How to Replace Metal Spring Snaps on Jackets, Coats, Bags, etc.

This tutorial will show all the steps and tools needed to replace metal spring and camping snaps on a coat, jacket, bag, or other garment.
Tutorial includes a PDF with pictures and written instructions: drive.google.com/file/d/1VMwT...
Recommended tools list: docs.google.com/document/d/1C...
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[@CalsAndKilos]

Thanks, 2 minutes in and you made me realise I had to wrong type, time to return those 😂 still watched the rest of the vid for future reference

[@TailorItYourself]

Glad you still found it helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@melissaegbertson9100]

Thanks so much for your video, especially for the WAWAK source. I mend kids coats for charity and the big box sewing stores just don’t have the variety of parts I need to match the existing garment. Now I have a chance to make them look like new. 😀👍

[@TailorItYourself]

That's a very kind deed you are doing! I'm glad I could help you help others.

[@rikenglebert7558]

Excellent video! You did an outstanding job teaching this process. Thank you! Keep up the great work!!!

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind words.

[@handywoman2957]

👌I’m new to sewing! And I love how you explained everything! I got a costume with a broken snap and I had no idea how to approach it! Thank you! 👍⭐️

[@TailorItYourself]

Excellent! Hope it all goes smoothly.

[@handywoman2957]

@@TailorItYourself it did! Thank you!

[@TailorItYourself]

Bravo!

[@aliceshifferd1484]

Omg! Thank you so much for this tutorial it saved my most favorite outfit ever I was gonna throw it away until I was advised to watch your video, so I thank you from the bottom of my heart you have brought so much joy to so many people and their clothing

[@TailorItYourself]

That's amazing! I'm glad you found it so helpful.

[@carldchiafullo1394]

I already replaced the snaps on my winter coat with larger snaps because the brass snaps were constantly popping open. The new ones are great. It took a little less than an hour to do the replacement of six snap buttons. Thank you for your guidance.

[@TailorItYourself]

Excellent! I'm glad that worked out for you. Thanks for watching!

[@thebookofsand]

thank you for informing me early in i can't re=use parts. i'm not a sewing dude and i am used to being able to refurbish and re use parts. i may have wasted like a half hour trying to fix a jacket but this video saved me from even more wasted time!

[@TailorItYourself]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@1BostonTerrierGirl]

Thank-you so much for your helpful videos! My grandmother was a master seamstress in Boston. She could sew (with or without patterns), take off, put on and/or replace anything when it came to sewing. I am not that way. Just starting out and so far, trying to not sew my fingers together. This video gave me enough courage to replace the broken snaps on my cape! Again, Thank-you! Two thumbs up, fav'd and subscribed.

[@TailorItYourself]

That's awesome! Your grandma sounds bad ass. Bravo to you for giving things a try! Once you pop that fun don't stop =)

[@1BostonTerrierGirl]

Thanks! I'm teaching myself to hand sew and embroider like found on 1800's dresses and coats. So far, my fingers are still intact. You're right. My grandma was bad ass, but she didn't know it. She could just look at a coat in the windows of say, Filene’s, Newmark's or Jordan Marsh. Study it carefully. Go home and copy the coat exactly without a pattern. Holy Mother Of Puppies! WAWAK ROCKS! I set up an account there and plan to buy a lot!. I've built enough courage to buy the snaps and the tools needed for my cape. When my mom passed, I got my cape I had lent her back. For some Brain-Fart reason, the nursing home laundry people had removed all the snaps and replaced them with Velcro. Needless to say I was mad as hell! :)

[@PMLNavarro]

Thank you for a very clear and informational video! I'm about to replace a few missing snaps on my daughter's jacket, and now I know exactly what to do. Subscribing!

[@TailorItYourself]

That's great! I hope it goes smoothly.

[@budm9982]

Hey, you did this real good. Nice clear communication and video quality. Made my repair easy.

[@TailorItYourself]

That's great! Glad that worked out for you.

[@16abbylynn]

Thank you I needed this video today and I'll probably use this video again when I redo a snap on my jacket

[@TailorItYourself]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@USfever]

This is super helpful from all the video I watched, this one is the only one that works❤

[@TailorItYourself]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@minxlabrada]

Thanks for this. I bought a brand new fleece shirt. And one of the snaps malfunctioned first day. Didn't want to deal with the return process. So I followed your instruction. Works great!

