An attaching apparatus that is configured to attach an attachment object to a fabric using a fastening member, the apparatus comprising: at least one pair of first holding members configured to hold an attachment object, each of the first holding members including a pivotable arm member, and the pivotable arm member including a pivotal axis and a supporting end for holding the attachment object; and a first die configured to hold the attachment object at a terminal of a die main body, wherein the first die is configured to move such that the attachment object, held by the at least one pair of first holding members, is held at the terminal of the die main body and then the attachment object is placed onto the fabric, and the attachment object is transferred from the at least one pair of first holding members to the first die at a position distanced away from the fabric, characterized in that: the die main body includes first and second axial portions (112, 113) and an increased-diameter portion having a diameter that gradually increases as being away from the terminal and between the first and second axial portions (112, 113), and the increased-diameter portion of the die main body moves the respective first holding members radially outwardly by pushing pushed surfaces of the pivotable arm members of the respective first holding members, the pushed surface positioned between the pivotal axis and the supporting end. at least one pair of first holding members configured to hold an attachment object, each of the first holding members including a pivotable arm member, and the pivotable arm member including a pivotal axis and a supporting end for holding the attachment object; and a first die configured to hold the attachment object at a terminal of a die main body, wherein the first die is configured to move such that the attachment object, held by the at least one pair of first holding members, is held at the terminal of the die main body and then the attachment object is placed onto the fabric, and the attachment object is transferred from the at least one pair of first holding members to the first die at a position distanced away from the fabric, characterized in that: the die main body includes first and second axial portions (112, 113) and an increased-diameter portion having a diameter that gradually increases as being away from the terminal and between the first and second axial portions (112, 113), and the increased-diameter portion of the die main body moves the respective first holding members radially outwardly by pushing pushed surfaces of the pivotable arm members of the respective first holding members, the pushed surface positioned between the pivotal axis and the supporting end. the die main body includes first and second axial portions (112, 113) and an increased-diameter portion having a diameter that gradually increases as being away from the terminal and between the first and second axial portions (112, 113), and the increased-diameter portion of the die main body moves the respective first holding members radially outwardly by pushing pushed surfaces of the pivotable arm members of the respective first holding members, the pushed surface positioned between the pivotal axis and the supporting end.