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Follow this guide to remove and replace a plastic snap (aka snap fastener, snap button, or press button) using a handheld fastener tool.
Before you begin, check the fabric around the old snap for tears or damage beyond a small hole. If the fabric is compromised, you'll need to sew a reinforcing patch before replacing the snap.
If you're installing a brand new snap, check out this guide.
If you're replacing a metal snap, follow this guide instead.
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Two caps
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One stud
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One socket
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Use pliers to crush the plastic snap until it loosens from the fabric.
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Remove and discard the broken plastic snap pieces.
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Push the point of an awl through the fabric hole to clear it for the cap.
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Use your fingers to squeeze a cap pin through the fabric hole.
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Place either a stud or a socket on top of the pin.
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Center the snap components in the fastener tool. The cap should sit fully in the black die cup.
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Firmly squeeze the fastener tool handles. The white rubber head should bulge slightly from the force.
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Release the handles and remove the tool from the snap.
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Visually inspect the snap. The center pin should be evenly flattened.
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Pull on the snap. The snap shouldn't feel loose.
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Repeat the procedure to install the other half of the snap set.
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For more clothing repair guides, click here.
For more clothing repair guides, click here.
