I am making several quilted denim covers to go over old comforters for the local dogs home. The ends are open to allow for replacement of the comforter and for washing. Where can I get snaps that don't get sewed on but heavy duty ones that go through and anchor "in" the fabric?
I need them to be durable but not too expensive. I am hoping the ones that don't need sewing will be a wee more durable for the dogs.
Thanks Julie
Over here in UK they come on a strip of tape which is sewn on!
Brilliant idea, Estelle. Pounding snaps through a double layer (or more) of denim would be a might hard task. I was going to suggest plain old buttons or velcro but a taped stripe would do the deed just fine. Polly
Wouldn't velcro do the job, and would be much easier to attach. Gen
This gadget will apply what you are describing:
I have this gadget and it does work but not easily! If you are going to use it on several layers of fabric or on heavy fabric, and you're not a weight lifter, you might need to have a man handy to get the thing to work properly. If DH isn't around to help set the snaps, I get them set as near as possible then whack the livin' bejeezes out of the partially set snap to get the prongs to bend into the fastener properly. I also have some of the snap that is set onto twill tape. The only problem with that is the snaps are a bit small IMNSHO for use on something like a dog bed. I'm agree with the others who have recommended velcro stuff. It can be sewn on by machine and would hold nicely. I'd probably use regular strip velcro and cut nice long pieces. The Velcro buttons might not be long enough. I've used both on pillows that get used a lot and the small buttons don't hold too well. The larger buttons are a lot better but the pieces I have cut myself from long strips of velcro work the best -- probably because there is more surface area to hold together. CiaoMeow >^;;^<
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I have one of these also and it just sits in my drawer. I prefer to set the snaps the old fashioned way.
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