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.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Needle Thread

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.