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Do I just screw them in or sew an eyelet first? (Moderated by Sharon1952)
Posted on: 3/7/16 5:47 PM ET
I bought some two-piece jeans buttons for a project. They look kind of like this - a flat metal button and a back piece that screws in:
Anyone know the right way to use these? Do I need to sew an eyelet for the screw to sit in, or do I just punch a hole with an awl?
Thanks.button
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Anyone know the right way to use these? Do I need to sew an eyelet for the screw to sit in, or do I just punch a hole with an awl?
Thanks.button
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Cheers!
Posted on: 3/7/16 5:59 PM ET
Just punch a hole with an awl, then hammer the tack (the back piece) onto the button. It's not a screw, you'll be there for a million years if you're trying to screw it in. I like to use the basement floor and I use a few denim scraps to protect the face of the button from getting scratched/dented
Posted on: 3/7/16 6:50 PM ET
In reply to shoes15
You could sew an eyelet, I just make a hole and it has never frayed or torn. An awl or hole punch works or
Punch Tools Set
If you buy one of the punch tool sets, make sure it is the same size as the jeans buttons. Some sets have the rivet setting tool as well, they just make the job a lot easier and you aren't at risk of hammering your fingers....ouch!! LOL
Forgot to add, they don't screw, they are ridges to hold it in place.
If you've got some timber offcuts these are good to use as an anvil, if not then a brick or other hard object, just make sure whatever you use has some fabric offcuts to protect the garment you are working on. I give the button a light tap with the hammer, then check that it's lined up correctly, then one final whack. Done!
Hope this helps? ;-)
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Punch Tools Set
If you buy one of the punch tool sets, make sure it is the same size as the jeans buttons. Some sets have the rivet setting tool as well, they just make the job a lot easier and you aren't at risk of hammering your fingers....ouch!! LOL
Forgot to add, they don't screw, they are ridges to hold it in place.
If you've got some timber offcuts these are good to use as an anvil, if not then a brick or other hard object, just make sure whatever you use has some fabric offcuts to protect the garment you are working on. I give the button a light tap with the hammer, then check that it's lined up correctly, then one final whack. Done!
Hope this helps? ;-)
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