How to use Prym Vario Pliers - Laurens Top Sewing Tips - Part Thirteen

[@JenSutton2023]

I am amazed at your comprehensive knowledge of poppers and snaps!!! Thank you for the time- slots too for future use. Wow!

[@Tinysavers]

Thank you for this useful video. I was struggling but I've managed to fix them now. ❤💓🥰

[@felicitymorgan2456]

Thank you for this video. I got one second hand and had no idea what was what. This video was so helpful

[@suethomas402]

Hi Lauren. Thank you so much for this excellent video and for all the tips too. One thing that would be really useful would be to give an even closer shot of the different attachment pieces as it is difficult to see what thry look like as you go through the different types of fasteners. Thank you again. I really appreciate your enthusiasm and engagement with us. Your vlogs are excellent. 😊

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hi Sue, thanks for your comment. The pictures on my blog thats linked in the description might help. I'm going to take a close up picture of the jersey snaps as requested by another viewer but hopefully the ones already on there will help you and feel free to let me know if you think some pictures on the blog aren't clear enough or need to be at a different angle and I can add some more.

[@suethomas402]

@@LaurenGuthrieGhani Wow,, that's a pretty comprehensive blog and the photos are excellent too. Well done Lauren, I'm seriously impressed. 😊

[@elizabethdirocco9117]

Thank you very much! This video helped me tremendously… I wasn’t sure what I needed to order or how to use it. This cleared all my questions. Many many thanks.

[@tammysoutherland1405]

This we didn't get a very long lecture. Thank you for running through the reasons of tools.

[@squeezylemon1]

Thanks for this helpful video Lauren! I’ve been tidying up my sewing notions and have a jumbled bag of snaps and tools which I felt I would never be able to use as I hadn’t a clue what goes with what! Now I’ll finally get around to matching them up and using!

[@lilolme1967]

Fantastic video Lauren. Thank you. I always get confused with how to use them if it’s been a while since I’ve used them. So this is a perfect reminder for me

[@fabricadeartesania6537]

I hate when I'm wrong with some plastic snap, so I need that tool for remove them. Thanks a lot for these tips. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@wendythomson8382]

Thank you Lauren! I’ve had these pliers for ages and never really got the hang of them. This is such a useful video. Xx

[@sosewmad]

Brilliant timing! I'm about to add snaps to an Olive Pinafore that I'm making, thanks for sharing

[@andreablayney2175]

Thank you for this video - very timely as I've been thinking about buying these pliers x

[@sandypetersen6329]

Thank you! This was the video that taught me so much. I have ordered a storage unit, snap pliers and punch pliers.

[@MignonetteGaspar]

Thank you for your excellent instructions much appreciated.

[@alisonwilliams5355]

Thank you, really useful to know how it all works. Have some but not used them yet.

[@christinecrabb1911]

Thank you Lauren for such a through and informative lesson. It’s on my Christmas list now 👍

[@myrnaburgoyne2082]

Very good overview of these systems. I found this quite helpful, as my set came with virtually no instructions. I really enjoy your videos, especially about new pattern releases and what fabrics are best for what projects.

[@thecarjacful]

Great tutorial. Very comprehensive and clear.

[@sallystapleton4237]

So so helpful Lauren...demystifying the dreaded pliers..🤣🤣 I might now actually use them..xx

[@sallydingle321]

I really needed this video Lauren, as I have had the Prym pliers for a while now and have been a little nervous of using them, so thanks so much for the demonstration 👌😁💖😘

[@clarethornley4508]

I bought these 5 years ago and have never used them! I already had Kam snaps and pliers what worked fine but wanted these to use my non-standard snaps, jeans buttons, rivets etc. Once I discovered that I'd need to buy more Prym products in order to get the setting tools, I put the Love pliers at the bottom of a drawer in my sewing room where they stayed. I felt I'd made a poor choice. So now after watching your video I can at least make holes and insert plastic snaps (easier with the Love Vario than my old pliers). And I will look into buying the rivet and eyelet tools which I'm hoping might work with the hundreds I already have? Thanks for posting this😊

[@janiceconnolly4938]

Thanks. That was a great video. I have Prym pliers and found that there weren't any good instructions for putting on the snaps. This video is very helpful.