[@TailorItYourself]

That's great! I'm glad that worked out for you. Good work!

[@stefhaniearmenta7885]

Awesome video! Super detailed and clear. Thank you so much!!

[@TailorItYourself]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Nothing_141]

The best hammer for striking a punch is a Ball peen hammer. They come in different oz so the weight will give you more downward force for different levels of jobs. 16 oz should be enough for snaps but 24 oz might do it in one strike. I hope this helps and thank you for the video. 🙏

[@TailorItYourself]

You may be right! But I've been using this crappy hammer for years and it works just fine for me. Thanks for watching!

[@officialadan]

Thank God I found this video. Cause I didn't know how to do it. Good job at explaining

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you!

[@farm38]

Excellent tutorial a double thumbs up. Now to order my tools and snaps. I've usually thrown my coats away once several snaps have come away. How easy was that fix Thank You. Regards Steve, From the UK

[@TailorItYourself]

You're most welcome! Thanks for watching, and good luck!

[@edpowell5754]

From Buffalo, N.Y. Thank You so much, your video post was very helpful.

[@TailorItYourself]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@dipsetdblock20]

Perfect straight to the point!

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you!

[@olgamak5736]

Great informative video! Thank you!

[@TailorItYourself]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@hannahlouise1209]

Thankyou so much! Beautifully expressed.

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jessicajohnston5693]

After a long day working at the drycleaners, I asked for help at Hobby Lobby to try and fix a snap for a customer. Sadly, I was to tired to think straight and the employee didn't know how to help me. So, thanks for this video! I sadly cannot find those tools in my area, so I am probably going to have to find someone else to fix the snap for the customer so they aren't waiting on me to get a delivery.

[@TailorItYourself]

You can order the tools online, and once you have them you're set for life. I hope it works out for you!

[@jessicajohnston5693]

@@TailorItYourself Thanks for your concern! Things are so far so good. The customer is very understanding and I found a business in town that is willing to help me order the right parts.

[@mommadiane7312]

Great demo! Thank you

[@TailorItYourself]

Thanks! Glad it helped.

[@susancalvert9505]

Thanks that was very good and I then knew what to do brilliant job

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful.

[@TheDingpud]

This was great, thank you.

[@TailorItYourself]

No problem, thanks for watching.

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

This is a great tutorial!

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you!

[@arcane2152]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! 😁

[@TailorItYourself]

You're most welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@babakabdi870]

You are very professional thank you very much

[@TailorItYourself]

You're most welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@sarys73]

Thanks for the video. I just bought a knife and the sheath's snap feels weak, but I don't want to send it back, and wait for the new knife, and possibly just end up with the same weak snap. Rather see how to replace it myself, and now check Amazon for a starter kit. Thanks again Danni

[@TailorItYourself]

You're welcome! I hope you're able to successfully repair it.

[@MariaMaria-gu8ei]

Thank you for this video!

[@TailorItYourself]

You are welcome, thanks for watching!

[@glenangelos6025]

Now I can fix my 40 year old jacket!

[@TailorItYourself]

Excellent! Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@clothingalterations]

Great tutorial

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you!

[@jazzfan7491]

Great demonstration

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words.

[@user-en4my8cb1p]

very helpful - thank you!

[@TailorItYourself]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@SoloScooterClub]

Fast forward a few moments then I see you bust out the snips and the brightest lightbulb goes off. Thank you for the video.

[@TailorItYourself]

I'm not sure if this is a compliment or not...

[@anjetanjet]

Very nice tutorial! Gj

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you!

[@gene6867]

Bought a jacket with a busted snap. It was half priced, so figured I would buy it anyway and fix it with the provided parts. Now I see I don't have the tools, plus the snap hole is only part way through the winter coat, so would require ripping stitches and resewing them after finished. Good to see how to do it though!

[@TailorItYourself]

Sometimes it's trickier than it looks!

[@john-hj5cx]

Great video. thanks

[@TailorItYourself]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@railerz101]

Thank you for yhe info.

[@TailorItYourself]

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[@gd2232]

Very good !

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you!

[@nancymurphy7975]

Awesome. Thanks

[@TailorItYourself]

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Thanks so much

[@TailorItYourself]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.

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Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TailorItYourself]

You're welcome!

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[@rubenscoppi7967]

Thanks for the video, just one fondamental question about measures: do I use the same garment for different button size (exemple 12,5 mm and 15 mm / 0,49 inch and 0,59 inch)?

