How do I attach a new snap?
During prolonged or heavy use, a snap can come off your clothing or gear and get lost. Not to worry – a worn-out or defective snap on a garment, tent, backpack or sleeping bag can easily be replaced. Replacement snaps often come with the product in a small bag. If you don’t have a replacement snap, you can pick one up in a fabric supplies store – they come in several shapes and sizes and fit almost anywhere. Here we’ll show you an example of how you can replace a snap on a pair of trousers.
Tools Needed
Hammer, pincers, replacement snap (in this example we’ve used a set from Prym)
Author
VAUDE Repair Team
Date
22.11.2016
Difficulty
Moderate
Time Needed
10 minutes
Step One
In our example, the snap stud is missing. The snap post can be removed with the pliers.
Step Two
Lay out the two pieces for the lower flap.
Step Three
Place the stud component on the lower flap where the previous stud was positioned and hold it there with a plastic snap holder if necessary. Rivet the two parts together with a few strong blows of the hammer.
Information
Alternatively, you can purchase a hand press for snaps at a sewing supplies store.
Step Four
Lay out the other two pieces for the top flap.
Step Five
Place the post part of the snap on the top flap where the previous post was positioned and attach it with a plastic holder if necessary. Rivet the two parts together with a few strong blows of the hammer.
Information
Alternatively, you can purchase a hand press for snaps at a sewing supplies store.
Finished! You did it.