Sewing Snaps: Plastic Versus Metal

Learn how plastic and metal sewing snaps are installed, and why you might choose one over the other for your project.
Plastic Snaps: www.amazon.com...
Metal Snaps: www.amazon.com...

[@ashiidine]

Hi. I've been searching for a video for clearer directions-I've returned pliers, this content has met my questions. Thankful and hopeful!

[@user-ui3yg3tj2r]

Oh my goodness.... Thank you so very, very much! I have needed to add snaps to things for so long and most of the videos for snaps aren't as clear, so I just set it all aside. You have absolutely made my day! 😊😊😊😊😊

[@janjeffrey5679]

I've had the plastic ones for years. Forgot how the tool worked so thank you very much. I'm off to play x👍

[@meggoodare1259]

Life saver!!!!!!
Just what I wanted to know

[@mariehunter9508]

Thanks, great tutorial.

[@SmileAMinute1]

I just watched this to see how to install the metal snaps with the tool, and you have made it soooo easy to understand! Thank you!!

[@t1naba1ley]

Thank you, I thought I could apply the plastic snaps with my hands without the press. Thank you for showing what the press does to the stud. I can’t do that with my hands.

[@jeanjohnson7007]

I’ve looked through 6 videos and no one says WHICH side you lay in the applier of the male and female 😮

[@sewitshellbee7593]

Did my video answer that question for you?

[@barbaradanko9603]

Thank you was trying to figure out how to put the metal snaps in the pliers.😊😊

[@sewitshellbee7593]

I’m glad I could help!

[@HopeForUs5]

Gosh I couldn't figure it out the metal set I got either! So thankful for this video! 🥰 About that included metal tool, do you just gently hammer it on the male or female side of the installed snap (using the correct end of the tool) to make the "claws" grab tighter? Thank you again!

[@robinbebbington7063]

Hmm I have never been able to get the metal ones to attach well. I have tried the pliers as well as using the tool you hit. Must try again with your advice or maybe just get some of the plastic ones as they seem a bit better for what I need anyway. Great demo by the way.

[@hazelalcontin881]

Whooo...!! Thank you for sharing. Iba Naman ung napanood ko Kaysa sa dito

[@peggyl8210]

your video was clear, thank you - i believe the problem is that the side with the prong will not stay on the pliers so it won, connect.

[@sewitshellbee7593]

Hi Peggy, as I have continued to use these metal snaps in the last 2 years I have found that it is easiest if I orient the pliers so the pronged half of the snap is always on the bottom. So I will turn my item of clothing whichever way allows me to have the prongs sticking straight up. This helps them to stay put when I am sliding the fabric between the pliers. Hope that makes sense!

[@barbaracoleman9215]

Thank you ❤ Perfect tutorial 😅😊

[@beckyhayes2004]

Excellent tutorial!

[@yasemincelik174]

Very helpfull video, thank you so much

[@saraalicea3363]

Fantastic, I have them & don’t know how to use them ❤️

[@kitn71]

Thank you so much. Explained perfectly.

[@overit21]

That was very helpful, thanks 😊

[@helenbryan1752]

Good demo

[@jennifersimmonds9827]

What the name of the press your using please

[@Lynniescorner]

Thank you for this Informative video. I realize that this was about installing them. But I have one question.
Over time, how does each rank in their durability? For example, rusting/cracking. The snap losing. Etc. Is one worth the extra effort or money as far as durability?

[@sewitshellbee7593]

I have been using both types for about a year, and so far they hold up equally well!
I tend to use the metal when I am attaching thinner fabrics or want less bulk, like in inner leg seams of baby clothes.
I gravitate toward the plastic when I want a bright pop of color or the fabric is thicker.
You can also order the kam snaps with extra long prongs for particularly thick fabric, although I have not needed to do that.

[@Jenavee26]

​@@sewitshellbee7593 omg this thread is the one I'm looking for! Thank you for answering my question in mind!

[@mmgranlund1057]

very helpful. Thank you.

[@surfingrits]

Your tutorials are amazing. Please do more videos ☺️👍 thank you

[@sewitshellbee7593]

I appreciate that! I have a video planned about tips I have learned in my 3 years of sewing :)

[@sueyous]

Thank you 💖

[@Sooz3112]

Excellent, thank you! x

[@frenchiefanaticoneil464]

Ty

[@jcrefasi1]

When do you need the pliers?? Cant you manualy install thel metal snaps with the tool & mallet? I remember my mother used a hammer and the tool to set snaps. Maybe because the hand plier types were so expensive when they first came out?

[@sewitshellbee7593]

I am not sure about that, but I believe it might be a different type of snap that is applied with a hammer and tool -- similar to a grommet.

[@Sooz3112]

Ps, I'm part of a group on Facebook and the owner has said there's only one affiliated seller they use on Amazon. I don't know if you can message me via UA-cam and I can pass the information onto you privately. I don't really want to post it on a comment. I just want you to be safe with whatever you're buying for your baby, it's best to be extra safe and cautious 💜 x

[@sewitshellbee7593]

Thank you, are you referring to the kam snaps? I did not see how to message you

[@Sooz3112]

Yes, the Kam snaps 😊 x

[@Sooz3112]

@@sewitshellbee7593 I would probably just drop the Kam Snaps owner a message from her website and just ask her about the Amazon seller that you've bought them from - just for reassurance :). Stay safe x

[@tinaforster]

Thanks, the best explanation of how to use the two snap types. No waffle, close up and clear demonstration. I've subscribed because I like your patience in not assuming everyone knows what to do.🎉❤😊

[@roselleaugustine2567]

Where can I get 9ww