[@TailorItYourself]

I don't understand the question.

[@ramongonzalez2112]

Thanks

[@jessejaybaula4231]

Thank you

[@TailorItYourself]

You're welcome!

[@avezkhan82]

Thanks 👍

[@TailorItYourself]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@gesasaint3501]

Great video! I have a question though. I have many baseball satin jackets. The snaps already lost they’re color and need to be changed, but my issue is that type of fabric is probably very easy to rip or cut or damage bc it doesn’t any resistance to pull or pushing the snaps around I imagine, so would you recommend me to find someone to do it or do you think i could try it by myself? Thank you so much!

[@TailorItYourself]

I think that's a question for you to answer. How comfortable do you feel with it? If the snap is functioning properly and you just want to change the color, maybe look into getting some nail polish to touch up the color instead of replacing the snaps.

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[@wg5837]

Hi! I just watched this video for a jacket snap replacement (just the male side) and it was SUPER helpful - thanks! Unfortunately the snap is a little loose as I think the nub is a bit longer. Do you know where I can find those spacers? Need about 12mm-14mm?

[@TailorItYourself]

I don't know where to find the spacers. I've never seen them anywhere but in the existing snap I remove. You can create a little donut of fabric that would work just as well.

[@wg5837]

@@TailorItYourself Great idea!! Thank you.

[@SuperG11123]

​@@TailorItYourself The spacers are just nylon (plastic) washers available at any hardware (or sewing?) store. They not only create a tight fit but help distribute the load so the snap doesn't pull thru the fabric.

[@a.garlickibez78]

Super!!

[@BlipBlipBlipBlipBify]

Great video - Is there a way to fix the snap's spring if they are kind of weak?

[@TailorItYourself]

You could try bending the little parallel bars of the spring snap to try to make the connection tighter. But you may just have to replace the snap.

[@Hilly092]

Any tips of putting a new one on when ones fallen off? The fabrics a little ragetty from where it came off, any way to increase the hold of a new one/patch up the torn fabric where the old one was?

[@TailorItYourself]

I have a video showing how to do repairs. You'll do a repair of the area first and then install the new snap.

[@pujo28]

Hello, do you think snap buttons like these would work to secure a jacket liner to the inside of a jacket

[@TailorItYourself]

Possibly. Usually that's done with a zipper. But it depends on how the jacket is made.

[@celestesalas]

Hi! Do you think snaps would work on shoes? I have some new shoes that the Velcro sucks on it and when I walk it comes undone. I was thinking of putting these on them but don’t know if that’s a thing?

[@TailorItYourself]

Yes, I think that should work as long as the area you're adding the snap to isn't too thick. If it's too thick there may not be enough length on the parts to properly lock together when you hammer them.

[@suetr1]

Thank you very much for this...do you have a recommended tool?

[@TailorItYourself]

There's a link to a recommended tools list in the video description.

[@suetr1]

@@TailorItYourself Thank you again so much for this exceptionally clear and helpful video -- I just replaced the female/button side of the snap on a beloved coat because of what you taught me!

[@TailorItYourself]

That's great! I'm glad I could help.

[@galimmmm]

Can I reuse the out side of the snap cap? As it is quite a unique peace that is hard to match.

[@TailorItYourself]

No, once the pieces are hammered together they can't be reused.

[@danilocynepppiloveyoumotas2401]

hi hello good morning very nice work, super and beautiful.

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed.

[@sintroisbeautifulday6389]

Thank you ..

[@TailorItYourself]

You're welcome!

[@Vpcasarez]

I have a leather jacket and would like to replace the regular button to a snap on button. Is that doable?

[@TailorItYourself]

Not really. You'll need to close up the old buttonhole in order to have a stable surface to add the snap. And you'll see the buttonhole underneath the snap. It's doable, but it'll look odd.

[@susancalvert9505]

I watched your video it was good but what do I do if they don’t start fastened when you put them together they don’t stay closed they open to easy

[@TailorItYourself]

You may need to remove that snap and try again. If the parts get hammered together weird they may not function properly.

[@alanevans5353]

If the only thing wrong with the button is one of the springs in a spring snap is there any way to bend that spring back out?

[@TailorItYourself]

Unfortunately no. If the spring bars are damaged you'll need to replace that side in order for it to function.