[@clairec20]

Lauren, a massive thank you ! I watched your vlog when it first came out. Today I have been struggling with my prym pliers - just couldn’t work out how to use that plastic thingy , watched your vlog again and I have got it sussed now. Many thanks again.

[@cathmckeever2728]

So helpful. Thanks Lauren. Have just put lovely copper anorak snaps on my tamarack jacket & are very happy with it.😀

[@annemcpherson6142]

Thanks Lauren, you make it look so simply, very informative

[@maureencandlish8292]

Thank you, brilliant video x

[@marianlanouette4768]

This lesson was great. Very helpful, thank you.

[@helengunn4331]

Very informative. I am a beginner and had no idea how to use snap fasteners. I will definitely try this.

[@yorkrose7689]

Brilliant video, Lauren, thank you. That's so informative and really well explained.

[@hilaryreynolds3128]

Thank you - such a useful and accessible video!

[@lodypiee]

thank you very much it was a very useful video and full of information 😊

[@janetsiddall447]

Thank you Lauren for an excellent tutorial. I have had my Prym pliers for sometime now and only used them for eyelets with no problems. I have recently bought some plastic snaps and spent an hour trying to work out how to fit them before I realised I needed another tool set to do it. Having watched this tutorial I now need the different tool sets to be able to do all the different ones I really want to use - LOL

[@ruthlanwarne8978]

Thank you for a very helpful video Lauren🤗

[@melissamclaughlin]

I've been trying to work out what the difference is between the black handled vario plyers and the blue handled "Love" ones and now I know! Thanks for this super-helpful video Lauren

[@cindyarnold7550]

Lauren, thank you. I found this video so helpful.

[@fionabrown4466]

I'm so glad I watched this video. I was about to apply plastic snaps to jersey, but now I'm having a rethink and will try the jersey specific snaps instead. Will definitely be doing lots of test runs first, but at least I have this as a guide now. Thank you :)

[@shellyscott8275]

Another excellent video which came at just the right time for me - I had recently been thinking of ‘phoning the shop for some advice on what to buy 🤗

[@eirianrobson3464]

such a good tutorial. Thank you. Should have watched it before I attached snaps to my grandson's bib. I didn't stabilise so the hole got big on first use!!

[@abdulwahidel-abry5007]

Very informative. Thank you

[@janegoodall2520]

Just what I need - terrified of those snaps. These videos are so good - professional, well paced, well focused.

[@lynadams6983]

Thank you - very helpful 😊

[@marywallace5248]

Ha ha, Lauren, I have used my Prym pliers once, I didn’t use interfacing, nor snaps for knit fabric! It didn’t help that there are so few instructions on the pack. Thanks for a great video, I will be better next time!

[@aishasaeed2467]

Yes we knew these pliers theoretically did this but after that it seemed like a secret art and the punch pliers even more so, how did it all fit together? Well now we know! Incredibly useful,thanks.

[@suecotten5321]

Fantastic demonstration with some great top tips, Ive struggled with snaps and they do keep coming out which is very disappointing. I’m definitely going to stabilise on my next project. Thank you.

[@lisahurst8565]

Thank you, this was so helpful!

[@ИринаШестакова-в3х]

❤Thank you Lauren!❤

[@debd325]

Deb D So helpful I had trouble trying to use them

[@ruthirwin8222]

These vario pliers were one of the best things ive bought ive just made a winter parka and even with very thik lining they got the poppers in

[@debbiebridges8807]

Thank you I’m going to but One for using on my hoodie and joggers

[@ChrisCourtsArt]

This is really helpful, thank you. I bought the large set of metal bits, includes Camping etc. However, I have lost all the bits to tell me which attachments to use for what. I did ask Prym for better advice, but didn't get any feedback other than to watch the videos. It is difficult to see the parts and which piece goes with which attachment. I understand everything else but it would be helpful to see before squeezing it together to show the part and the piece together before attaching. Thank you again, I'm sure I will get there with a bit of trial and error.

