How to Set Snaps with a Dritz Snap Tool

BY admin on November 16, 2015

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Jessica from JewelryTutorialHQ.com and Bespangled Beads on Etsy created a super simple DIY tutorial highlighting how to set snaps in leather using Dritz Snap Setting Pliers.

First, she took a section of soft, supple leather that she salvaged directly from an old handbag from another tutorial. For further craftiness, she even took the excess leather and braided it into a chic bracelet. Jessica made sure to remind everyone that she was working with a thin leather fabric for this project.If your fabric is a little bit thicker or a stiffer type of leather, you might want to consider other options for setting snaps.
The Dritz Snap Setting Pliers come complete with an assortment of adapter attachments, which are perfect for setting various sizes of snaps with them. For this tutorial, she used snaps that are 7/16″. Make sure you have the correct adapters fitted onto your pair of pliers. For the 7/16″ snaps, you will need both rubber adapters on the pliers.
Beginning with the prong side, attach the snap to the bottom part of the jaw, which does not have the plastic ring. On the opposing side, place the male component of the snap and center it on the fabric.
Give yourself at least 1/2 inch for seam allowance and squeeze the pliers firmly to set the snap. For the other side, make sure the right side is facing up. The middle part should be sticking up, and this should face upward when you set it into the bottom jaw of the pliers.
Next, use the pearl part of the snap and cover it with a little tape before setting it into the jaws. Repeat the same steps as before and squeeze the pliers tightly. If you’re using plain snaps, you won’t need to use any tape to protect the outer lining of the snaps. That is only used for special snaps, like the faux pearl snaps.

This tutorial used faux leather fabric and dritz snaps which we have available for sale here at MJTrends. Remember, this do it yourself tutorial is just a baseline and works perfectly with a leather jacket or vest. Feel free to substitute this tutorial for adding decorative snaps to practically any type of fabric. Stay connected for updates on our blog as we continue to highlight more DIY magic!

Written by Jade Nicolette