[@VigilantAnarchism]

Hey there! I recently got a jacket and I realized that the snap is like in…3 sections I guess because it has a detachable scarf as an accessory. So…it has your standard spring snap look to it, but the female side snaps into another piece that’s on the inside of the jacket and quite frankly, I don’t want to cut the jacket open in order to fix this…what else can I do?

[@TailorItYourself]

I don't quite understand what you're describing. If you could email me pictures at [e-mail] I can take a look and advise better.

[@jokuRsmil3]

I was curious about the price of everything to replace a male part of a button on wrk jacket

[@TailorItYourself]

Depends on where you go to have the work done. I charge $5-7 per snap. It'll be a little more up front to do it yourself as you'll need the tools and the parts but then you're pretty much set for life.

[@danieljordan4320]

Is there a tool for removal? Something other than the wire clippers you used?

[@TailorItYourself]

Not that I'm aware of! You'll need something that can get in between the two pieces and separate them without damaging the fabric. So if you can think of something else I'd be interested to see what you find.

[@teguhhariyadi7524]

wow cool

[@TailorItYourself]

Thanks!

[@tamaramcwilliams2926]

I only need to replace one side of my jacket, it’s the part that snaps in, it’s a Columbia jacket. There’s still the round metal part inside the fabric, can you help me figure this out

[@TailorItYourself]

Email me a picture - [e-mail]

[@TerminalOingoBoingo]

Where can I find multi colored pearl snaps for flannels?

[@TailorItYourself]

The old Google machine is your best bet.

[@hectormsq7791]

are the parts removed of the "female" snap reusable? I want to do a kind of Switch of those snaps from one fabric to another, but I am wondering if I remove them, they will not be usable again

[@TailorItYourself]

No, the parts are hammered together so once you take them apart they can't be put back together.

[@stevengreen81]

Hi there so I been trying to order the correct snaps but get no where I have a varsity jack with a missing snap not the front part but the part where the snap clicks but I keep getting the wrong type or size I measured it I thought it was 12mm but I am not very good at measuring I have a few varsity jackets and spotted it's a generic snap on most so my question is what's the correct snap for the varsity jack and size this is a massive help for what to do I have the small tools u use I just need to find the correct size and correct type

[@TailorItYourself]

Hi there, if you'd like to send me a picture of the snap to [e-mail] I can take a look and perhaps provide further guidance.

[@stevengreen81]

@@TailorItYourself thanks will do ty for replying back will send picture over later on ✌️👌

[@TailorItYourself]

@@stevengreen81 No problem, good luck!

[@jaykabel]

Thanks - what is the model of cutting pliers used?

[@TailorItYourself]

No idea. It's an old wire cutter I've had for years. Any wire cutter will work.

[@bingfannumberone]

nice!

[@TailorItYourself]

Thanks!

[@petersmith7437]

Hi. On my cost the hole has gone wide for the button to sit what can I do?

[@TailorItYourself]

You'll need to do a small repair of the area before installing a new snap. Find a matching thread color, and either use a sewing machine to stitch back and forth over the area to reinforce it, or hand sew your fabric together as best you can.

[@igogo5yo]

@TailorItYourself where can I buy these plastic spacers?

[@TailorItYourself]

No idea! I've only seen them when removing existing snaps. If you need to take up space I would cut little donuts out of fabric until you get the appropriate thickness.

[@MrCaps-sq4bk]

Hi, I have a question. My jacket has metal spring caps, it's the last button on the bottom, it's male spring cap is fine, and it's only the female spring cap that broke out, and some of the fabric is gone too, but it doesn't have a button on the exterior, just the fabric that it's made out of. Is it possible that you replace the female spring cap, and repair the fabric that was lost? Thank you.

[@TailorItYourself]

There is a button part, it's just in between the layers of the placket. You'll need to open that up, repair the fabric, reinstall a new snap, and then close the placket. Or you could just do it quick and dirty and put the new snap through the placket, but the button portion of the snap will be visible on the outside of the jacket.

[@MrCaps-sq4bk]

@@TailorItYourself Thank you for the advice! However, my jacket doesn't have any visible buttons on the exterior, that's why I'm wondering if you can repair the button from the interior; without having to put a button on the exterior.

[@TailorItYourself]

It's hard to say exactly what you need without seeing how it's constructed. If you'd like to email me a picture I can give better guidance - [e-mail]

[@anthonybeltran6144]

If I am adding a liner to a jacket, do I want to pre punch a hole and if so, is there a special tool for that?