[@sewbytheocean]

Thanks,very useful👍

[@lemtaz]

I like to use small discs of leather to back my jeans buttons and rivets. It makes them look bespoke.

[@robynjury4403]

What a good idea!

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

That is such a good idea! I'm going to try that next time! Thanks for sharing x

[@tracyfrost]

Thank you for this

[@chisaradiffang293]

Thanks for sharing such an informative video! I was wondering how to get the red plastic bits to come of the tool attachment. I have been having issues removing it. Thanks

[@carolynnecp]

Hi Lauren I've just used my prym pliers for the first time with 9mm fixings and 9mm coloured poppers. I have made a quilted caddy bag. It has 2 layers of cotton fabric sandwiched with cotton batting. The poppers,went on well but after a few times pulling them apart, one side stays with the other. I've gone through a dozen. Am I using the wrong poppers, the bag is probably 1mm thick where the hole is?

[@jillewbank3879]

I was very fed up when I bought 4mm eyelets - they were impossible to apply well. There were 2 problems - 1) minimal non-verbal instructions with hard to comprehend pictures and 2) the 4mm eyelets are one piece only. l was hoping that this video would help, but it doesn't because it doesn't show how to apply this type, only the larger, 2-part ones...

[@lunasmum6869]

I watched this because the instructions on the pack are useless! I've used the plastic snaps by trial and error my reason for watching was to find how large a hole needed for 5mm eyelets. I'm still not sure! I have put eyelets on the back of a corset and, though I have the hole cutter for the snaps and they aren't big enough for the eyelets 'top hat' part to go through very tough fabric even with lots of 'encouragement', I ended up using my scissors as you have suggested plus some Fray Check. Not an easy task with 2 layers of coutil and 2 of satin. I managed in the end with trial and error on scrap fabric but on the actual garment it took me all day to insert 22 eyelets! This video, though it didn't fully answer my query, is excellent for all the different types of fasteners. The only thing I would have liked to see was a more close up of the tools and the parts for each fastener when you layed them out on the table. I'm going to order one of those hole punches you used. Thanks so much for this useful video.

[@loucarter9091]

I love my Vario pliers but sometimes I'm finding the spikes don't penetrate the fabric enough on the Jersey poppers, any tips?

[@hildebreydels2996]

Can I purchase the different set-up pieces separately? Also in Belgium?

[@VictoriaWoytas]

I have used Prym snaps for nany years bit have a question. Is it possible to apply the button on an item which is reversible so there us a decorative button on both sides?

[@priscyadams7193]

Please I'm from Ghana How do I get the pliers and the tool set

[@MsSparkleyspice]

Ive not been able yo understand which tools you are using for the coloured snaps .. Can you give a close up of the tool set. Thank you.

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

ah yes it can be tricky as they are so small. If you check out my corresponding blog post linked in the video description it has pictures of all the tools for each type of fastening so it will be easier to work out the difference looking at them :)

[@MsSparkleyspice]

@@LaurenGuthrieGhani Thank you

[@angelikaangelikahajdecka8866]

Hi, my plastic poppers keep breaking. Is it because I haven’t applied enough pressure? Many thanks for a great tutorial!

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hello, Yeh if they are breaking when you come to use them, or coming apart then its likely they didn't fully lock together as you applied them :)

[@maryalgar8779]

Wow - so much great information. Answered many of my questions. QUESTION: For closures on cotton doll clothes, would the colour snaps be the best choice?

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Yes I would say for dolls clothes the colour snaps will be fine

[@sheronmorrison6154]

I thank you for sharing your information. how can I get some to buy? am interesting in the ilex. and small snapper for hand bags let me no how to get them thank u

[@lottiebiscottie3798]

Just to confirm Lauren, if I buy the pink pliers I get the jersey tools with it but I can also use it on all the snaps and eyelets for the woven fabrics?

