How can I mix sequins with other textile technologies?

For my final project in fashion school I want to use some sequins made out of crab shell, I just wanted to sew them into a garment but my profesor said it needed to include another technique like crochet or embroidery since the shells aren’t a textile material, any ideas on what could be made? I’m thinking making an ilustration on serigraphy or cyanotype print and adding it on some parts to create a texture, if you have any ideas I would love some insight