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Attach DIY Snap Buttons - Sew On, Flip In & Co

  • What is a push button "> What types of snaps are there?
  • Sew on press studs
  • Attach rivet push buttons
  • Attaching push button bands
  • Attaching Kam-Snaps with the push-button press

Since there are so many different types of press studs, today I would like to give a brief overview, introduce some or the other theoretical guide and then concentrate on the assembly of so-called "Kam-Snaps", a push-button type made of plastic, with the I work most often myself.

What is a push button?

A push button is a four-piece button that attaches to clothing, bags, or many other items to provide opening and closing capabilities. Nowadays, it is often used as a decorative element because it comes in many different colors, shapes and sizes.

The four parts consist of 2 caps (caps - each for the "outside"), a rivet (stud) and a socket, the stud and the socket are attached to each other on the "inside" and fit together exactly. Some types of press buttons consist only of the two "inside parts" (sewing buttons).

The name push button comes from the fact that the two "inner parts" adhere to each other by squeezing together.

What types of snaps are there ">

Push button with ring spring

As the name suggests, an annular metal spring is installed in the push button. This push button can handle even larger loads (eg: tarpaulin, work trousers)

Push-button with S-spring

A made of bronze wire spring in S-shape is integrated.
This push button withstands medium loads (eg: travel bag, jacket).

Push button with serrated ring
A ring with many small (partially rounded) spikes is installed. This push button can withstand light to medium loads (eg: clothing).

In addition, push buttons differ by the way they are attached: sewn or riveted. For longer snap fastener strips (eg: in the children's romper), snap fastener tapes are often used, on which all snaps are already mounted at a standardized distance.

Also, the size may vary, usually the diameter is given in millimeters.

Sew on press studs

Sewn push buttons have a total of five holes: one in the middle, the so-called "Fixierloch" to mark the exact place and secure the button using a pin and / or adhesive seam, so he can not slip and four more to the button festzunähen. Due to the fixing hole, the second side of the button can also be marked centrally.

Attach rivet push buttons

There are three variants: Either you rivet using a hammer (according to the manufacturer's description given on the commercial packs), using a specially developed push-button pliers (available from several brands) or with a push-button press.

Attaching push button bands

Preparing you can iron the edges to which the tape is to be attached already in the appropriate width to the inside. If you are not so practiced, you can also roughly file. The snap fastener tape is now cut to the desired length and, if necessary, cut. Now a mark is made on both sides where you want to attach it (for example: with a pin, tailor's chalk, etc.). Then you split the tape and sew first one side, then the other side tight-edged respectively on the inside of fabric on both edges (of the tape). Advantage: There are many snap buttons in the exact same distance and you can see from the outside only two seams and no "caps". Disadvantage: The push button band can be quite stubborn, especially at first, which is disturbing for baby and children's clothing. After repeated washing, however, this settles for some brands.

Personally, I prefer the so-called plastic camera snaps. Due to its great popularity, there is now an almost unlimited selection of colors and shapes. Thus, the right thing is guaranteed for every project.

At first I worked with a push-button pliers. Since I read over and over again that many are absolutely satisfied with it (especially with a certain brand), I assume that I have simply bought the wrong model. I was more than dissatisfied with the results. The fabric has been constantly slipping and the snaps have dropped off by themselves or yielded at the slightest pull. The "right" brand choice can be found in the relevant forums, as well as on almost all websites, on which Kam-Snaps are also offered. Since I was so dissatisfied and really work with press studs, I decided to buy a push-button press.

Attaching Kam-Snaps with the push-button press

Note: In my example I have used push buttons in a color that stands out as well as possible from the fabric, so that you can see everything better. Normally you use color-coordinated pushbuttons or you might just want a contrast in your work piece as well. Then of course it's okay.

preparation

There is not much to explain here. The respective workpiece on which the push buttons are to be attached, can actually always be completely sewn, unless the push button should be "hidden" attached. First, of course, you have to think about exactly where the push buttons should be attached. For this you can attach a mark directly on the fabric, in this case even with a ballpoint pen or the like, since the mark is then concealed anyway by the push button.

The push button press

The push-button press has two different inserts for the two counterparts (Stud and Socket), which you have to replace, therefore it is advisable, if several pushbuttons are attached, always first to attach one side of all pushbuttons, then retool and then attach the other side,

The cap is the same on both sides and always comes down to the press. Be careful here! Once the press button is riveted to the press, it will be difficult to release and a small hole will remain in the fabric!

Attach pushbuttons

First, insert one of the two inserts in the press (screw thread) and put your respective counterpart (stud or socket) already on it. Ideally, the markings on the push buttons always attach to the outside (where the caps are mounted). Then place the cap with the point exactly at the center of your mark, hold it with the fabric and put your work piece with the cap down in the press until they realize that the cap is properly in the trough.

Tip: Make sure that your workpiece is not too close to the edge of the table. It could slip and then the push button is not sitting properly. In the worst case, you ruin your whole work with it.

Since your counterpart is pinned to the upper part of the press, you can now operate the lever firmly but with feeling. If you use too much force due to the leverage of the plastic button break and in the worst case, the fabric will be damaged. Roofing the press, lift the lever back up and take your workpiece off the press. The button sits properly when the middle part is pressed flat and thus plugging the two counterparts is easily possible.

Tip: At first it may be that these snaps are quite severe. Therefore, I open and close them right after attaching 10-15 times. With time it goes better.

If you want to attach snaps in a cuff (for example: babybodies), you should either reinforce it with a non-woven fabric or sew in a piece of non-stretchy cotton to avoid tearing the cuff fabric.

Kam snaps look the same on both sides of the outsides because they use the same caps and are therefore great for workpieces that are reversible, such as reversible jackets.

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