[@jspqueen4427]

I wish this video had time stamps. Because its alot of different topics. And it took her around 12 minutes to get to the actual process of installing the snaps.

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hello, I have only recently found out how to add time stamps to my videos and have been starting to work my way though my back catalogue of videos. I've just completed it for this video now, so I hope that helps should you wish to come back to the video for reference in the future :)

[@jennybeckwith9376]

Hi. This is my first attempt using the pliers. My press fasteners won’t clip in to the white plastic pieces that I attach to the pliers. What am I doing wrong please?! The press fasteners are 10mm and are also made by Prym.

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hi Jenny, it's hard for me to say without seeing a picture of the bits you are working with and what it looks like when you try to clip them in. Are you on instagram? You could send me a picture there? or email [e-mail] :)

[@vaughna8702]

Where do you buy the parts for the pliers? How do you know what you need? I’ve never used one. I’m so confused trying to figure it all out! 😢

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

hello, we sell all of the fastenings that go with the pliers on our website and each fastening comes with its designated tool set that you use with the pliers. I hope watching the video through will help answer all of your questions and also the blog post that is linked in the description really breaks things down and explains it but please do reach out by emailing [e-mail] if you are still needing any help working things out :)

[@maureenmcgrath4664]

Hi there, thanks for your comprehensive video. I find it quite difficult to separate the plastic snaps once closed on the garment. Do you have any tips or tricks on how to separate them more easily?

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hello, I think as long as you have reinforced the fabric you are attaching the snaps too, don't be afraid to be....'assertive' when opening them. Sometimes with repeated use they might get a bit easier to separate :)

[@maureenmcgrath4664]

@@LaurenGuthrieGhani ok, thanks for replying.

[@ClairePom1]

Hi Lauren, thank you very much for this brilliant video which explains how to use the Prym Vario Pliers - I didn’t realise there were so many different fasteners. I need to repair the fastener at the back of my posh wellies, which enables you to adjust the girth around your legs once the wellies are on. I was looking through your website to order these pliers but am not sure what fastenings to buy for the wellies. Could you advise me which ones to get then I can order them both together. Many thanks xXx

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hello, Ooo I'm not 100% sure without seeing a picture but you could try these ones? guthrie-ghani.co.uk/shop/prym-anorak-press-fasteners

[@veragiles981]

Hi Lauren, many thanks for the comprehensive video on snaps which is very timely as I was trying to add some jersey snaps to a little romper suit that I'm making for a new baby. Although it's a light, woven fabric I bought the jersey snaps. I've put a piece of tape on to reinforce the fabric where the snaps are to go. I was too mean to buy the pliers so just used the tool with a hammer (which is what I always remember doing, although it's probably 25 years since I last used them!!) Much gnashing of teeth later, I gave up! The spikes kept either coming through the fabric outside the popper or they wouldn't grip at all and the tool broke! What is difficult to see in the video is which way up the 'female' piece of the snap goes (and I can't see on the Prym instructions, either). Is there anyway of either describing or inserting a photograph, please? Sorry if I'm being really thick!! Thanks!

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hi Vera, I'll add another picture to my blog post that shows that a bit clearer. It sounds like you might not have had it the right way round, or everything wasn't lined up when you hit the hammer. It's harder to keep things lined up and engaged with the hammer, that's why i prefer the pliers as you can slowly control things as they come together and make sure the two sides of the snap are 'engaged' before applying the force.

[@veragiles981]

@@LaurenGuthrieGhani Many thanks, Lauren! Yes, I think I must have got them upside down. Ordered some pliers from you yesterday and some more snaps.... don't tell my husband!!😅

[@vgrundea52]

what is the name of the box and where did you get it? txs!

[@natividadvilches5508]

Than you Lauren for this very helpful video. I like a lot the big white box, where can I buy it ? please

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hello, it is actually a fishing tackle box that I got on amazon. I'm not sure if the exact one is still available but I'm sure if you search for fishing tackle boxes something similar will come up :)

[@natividadvilches5508]

@@LaurenGuthrieGhani Thank you very much!

