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 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 , 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 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 , 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 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 , 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 . <EOS>