How to Add Snaps to The Bottom of a Leotard
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- Опубліковано 16 гру 2024
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Supplies:
1. Leotard
2. Small scraps of Lycra, (Preferably
to Match Leotard)
3. Pronged Snaps (the kind that are
applied with special pliers)
4. Snap Pliers, Eyelet/Snap Punch
or Snap Attaching Tool
5. Thread to match leotard
6. Straight pins, if desired
7. Scissors
Directions:
1. Choosing Your Materials
Obviously, your first choice is going to be the leotard. The process of attaching snaps works on any leotard.
Next, you will need to choose the material that you will add to the crotch. Although I like the feel and stretch of Lycra, it can be almost any material you want. Some people prefer the stretch quality of Lycra and some prefer a material that does not stretch at all. The material does not necessarily have to match the leotard but if there is any chance that it could be seen, the material should match. One of the most important things to remember is that this material will be added to the crotch so you want to use a material that is not too thick and is not scratchy. Otherwise, it could be very uncomfortable for the dancer.
The type of snaps is also important. There are many types of snaps. There are snaps that you sew on, pronged snaps and magnetic snaps. For this project, I suggest using the pronged snaps. If applied properly (with the prongs going through the material and into the backing), they are the most probably the most reliable. They are not difficult to apply to the material at all. I definitely would not use the magnetic snaps. While the magnetic snaps might be just fine, I am not sure I trust that they would stay closed during the constant movement when the dancer is dancing. Of course, if you use the pronged snaps, you will need a tool to attach them. There are at least three different kinds of tools - there are the snap pliers, the eyelet/snap punch, and the snap attaching tool. If this is definitely a one-time use, the snap attaching tool will probably be sufficient. Otherwise, I would suggest the snap pliers or the eyelet/snap punch. If you are planning on making more costumes, you might want to consider the versatility of the eyelet/snap punch which will allow you to attach snaps and also to attach eyelets. Whichever tool you choose, you need to make sure that it will work with the snaps that you have chosen. You can also purchase snaps on fabric tape. While the application of snaps on tape is easy, it is not very versatile. The spacing between the snaps is a standard spacing and may not work with the width of the dancer’s crotch since that is not a standard width by any means.
When apply snaps to the crotch of a leotard, the appearance of the snaps will not be that important a consideration since they will not really be visible. It does not really matter if they are covered snaps or ring snaps. Ring snaps are easy to recognize because they appear as just the outline of a circle on the fabric. They could be plastic or metal. If you choose the ring snaps, you would need to choose between the white, silver or black ring snaps. If you choose the covered snaps, you will also have a variety of color choices. Covered snaps are a solid circle in appearance much like a shank button that has no visible holes. The metal covered snaps come in the standard silver, white and black. But there are also plastic covered snaps which come in a myriad of colors and, of course, the pearl covered snaps. As far as functionality, any of them should work. However, if you have any question in your mind as to the best snap to use, you may want to discuss it with a clerk at the fabric store. Most likely you would want to choose the plain, metal ring snaps since aesthetics will not be important in this case and they will definitely be strong.
2. Extending the Crotch
For the purposes of illustration, I have two leotards here. I have already covered one in lace and that is the one I am using for the demonstration. I have already cut the crotch out and it is ready to go. The second leotard is just to show you where to cut the leotard to accommodate the snaps.
The first step is to cut out the seam at the crotch of the leotard. It is does not matter that you will most likely going to cut away some of the fabric of the leotard because you will be adding a piece of material in the crotch that is going to give the crotch a little extra length. Just cut the seam out of the crotch of the leotard by cutting right up next to the..
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I really appreciate this tutorial. I have started making bodysuits for myself and was looking for an easy way to add snaps. Your video is the only one that helped me. Thanks so much!
That's great!! :)
Thank you so much for this tutorial Cyndi! I accidentally just purchased myself a pull-on casual bodysuit online without realizing, and i much prefer the convenience of snaps so this is coming in very handy! ❤
Gland to hear
Ohmigawsh...Thank you so much! I’m dreading my little one’s recital, mostly because of the trips to the bathroom. I need to attach the wings and the tutu, but I’m attaching with snaps, because who wants to get in and out of a winged and tutu’d costume just through the neck! I can just hear those delicate fibers tearing!
I’m going to “wing” it this time, but could you please do a tutorial for attaching wings and or tutus so that they can be easily removed for using the bathroom, laundering and/or travel? Thanks again!
Great idea!
So helpful! I always do trial and error test for my little ones clothes before I ship out my customers. This was so so helpful.
thank you
This is a great thing to know! A little tough to follow because it was far away
Hi, thank you for letting me know I am working on getting better camera shots.
Video is too far away hun. I appreciate all your videos. ..I just wish they were close up so I can see.
Thank you so much!
Thank you for your input I am working on a second camera for a close up view.
I ordered my nieces biketards. I know there’s not a ton of difference but there is a Pugh for me being that I don’t see much. How would I add snap buttons to a bike yard?
Putting in snaps would work the same as the leotard just follow the inseam of the the biketard.
BDancewear total success!!!! Thanks so much!!!
Can you show us how to alter a leotard that’s too long in the body and too wide in the neckline and shoulders please?
Great idea will add it to my list of videos to do.
I love your video on this! I put a snap on the proper way into the same kind of lycra and set it real good and the lycra material pulled out from around the snap. It was 2 layers of fabric and I think that is how much you used being you folded it like a pillow case. I'm using Kamsnaps so I know I have a great product there. If you have any idea why, please help. I really appreciate it. ;)
I always stretch it a bit before I put a snap on maybe try some interfacing between the snap and fabric. Let me know if that works.
@@sewwithcyndi I know what the problem is is that it is plastic! So I bought the metal snaps with the prong type that you have and I'm using different types of lycra and your prongs there went through no problem but I could not get the prongs to go through mine.
I have thick lycra and I did pull the fabric the way you suggested so it would maneuver through and the prongs still didn't go through the fabric.
What should I do? Any tips or tricks to get the prongs to go through? They are fairly sharp too!
TIA
I would love to see pictures of you finished product cyndi@bdancewear.com
Thank you very informative.
I am glad you liked it.
Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure!
Very helpful.