How to Sew a Skirt Hook "Bar Eye" by Hand
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How to Sew the Hook (Part 2: Bar Eye)

After finishing the previous "Hook," we will now move on to sewing the "Bar Eye"!

To install the "Hook," please refer to How to Sew the Hook (Part 1) .

The metal part on the left in the photo is the "Bar Eye."

Although instructions often recommend using thicker thread such as "buttoning thread," I usually use sewing machine thread.

Since sewing machine thread is fine, use it doubled.

If you are using thicker thread, such as buttoning thread, a single strand is enough.

Be sure to tie a round knot at the end.

Close the zipper and pin the waistband with marking pins to secure.

The white dotted line shows the sewing position for the "Bar Eye."

Fasten the marking pin slightly inside from the edge of the hook.

This is because of the thickness of the metal.

Check if the "Bar Eye" is balanced with the "Hook" by placing it at the pinned position.

As in the previous page, insert the needle through the seam gap in the extension area.

This way, the knot will be neatly hidden inside the waistband fabric.

From this point on, the sewing method is the same as described in How to Sew the Hook (Part 1) .

Sew radially from the "inner circle" to the "outer circle" for a neat finish.

After finishing one side, insert the needle at the end of the sewing position as shown.

The needle comes out at the other hole. Sew the "Bar Eye" at a right angle to the waistband fabric.

Once the thread passes through the hole, sew the opposite side in the same way.

When you have finished sewing, take care of the thread ends.

Tie a round knot at the end as shown. It may be tricky because of the metal fitting, but tie it as close to the edge as possible.

Once the knot is tied, hide it inside the waistband fabric.

Insert the needle at the end of the stitch and let it exit through the waistband fabric.

After pulling the thread and hiding the knot inside, cut the thread.

The "Bar Eye" has been sewn on.

They are aligned and meshing well.

The hooks are now completely sewn on.

Once the hooks are attached to the skirt, the next step is to sew on the snaps.

For instructions on sewing snaps, see How to Sew Snaps .