How to Make a Thread Loop by Hand | A Beginner-Friendly Sewing Tutorial
Today, I will show you how to make a thread loop, a small detail sometimes found on clothing.
You may have seen one before, but it is not always easy to tell how it is made.
Materials
Here are the materials you will need:
Thread
Use hand-sewing thread. We use thick cotton twine in this tutorial so the stitches are easy to see.
Sewing needle
Use this to pass the thread through the fabric and make the thread loop. Choose a needle with an eye large enough for your thread.
Fabric for attaching the thread loop
Prepare the fabric or project to which you will sew the thread loop.
1. Make the Thread Loop
Tie a knot at the end of the thread.
Pass the thread through the fabric as shown.
Pass the thread through the loop as shown.
Pull the thread through to form the first chain stitch.
Pass the thread through each new loop in the same way, then pull it through. Repeat these steps.
As you repeat the steps, the thread loop will gradually take shape.
Once the loop is long enough for your belt or button, pass the needle through the final loop.
Pull the thread to tighten the loop and secure the final stitch.
Final Step
Sew the other end of the thread loop securely to the fabric, and you are finished!
It looks surprisingly simple, doesn't it?
Your first few loops may have gaps between the stitches or may not turn out exactly as you hoped, but you will soon get the hang of it with a little practice.
You can use any thread color you like, making this technique perfect when you want a subtle finish. Give it a try!
(2012.02.23 Mayuka Morimoto)
