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  • How do I attach a new snap?
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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              How do I attach a new snap?
  • In our example, the snap stud is missing. The snap post can be removed with the pliers.

In our example, the snap stud is missing. The snap post can be removed with the pliers.

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Step 2

  • Lay out the two pieces for the lower flap.

Lay out the two pieces for the lower flap.

Step 3

  • Place the stud component on the lower flap where the previous stud was positioned and hold it there with a plastic snap holder if necessary. Rivet the two parts together with a few strong blows of the hammer.
  • Alternatively, you can purchase a hand press for snaps at a sewing supplies store.

Place the stud component on the lower flap where the previous stud was positioned and hold it there with a plastic snap holder if necessary. Rivet the two parts together with a few strong blows of the hammer.

Alternatively, you can purchase a hand press for snaps at a sewing supplies store.

Step 4

  • Lay out the other two pieces for the top flap.

Lay out the other two pieces for the top flap.

Step 5

  • Place the post part of the snap on the top flap where the previous post was positioned and attach it with a plastic holder if necessary. Rivet the two parts together with a few strong blows of the hammer.
  • Alternatively, you can purchase a hand press for snaps at a sewing supplies store.

Place the post part of the snap on the top flap where the previous post was positioned and attach it with a plastic holder if necessary. Rivet the two parts together with a few strong blows of the hammer.

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