Fabric Preparation for
Heavy Duty Snaps
Instructions for Cutting Holes in Fabric
24P HEAVY DUTY SNAP PLIERS – Instructions
Use two layers of medium to heavy-weight fabric, reinforced with interfacing.
Mark position of heavy duty snaps on topside and underside of garment.
Test a snap on swatch of fabric.
Metal
Round Die
Base
Metal Cone
Punch
Pliers Tools:
Inserting Tools:
Insert cone punch in one
side of pliers and round die
base
(small hole opening
facing out)
in other side.
Removing Tools:
Slip hook of gray tool remover
inside ledge of pliers and press
down to release tool.
Repeat for opposite side.
Cutting Holes:
1. Position fabric in pliers and center tools
over mark. Squeeze pliers firmly to
cut hole.
2. After cutting several holes, it may be necessary
to clear hole cutouts from die base. Use a strong
straight pin to remove fabric cutouts from die.
1.
2.
3. If pliers’ tools will not cut through your specific
type of fabric, cut a small hole with scissors.
3.