Snap Fasteners

I am making several quilted denim covers to go over old comforters for
the local dogs home.
The ends are open to allow for replacement of the comforter and for
washing.
Where can I get snaps that don't get sewed on but heavy duty ones that
go through and anchor "in" the fabric?

I need them to be durable but not too expensive. I am hoping the ones
that don't need sewing will be a wee more durable for the dogs.


Thanks
Julie

Over here in UK they come on a strip of tape which is sewn on!
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Estelle UK
http://uk.photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos
"al8dan" wrote in message
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I am making several quilted denim covers to go over old comforters for
the local dogs home.
The ends are open to allow for replacement of the comforter and for
washing.
Where can I get snaps that don't get sewed on but heavy duty ones that
go through and anchor "in" the fabric?

I need them to be durable but not too expensive. I am hoping the ones
that don't need sewing will be a wee more durable for the dogs.


Thanks
Julie

Brilliant idea, Estelle. Pounding snaps through a double layer (or more) of
denim would be a might hard task. I was going to suggest plain old buttons
or velcro but a taped stripe would do the deed just fine. Polly

"Estelle Gallagher" wrote in message
...
Over here in UK they come on a strip of tape which is sewn on!
--
Estelle UK
http://uk.photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos
"al8dan" wrote in message
ups.com...
I am making several quilted denim covers to go over old comforters for
the local dogs home.
The ends are open to allow for replacement of the comforter and for
washing.
Where can I get snaps that don't get sewed on but heavy duty ones that
go through and anchor "in" the fabric?

I need them to be durable but not too expensive. I am hoping the ones
that don't need sewing will be a wee more durable for the dogs.


Thanks
Julie

Wouldn't velcro do the job, and would be much easier to attach.
Gen

"al8dan" wrote in message
ups.com...
I am making several quilted denim covers to go over old comforters for
the local dogs home.
The ends are open to allow for replacement of the comforter and for
washing.
Where can I get snaps that don't get sewed on but heavy duty ones that
go through and anchor "in" the fabric?

I need them to be durable but not too expensive. I am hoping the ones
that don't need sewing will be a wee more durable for the dogs.


Thanks
Julie

This gadget will apply what you are describing:

http://www.hancockfabrics.com/produc...286/16286.html

You should be able to obtain this or a a similar item in a fabric
store near you.

Mary in Rock Island IL wrote:

This gadget will apply what you are describing:

http://www.hancockfabrics.com/produc...286/16286.html

You should be able to obtain this or a a similar item in a fabric
store near you.

I have this gadget and it does work but not easily! If you are going
to use it on several layers of fabric or on heavy fabric, and you're not
a weight lifter, you might need to have a man handy to get the thing to
work properly. If DH isn't around to help set the snaps, I get them set
as near as possible then whack the livin' bejeezes out of the partially
set snap to get the prongs to bend into the fastener properly.
I also have some of the snap that is set onto twill tape. The only
problem with that is the snaps are a bit small IMNSHO for use on
something like a dog bed. I'm agree with the others who have
recommended velcro stuff. It can be sewn on by machine and would hold
nicely. I'd probably use regular strip velcro and cut nice long pieces.
The Velcro buttons might not be long enough. I've used both on
pillows that get used a lot and the small buttons don't hold too well.
The larger buttons are a lot better but the pieces I have cut myself
from long strips of velcro work the best -- probably because there is
more surface area to hold together. CiaoMeow ^;;^

PAX, Tia Mary ^;;^ (RCTQ Queen of Kitties)
Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about
their whiskers!
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I have one of these also and it just sits in my drawer. I prefer to set the
snaps the old fashioned way.

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Boca Jan
Florida - Land of the Hurricanes
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"Mary in Rock Island IL" wrote in message
...
This gadget will apply what you are describing:

http://www.hancockfabrics.com/produc...286/16286.html

You should be able to obtain this or a a similar item in a fabric
store near you.

Check out http://www.snapsource.com/ - I hate the old plier type snap
applicators, but really like snap source.

Also, I just found out from the Yahoo Lazy Girls group that there is a new
Velcro product called Velcro Fusion. It's iron on, but you better put it
where you want it, 'cause you can't remove it. :-)

NAYY,
--
Donna in Idaho

"Boca Jan" wrote in message
...
I have one of these also and it just sits in my drawer. I prefer to set the
snaps the old fashioned way.

--
Boca Jan
Florida - Land of the Hurricanes
http://community.webshots.com/user/BocaJan
http://www.contactify.com/44a3e


"Mary in Rock Island IL" wrote in message
...
This gadget will apply what you are describing:

http://www.hancockfabrics.com/produc...286/16286.html

You should be able to obtain this or a a similar item in a fabric
store near you.