As I mentioned in my last post I have been doing lots of sewing and every project I read or pattern I make there is always a different way to install Magnetic Snaps....
I don't understand that...I think people sometimes give too much info trying to make sure that everyone can understand...and in turn...it just makes it more confusing...
So I decided to post my way of doing it.



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adding pressure |
I then take something flat and apply pressure to the patch to make sure it adheres to the fabric.
I then usually fold my fabric in half and give it a quick shot with the iron to make a center mark and then measure where I want my snap to be located.
I want to measure up or down from one edge and then from the side over..you will want to keep up with these measurements as you will have to do the same on the other piece of fabric.![]() |
side measurement |
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Center mark |
The next step that makes it easy...take you snap and center it over your center mark and apply pressure with the prongs, this will leave small divots in the Pellon. This is where you will cut. I use a fabric pen to make all my marks and I mark my divots as well so I can see just how much to cut.
These are my tools of the trade...A piece of board..and an exacto knife and a pair of sm needle nose pliers.


After I use the pliers I simply use my thumbs to finish bending the prongs down.
And here is the view from the wrong side of fabric with everything finished.
And the front of the fabric DOES THAT NOT LOOK SO PERFECT NICE AND NEAT!!!
And finally I do the same thing for the other half of the snap and you have a complete Magnetic Snap installed and ready for use in your project...
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Magnetic Snap installed |
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Snap on both fabrics... |
HOW SIMPLE IS THAT!!
I hope that this was helpful to you gals out there...and that you won't be afraid of all those directions floating around the cyber world...just dive in there and have fun!!!
If you have any questions, please give me a shout...
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