How to Sew a Knot by Hand

When you are hand sewing any type of project you must finish by sewing a knot. The knot will hold the entire area closed. A firmly sewn knot ensures that the mending or crafted project is not going to come apart at the seams. The french knot is a knot used in sewing projects. You can use it to sew sequins and beads on to a piece of your handcrafted work. It is also a stitch in crewel work, candlewicking and embroidery.

Things You'll Need

  • Needle Thread
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Instructions

  1. Sew a Knot

    • 1
      Close to the last stitch.

      Place the needle in the cloth close to the last stitch you have made.

    • 2
      Pull until you have a loop.

      Push the needle nearly all the way through the cloth pulling the thread along until a loop remains.

    • 3
      Use the loop.

      Push the needle through the loop of thread and pull tightly.

    • 4
      Make a second loop.

      Pull the needle through the cloth, on the other side of the previous stitch, making a loop from the thread once again.

    • 5
      Pull to knot.

      Push the needle through the thread loop. Pull tightly to knot the seam. Cut the thread.

    French Knot

    • 6

      Bring the needle up through the piece of cloth.

    • 7
      Twist your thread.

      Use the tip of the needle and twist thread around it three times.

    • 8
      Keep the thread tight.

      Make sure to keep the three threads twisted tightly around the needle tip.

    • 9

      Push the needle down through the cloth.

    • 10
      Make a little ball.

      Pull the thread through. Make sure the knot stays on top of the cloth surface. It will feel like a little ball.

Tips & Warnings

  • Do not pull too firmly on the french knot. It will pull right through the cloth.

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