How to Repair Snap on Pants
Many pants now use snaps instead of zippers because they are convenient and quick to close. Snaps are composed of two portions on pants, including one on the pants waistline interior and another on the exterior. The exterior portion fits snugly into the interior portion of the snap button. Although snaps are effective, they are prone to breaking after long periods of time or misuse. Thankfully, you can repair broken snaps with a tool made specifically for attaching snaps to fabric. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Remove the broken snap to make way for the new snap. Place the tip of a 3/16-inch screwdriver between the socket and capped post, as well as the fabric of the exterior waistline. Apply a small amount of pressure and wiggle the tip of the screwdriver to loosen the socket and capped post.
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Use flat-nose pliers to remove the capped post and socket from the pants. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to remove the other portion of the snap button on your pants.
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Turn the knob on the snap setter right or left to align the device with the anvil. Place the snap on the bottom ring of the snap setter. Ensure the cap post is facing upward. Fit the post through the hole on the exterior portion of your pants so the decorative portion of the snap button is on the outside of the pants. The post should be on the interior of the pants. Position the socket over the capped post.
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Apply pressure on the snap setter by squeezing the handle to lock the capped post and socket together. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to attach the stud portion of the snap button, as well as the socket to the interior part of your jeans.
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