can be used in many ways whether you want to embellish, trim or decorate as they shimmer and catch the light. Attach to fabric or paper with glue, thread, seed beads or brads. Clothing Decorative Pillows Bags, Shoes,Hats, belts and scarves Hair Bow Craft projects Embroidery or needlepoint. Handy hints and safety precautions If you're using a hot glue gun, place a small dab of glue to the back of the sequin. You should use hot glue if you're planning on washing the material and wearing it often. Hot glue may also do better at preventing the sequins from popping off later. Take care not to burn yourself or place glue on the fabric itself