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Install the snap head
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Lay the item to be repaired into the hand press so that the hole from the original snap rests directly above the shaft of the post.
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Make sure no extra fabric is caught inside the press and that the orientation of the item is correct.
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Hold the fabric in place with one hand, then use your other hand to pull down the handle of the press.
| - | [* black] With the fabric aligned, pull the handle of the hand press down in one continuous motion. |
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| - | [* black] Apply pressure until you feel the snap give. |
| - | [* icon_note] Setting a metal snap requires force. You will need to pull hard. |
| + | [title] Install the snap head |
| + | [* black] Lay the item to be repaired into the hand press so that the hole from the original snap rests directly above the shaft of the post. |
| + | [* icon_caution] If the fabric around the old snap is torn or damaged beyond a small hole, apply a patch to reinforce the area before replacing the snap. |
| + | [* black] Make sure no extra fabric is caught inside the press and that the orientation of the item is correct. |
| + | [* black] Hold the fabric in place with one hand, then use your other hand to pull down the handle of the press. |
| + | [* icon_note] This requires a lot of pressure to make sure the snap replacement is successful - so pull hard! |
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