Are you unsure how to apply your snap fasteners to your garment? Check out our complete step by step instructions with full color pictures by clicking the above picture, or HERE....
Definately easier than sewing a buttonhole and sewing on a button.
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Q: How can you tell the right from the wrong side of the socket?
A: Simply take a socket and put it between your thumb and first finger. Rub the socket between your finger and thumb. One side of the socket is slightly raised and the other side is slightly indented. The raised side of the socket is meant to be placed next to the prongs.
A: Simply take a socket and put it between your thumb and first finger. Rub the socket between your finger and thumb. One side of the socket is slightly raised and the other side is slightly indented. The raised side of the socket is meant to be placed next to the prongs.
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Or an excellent tutorial for using the Dritz plier tool can be found at Sew, Mama, Sew!
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Snap fasteners can be purchased at your local fabric store, or here are some places online:
CowGirl Snaps - open ring, and pearl (26 colors) styles, as well as the plier tool
Buttoncare - open ring, frosted pearl, and jewel styles
Jatt - open ring, frosted pearl (25 colors) and jewel (15 colors) styles
SnapSource - open ring (27 colors in size 16), capped ring (26 colors in size 16), pearl (8 colors in size 18), and good instructions
BirchStreetClothing - open ring and capped ring
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Snap Sizes -- I prefer size 16 or 18.
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The pearl, frosted pearl and jewel snaps should be set with the pliers as the hammer style tools can damage them.
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