How to Sew on Snaps {Press Studs} : Easy Tutorial for Beginners, by Treasurie on YouTube. 3 min 2 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 2 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Close the garment or bag the way it will sit when worn. Mark the matching points on both layers with a pin or chalk so the two halves will meet.
Pick a snap size to suit the fabric. Use small snaps on light cotton and larger snaps on thick fabric, canvas or bags.
Sort the two halves. One has a raised knob (the ball) and the other has a small hole with a spring ring (the socket).
Thread your needle with a double length of thread and knot the end. Matching thread hides the stitches better than contrast thread.
Place the ball half on the mark on the underlapping side. Hold it with your thumb and bring the needle up through one hole.
Stitch through the holes, then wrap the thread over the rim between holes. Work all the way around so the snap is held by both the holes and the edge.
Knot off on the wrong side of the fabric. Snip the thread close so it does not show on the right side.
Place the socket half on the other mark. Press the two halves together to check they meet, then stitch the socket the same way.
Snap and unsnap the closure a few times. If it pulls or sits crooked, unpick the second half and move it slightly.
Tips and common mistakes
Press the snap halves together before you sew the second one to confirm the marks line up.
Sew only through the fabric layers, not through to the right side of the garment.
Use a fine needle and take small stitches so the thread does not bunch around the holes.
Keep a little slack in the stitches so the snap sits flat instead of puckering the fabric.
Questions
Which half goes on top?
The ball half with the raised knob usually goes on the underlapping side and the socket half on the overlap that presses down onto it. Test the fit before stitching.
Can I use snaps instead of buttons?
Yes. Snaps suit light to medium fabrics, bags, baby clothes and costumes. For heavy coats or tight-fitting garments, a button and buttonhole hold up better.
How much thread should I use?
Double a single strand about an arm's length and knot the ends. That gives enough strength to hold the snap without a bulky knot.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
