How to Replace Metal Spring Snaps on Jackets, Coats, Bags, etc. 

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Thanks! I'm teaching myself to hand sew and embroider like found on 1800's dresses and coats. So far, my fingers are still intact. You're right. My grandma was bad ass, but she didn't know it. She could just look at a coat in the windows of say, Filene’s, Newmark's or Jordan Marsh. Study it carefully. Go home and copy the coat exactly without a pattern. Holy Mother Of Puppies! WAWAK ROCKS! I set up an account there and plan to buy a lot!. I've built enough courage to buy the snaps and the tools needed for my cape. When my mom passed, I got my cape I had lent her back. For some Brain-Fart reason, the nursing home laundry people had removed all the snaps and replaced them with Velcro. Needless to say I was mad as hell! :)

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You may be right! But I've been using this crappy hammer for years and it works just fine for me. Thanks for watching!

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You can order the tools online, and once you have them you're set for life. I hope it works out for you!

@@TailorItYourself Thanks for your concern! Things are so far so good. The customer is very understanding and I found a business in town that is willing to help me order the right parts.

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You're welcome! I hope you're able to successfully repair it.

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Sometimes it's trickier than it looks!

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I think that's a question for you to answer. How comfortable do you feel with it? If the snap is functioning properly and you just want to change the color, maybe look into getting some nail polish to touch up the color instead of replacing the snaps.

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I don't understand the question.

I don't know where to find the spacers. I've never seen them anywhere but in the existing snap I remove. You can create a little donut of fabric that would work just as well.

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​@@TailorItYourself The spacers are just nylon (plastic) washers available at any hardware (or sewing?) store. They not only create a tight fit but help distribute the load so the snap doesn't pull thru the fabric.

You could try bending the little parallel bars of the spring snap to try to make the connection tighter. But you may just have to replace the snap.

There's a link to a recommended tools list in the video description.

@@TailorItYourself Thank you again so much for this exceptionally clear and helpful video -- I just replaced the female/button side of the snap on a beloved coat because of what you taught me!

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Possibly. Usually that's done with a zipper. But it depends on how the jacket is made.

Yes, I think that should work as long as the area you're adding the snap to isn't too thick. If it's too thick there may not be enough length on the parts to properly lock together when you hammer them.

I have a video showing how to do repairs. You'll do a repair of the area first and then install the new snap.

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No, once the pieces are hammered together they can't be reused.

No idea. It's an old wire cutter I've had for years. Any wire cutter will work.

Not really. You'll need to close up the old buttonhole in order to have a stable surface to add the snap. And you'll see the buttonhole underneath the snap. It's doable, but it'll look odd.

You may need to remove that snap and try again. If the parts get hammered together weird they may not function properly.

No idea! I've only seen them when removing existing snaps. If you need to take up space I would cut little donuts out of fabric until you get the appropriate thickness.

I don't quite understand what you're describing. If you could email me pictures at tailorityourself@gmail.com I can take a look and advise better.

Unfortunately no. If the spring bars are damaged you'll need to replace that side in order for it to function.

Email me a picture - tailorityourself@gmail.com

The old Google machine is your best bet.

Hi there, if you'd like to send me a picture of the snap to tailorityourself@gmail.com I can take a look and perhaps provide further guidance.

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No, the parts are hammered together so once you take them apart they can't be put back together.

Depends on where you go to have the work done. I charge $5-7 per snap. It'll be a little more up front to do it yourself as you'll need the tools and the parts but then you're pretty much set for life.

Not that I'm aware of! You'll need something that can get in between the two pieces and separate them without damaging the fabric. So if you can think of something else I'd be interested to see what you find.

There is a button part, it's just in between the layers of the placket. You'll need to open that up, repair the fabric, reinstall a new snap, and then close the placket. Or you could just do it quick and dirty and put the new snap through the placket, but the button portion of the snap will be visible on the outside of the jacket.

@@TailorItYourself Thank you for the advice! However, my jacket doesn't have any visible buttons on the exterior, that's why I'm wondering if you can repair the button from the interior; without having to put a button on the exterior.

It's hard to say exactly what you need without seeing how it's constructed. If you'd like to email me a picture I can give better guidance - tailorityourself@gmail.com

Any time you're adding a snap where there wasn't before you'll need to punch a hole through the fabric to make room for the hardware. You can do it with a sharp scissors if you're careful, but otherwise you can buy a rotary punch at any hardware store that will give you a few size holes to choose from.

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You'll need to do a small repair of the area before installing a new snap. Find a matching thread color, and either use a sewing machine to stitch back and forth over the area to reinforce it, or hand sew your fabric together as best you can.

There is a recommended tools list in the description that shows all the tools I use in this series.

You can email me at tailorityourself@gmail.com.

@@TailorItYourself Perfect. Thanks for the super quick reply. I will send it to you now.

Ok, I have sent you an email with photos and a note. Thanks

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Not really. They're designed to lock the pieces together. Without them you'll just smash the parts and they won't hold.

You're asking how to make a coverall into a jacket? That's more redesigning than alterations. I couldn't say exactly what you need to do without seeing how the garment is constructed, but it will be a fairly advanced process.

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You can find a recommended tools list in the video description.

I'm sure there are. But a bachelor button is much more common on jeans.

@@TailorItYourself I know, I just need to find one brand I can order for my girlfriend

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Thanks for the feedback! Something to keep in kind going forward.

This technique can be applied to any item. You just need the right parts and know what to do with them.

I have a shop in Rochester, MN called Trester Tailor. Before you go that route, you could maybe check for tailors for shoe repair places in your area. But if you'd like me to take a look at something you can find my business information at trestertailor.com.

@@TailorItYourself excellent thank you. I don't want to mess it up, nor have the time and patience.

I have all the replacement parts. There are some placed that need to be restitched. Don't know if you have any machines that can work through leather...

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