Snaps Snaps and Snaps

 

 The October Sew Styling meeting featured a presentation on snaps and other types of closures by Joyce S.   Snaps come in a lot of forms - snap button, press stud, press fastener, dome fastener, popper, sew on snaps.   Wikipedia defines snaps as pairs of “interlocking discs, made out of a metal or plastic, commonly used in place of traditional buttons to fasten clothing and for similar purposes. A circular lip under one-disc fits into a groove on the top of the other, holding them fast until a certain amount of force is applied. Different types of snaps can be attached to fabric or leather by riveting with a punch and die set specific to the type of rivet snaps used (striking the punch with a hammer to splay the tail), sewing, or plying with special snap pliers.”  But how do you attach these multiple pieces?  Joyce provided us with demonstrations and a chance to try out the various types of snaps.  She also provided the handout below which will guide you through the types and tools.

Sew Styling 10/10/2023 SNAPS and CLOSURES

Snap Source liquidated in 2022 and sold their inventory to poseyvilledist.com.  Poseyville Distribution message regarding the Snap Source Products you can purchase the snaps in complete sets (all 4-parts) or individually based on your project requirements. They have the size 14, 15 and 16.

There are 4 parts to a complete set: 
             

(1) Color Ring, Cap or Pearl (can be interchanged) (2) Socket (3) Stud (4) Back Ring or another Color Ring, Cap or Pearl (Ring snaps or Pearl snaps)

HOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jMix75iKgA

NOTE: A Back Open Ring can be used instead of a solid Cap.

 


Tool for attaching Snap Source Snaps













KAM Snaps

Each color has the Cap, Socket, Stud, Back Ring and can be interchanged.

HOW:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMusDkIWTuo


        

 


TACK or (Jeans) Buttons & Rivets SNAP Buttons

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov15urO29m0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0lYtANdF4w


Magnetic Closures- wide variety

Sew in or Inserted Magnetic Snaps are used to create closures and secure openings for bags, purses, totes, and garments.  Snaps are made of metal and include two front and back pieces.  Available in a variety of colors.  Can be found most anywhere.

How to install Dritz metal Snaps:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov15urO29m0













 

Knit Wrap Closures  Knit shops carry a variety.

Cord Stops  Offers the use of drawstrings with a wide  variety of cords or even deer skin lace.

Hand Made Buttons Inserted thru a loop.





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