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PRYM SNAP FASTENER TOOL

Prym snap fasteners are a great alternative to buttons – they are fast, super easy to install and very cost effective. For each snap you will need two covers and a snap fastening tool  – one male snap (the one with the sticky out bit) and one female snap (the one with the hollow centre). Below is a simple step by step tutorial for installing snap fasteners. There are plenty of options on the market. My personal recommendation is Prym Pliers and snap fatsterners. 

You will need:

Prym Vario pliers – We used the new hot pink Prym Love Pliers

Coloured snaps that co-ordinate with your project

How to insert snaps into your sewing project

 

Step 1 

Using an air/heat erasable pen, mark where the snaps need to be inserted on the outside of the fabric.

KAM snap tool

Step 2

Using a stitch unpicker, awl or darning needle, push through to make the hole – this makes it easier to insert the snap.

Install a snap fastener

Step 3

Align the first hole with where you want the snap to fasten and push the darning needle through the next piece/set of fabrics.

 

Plastic snap tool

4 Step 
On the top flap of the purse, use one of the snap covers and push the spike through the hole.

Prym LOVE sewing tools

Prym vario snap pliers

Step 5
Open the purse flap and place the male snap on top of the spike – the sticky out part needs to be facing towards you (outwards).

Applying plastic snaps to a beg project

Step 6 – Preparing the pliers

Insert the white cup and clear plastic pieces onto the pliers – these will only go on one way (see the picture). Ensure they are on tight.

Using Prym pliers

Step 7 – Securing the snaps

Position the snap cover in the white cup side of the tool. Squeeze the tool firmly so that the snap is squashed and secured into place.

Using plastic snaps in sewing

Step 8 – Securing the female snap

Insert the snap cover through the hole from the inside of the purse. The spike end will be sticking out through the top of the purse.Sewing with plastic snaps

Step 9

Place the female snap on top on the spike, with the hollow side facing upwards.

Applying snaps for sewing

Sewing tool tutorials

Step 10

Position the snap cover in the white cup side of the tool. Squeeze the tool firmly so that the snap is squashed and secured into place.

Your snap fasteners are now ready to use.

Using KAM snaps in sewing