[@TailorItYourself]

Any time you're adding a snap where there wasn't before you'll need to punch a hole through the fabric to make room for the hardware. You can do it with a sharp scissors if you're careful, but otherwise you can buy a rotary punch at any hardware store that will give you a few size holes to choose from.

[@anthonybeltran6144]

@@TailorItYourself Thank you! Stay warm my fellow Minnesotan.

[@lindafriedman4148]

So i need that red tool.

[@checksghee6174]

what is that little tool you used to hammer with

[@TailorItYourself]

There is a recommended tools list in the description that shows all the tools I use in this series.

[@TheBgred1]

thanks so much, I have a dickies jacket that 2 snaps broke, no Im gonna fix it

[@TailorItYourself]

That's great! I wish you luck.

[@muhammadanwar9807]

Thanks You very much that you have solve my problem . MOHAMMED Anwar PAKISTANI .

[@TailorItYourself]

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@shabanas4950]

💐

[@gabriellareischl9305]

Hello. I am wondering if you can help me figure out what the names of some snaps I need to find to add to 2 coats that I bought that are too big. I took photos to show you, but I can not find a way to add the photos here in the comments. Is there any other way I can send them by messenger to you? Thanks .

[@TailorItYourself]

You can email me at [e-mail].

[@gabriellareischl9305]

@@TailorItYourself Perfect. Thanks for the super quick reply. I will send it to you now.

[@gabriellareischl9305]

Ok, I have sent you an email with photos and a note. Thanks

[@bkoehm]

Is there a way to repair/replace snaps without the tool? Help please.

[@TailorItYourself]

Not really. They're designed to lock the pieces together. Without them you'll just smash the parts and they won't hold.

[@nawawialsree4644]

How to repair coverall into a jacket?

[@TailorItYourself]

You're asking how to make a coverall into a jacket? That's more redesigning than alterations. I couldn't say exactly what you need to do without seeing how the garment is constructed, but it will be a fairly advanced process.

[@huaking]

Metal buttons

[@taniac2011able]

😁

[@lindafriedman4148]

Need tool to remove snaps

[@TailorItYourself]

You can find a recommended tools list in the video description.

[@oathpeterson]

👍🙏

[@user-oz4lm4or7z]

Iove u

[@TailorItYourself]

Thank you!

[@Animegypsy]

Are there any women's jeans that close with snap buttons?

[@TailorItYourself]

I'm sure there are. But a bachelor button is much more common on jeans.

[@Animegypsy]

@@TailorItYourself I know, I just need to find one brand I can order for my girlfriend

[@robogooglecantstopme9181]

Please don't take this the wrong way because I truly mean it as the highest of praise, it is so so VERY refreshing to see a girl doing something actually feminine and not being embarrassed to do it. Not only are you not embarrassed your knowledge on the subject matter is very evident. Definitely a breath of fresh air.

[@TailorItYourself]

I'm not sure this a gendered tutorial, but I'm happy you enjoyed it either way.

[@johnjomp]

Need closer detail.

[@TailorItYourself]

Thanks for the feedback! Something to keep in kind going forward.

[@cocolu815]

For a wallet? I can't believe there are no tutorials for replacing a broken snap on a wallet..

[@TailorItYourself]

This technique can be applied to any item. You just need the right parts and know what to do with them.

[@anthony8385]

Do you have a business so i can send my wallet over to get some snap buttons installed?

[@TailorItYourself]

I have a shop in Rochester, MN called Trester Tailor. Before you go that route, you could maybe check for tailors for shoe repair places in your area. But if you'd like me to take a look at something you can find my business information at trestertailor.com.

[@anthony8385]

@@TailorItYourself excellent thank you. I don't want to mess it up, nor have the time and patience.

[@anthony8385]

I have all the replacement parts. There are some placed that need to be restitched. Don't know if you have any machines that can work through leather...

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[@averagejoes9218]

That women is cute as a button.

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holy fk get to the point lass

[@TailorItYourself]

You're welcome for the FREE content!

[@storzbickel4328]

@@TailorItYourself thanks for the free content lass

[@hectorguzman28]

Thanks

[@TailorItYourself]

Welcome!

[@brilwiljeff]

Thanks

[@TailorItYourself]

You're welcome!