How to Sew Velcro by Hand
Find out what type of Velcro your project needs.. Buy good-quality, non-adhesive Velcro.. Choose polyester thread that matches the color of the Velcro.
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Find out what type of Velcro your project needs.
Find out what type of Velcro your project needs.
Buy good-quality, non-adhesive Velcro.
Buy good-quality, non-adhesive Velcro.
Choose polyester thread that matches the color of the Velcro.
Choose polyester thread that matches the color of the Velcro.
Get a sharp, thick needle.
Get a sharp, thick needle.
Cut the Velcro down to the right length.
Cut the Velcro down to the right length.
Cut the corners on the side seams of each Velcro strip.
Cut the corners on the side seams of each Velcro strip.
Position the Velcro so that the hook side faces away from your skin.
Position the Velcro so that the hook side faces away from your skin.
Pin the Velcro to your project.
Pin the Velcro to your project.
Coat the needle with beeswax or a needle lubricant, if desired.
Coat the needle with beeswax or a needle lubricant, if desired.
Thread the needle and knot the ends of the thread together.
Thread the needle and knot the ends of the thread together.
Push the needle through the back of the Velcro to anchor the knot.
Push the needle through the back of the Velcro to anchor the knot.
Sew around the Velcro using a straight stitch.
Sew around the Velcro using a straight stitch.
Tie the thread off when you are back to where you started.
Tie the thread off when you are back to where you started.
Cut the thread as close to the knot as possible.
Cut the thread as close to the knot as possible.
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