Description
A snap closure usually calls for a setting tool and a few test taps to get the pressure right. ByAnnie's Tool-Free Snaps go on by hand instead. Each one secures a pocket, flap, or bag closure with nothing more than a small hole and a firm press, so there is no press, anvil, or pliers to buy or haul out. The fashion cap on this set has a black metal finish that coordinates with ByAnnie's other metal hardware.
What's Included
This listing is for the snaps only. Each package contains four complete snap sets. One set makes one closure, and each set includes:
- 1 fashion metal cap in black metal for the visible, exterior side
- 1 low-profile plastic cap for the hidden, interior side
- 1 plastic stud and 1 plastic socket that lock together to form the closure
How to Use Them
Mark the snap placement on both layers that need to meet. Make a small hole at each mark; an awl or stiletto pushes through woven fabric and stabilizer cleanly. Seat a cap from the outside so its post comes through the hole, set the matching stud or socket piece onto the post from the back, and press the two together by hand until they lock. Repeat for the other half so the stud on one piece meets the socket on the other.
The metal finish is on the cap only. The stud, socket, and low-profile cap underneath are plastic, which keeps the finished closure light and thin. These work best through bag-weight layers. A very thick or stiff stack can be more than the snaps will grip.
Perfect For
- Bag, pouch, and pocket makers who want a secure closure they can set entirely by hand
- Sewists without a snap press or setting tools, or who want to add a closure on the go
- Projects where bulk and weight matter, since the working parts under the cap are plastic
- Anyone matching a black metal finish across zippers, pulls, and other bag hardware
Why You'll Love These
The hand installation is the point. No press to buy, no anvil to line up, no hammering. A small hole and steady hand pressure set each half, which makes these easy to add at the end of a project or in a spot a setting tool cannot reach.
The plastic body keeps things light. On a bag where layers of fabric, foam, and lining already add up, a closure that stays thin and low-profile earns its place. The black metal cap is the only part that shows, so the snap reads as metal hardware while staying light behind it.
A small hole still has to be made, so keep an awl or stiletto handy. Plan placement before piercing, and on a heavy project, test on a scrap of the same layers first.
Product Details
- Brand: ByAnnie
- Item #: HAR-SN-BM-FOUR
- Category: Sewing Notion
- Type: Snaps (tool-free, hand-set)
- Set Includes: 4 complete snap sets; each set has 1 fashion metal cap, 1 low-profile plastic cap, 1 plastic stud, and 1 plastic socket
- Cap Size: Metal cap 14mm diameter; plastic cap 13mm diameter
- Color: Black Metal (metal cap finish)
- Material: Metal cap; plastic stud, socket, and low-profile cap
- Installation: By hand, no setting tools required
Specifications
| Brand | ByAnnie |
| Craft | Sewing |
| Product Type | Snaps |
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