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Tutorial-how to add a magnetic snap to a bag/purse
Hello all
I have grand plans of adding regular tutorials for purses on my blog..............assuming I will be successful;)
I do not want to repeat adding magnetic closures in every tutorial.So I am making a seperate tutorial here.........which I can link everytime..................aint I genius:)
- Sarah Sylvia S. favorited Add A Magnetic Snap To A Bag/Purse 25 Jul 00:29
- Beth H. added Add A Magnetic Snap To A Bag/Purse to Tips of the Trade 24 Jun 20:24
You Will Need
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Step 1
From the fabric cut a strip of 15" by 3.5".Dont worry,this strap will be folded into half so the actual length will be only 7.5".
Now there are 2 ways to make it.............either add batting or fusible interfacing (Do not put it on the fabric directly.........it will tear after some time,if you are using heavy fabric then cut just a small square & fuse it where you intend to put the snap).
Whatever you choose cut that 14" by 2.5".I have seen tutorials which use same sized interfacing/batting ,but after folding it ,it becomes pretty thick & difficult to sew (I have had a few broken needles too!!!!)
After you cut the interface ,iron it to the wrong side of the strap,fold over the extra fabric on the sides & sew it. -
Step 3
Before you insert the snap mark the centre of the strap first (very important!!!!!)
To do this, first fold the strap in half lengthwise. Mark1 ½” up on the center crease.To figure prong placement, put one of your washers (metal backing pieces) over the center marking you just made, and mark inside the long holes too -
Step 5
Fold the fabric so that the prong marks are at the top. Clip through the interfacing(batting) and fabric on both long marks just enough so your prongs will fit through – don’t clip too far down or your slits will be too long and you will have holes that show next to your snaps.
Insert the male part of the snap through the RIGHT SIDE of the fabric, so the prongs poke out the back of the fabric.