The matching tool for Color Snaps: it centres the parts and presses them together evenly.
In alteration work it replaces hammer and anvil, quietly enough that nobody in the house wakes up in the evening. With everything centred in the insert, pressure spreads evenly and the fastening comes out round rather than oval. The matching insert decides everything: size and design must belong to the fastening, or the part will sit crooked. Anyone sewing regularly likes to keep such notions in duplicate. These notions fit any sewing drawer and come to hand quickly.
What Prym Color Snaps Demontage-Set 673117 is suitable for
- Fitting eyelets into bags and pouches
- Working with leather and felt
- Alterations to finished pieces
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a base underneath?
For hammer work, yes: a firm, smooth base that absorbs the blows. An ordinary table keeps the dents, and pressure fails to spread evenly. A piece of hardwood or a stone slab serves the purpose perfectly.
Why test on a scrap?
Because fabric thickness and interfacing decide how much pressure is needed. Two minutes on a scrap save a crooked part in the finished garment, which can hardly be removed cleanly.
How do I look after the tool?
Dry storage and an occasional wipe are enough. A drop of fine oil keeps moving parts smooth; scouring agents have no place here. Putting the tool away damp means finding surface rust next time.
How much force does it take?
Less than many expect. Pressure comes from the lever, not from the arm; working in jerks hits worse than pressing steadily. Gripping the pliers at the very end of the handles takes noticeably less force.
