Heavy Duty Snap Tools

Test on swatch of fabric. Use 2 layers of medium to heavy-weight fabric reinforced with interfacing. Work on firm protected surface. For reversible snaps, substitute a second cap for post when applying stud.

1. Mark position of snaps on topside and underside of garment. Cut small hole at mark with scissors.

2. For cap and socket:

• On topside, push post of cap through hole in fabric from right to wrong side. Place cap in smooth side of anvil.
• Position socket bowl side up over cap post.
• Insert metal tool into post; hammer several times until cap and socket are tight.

3. For post and stud:

• On underside, push post through hole in fabric from wrong to right side. Place post in raised center side of anvil.
• Position stud raised side up over post.
• Insert metal tool into post; hammer several times until stud and post are tight.