[@rogenastyles9625]

That’s great. Do you know what the hook is called that use on gaitors and if you can buy them. They have rivets to attach them. I wanted to make some fitted gaitors but this part is a mystery tome as if and where I can this part.

[@shivaunmcculloughcoaching1568]

Thanks Lauren, this is so helpful. I've used Hemline anorak fasteners and put them on using a hammer. Some of the them leave the inside part of the top fastener behind when you open them. The result is that I have to remove them. Any tis on how to avoid this? thanks, Shivaun

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hi Shivaun, I've not used the Hemline brand ones before so I'm not 100% sure, sorry. It sounds like maybe things haven't properly engaged and linked together so maybe you need to hammer a bit harder or on a harder surface when you are initially attaching them

[@janellisgriffiths3582]

My transparent disc on the Prym Pliers is loose, can you get a replacement?

[@shauricelarmie3472]

Hi just watching this video first time sewing..what will be best for satin/silk fabrics please..thanks

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hello, it might depend on what you are making and how the snaps will be used but probably one of the lighter snaps so the plastic colour ones or even the jersey ones could work too :)

[@shauricelarmie3472]

@@LaurenGuthrieGhani Thank you for replying. I will have a look.

[@alicemcquillan9764]

Are there different stronger types\strength of Pliers please thanks

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

With Prym there is just one set of pliers, but with other brands perhaps there are different ones available. They wouldn't be compatible with the prym fastenings though

[@alicemcquillan9764]

Are all Pryms appliances are all compatible? Please

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

@@alicemcquillan9764 Hi Alice, I hope I'm interpreting your question correctly here, yes prym poppers/snaps that come with a a tool set and a purple clip section (that you use with a hammer if you don't have the pliers) will all be compatible with the Prym vario pliers

[@robynjury4403]

Thanks so much for this. I’ve had a set of these pliers for about two years - bought a set of pliers and some fasteners via Etsy - but hardly used because I have struggled with them. It is also very difficult to access any of the prym fasteners here in New Zealand so I might be putting in an order soon to you as I see you ship worldwide :) one question, I have found it very difficult to remove the different tool sets from the pliers where they fit into the pliers, I know there is the plastic gadget to help get them out but it has all seemed very stiff and difficult, did you find that got easier with use, or have you done anything else to help with getting them off the ends off the pliers, I’ve even wondered if I should oil the ends to make it easier, thanks for any suggestions about this. Robyn

[@lunasmum6869]

The little tool, after I found out what it was (!) can be hard to use at first as the tools do fit very tightly. I have found they don't get looser with use. Indeed they have to fit snugly, you wouldn't want them falling out just as you were about to squeeze!! On the site where I bought some eyelets the owner says she finds pushing the tools out with the 'u' shaped metal thing used to keep the pliers closed for storage better for her. Don't oil them, you may damage your fabric. It would be awful to spend time and money on making a garment only to have oil stains on it. I do find, however, the plastic 'pusher outer' does get easier to use the more you use it.

[@robynjury4403]

@@lunasmum6869 thanks for this info, I've fiddled around with it some more and I think I am getting more of the knack of how to use the plastic thing in the right angle to click out the pieces.

[@alicemcquillan9764]

What type would use on vinyl fabric please?

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

What are you making/in what context would the fastening be used with the vinyl fabric? That would probably affect my suggestion more than fabric type alone

[@alicemcquillan9764]

I was going to use PVC tablecloth?

[@alicemcquillan9764]

I was going to make a large bib for a 2 year old

[@dianewallman8179]

Can I buy the jeans tool kit separately

[@LaurenGuthrieGhani]

Hi Diane, I just wanted to check what one you means. Is it the jeans buttons, or rivits? As far as I am aware the tools for each of these items only comes with the buttons/rivits themselves :)

[@dianewallman8179]

@@LaurenGuthrieGhani thank you

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[@benmak917]

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[@SamanthaMadison197]

This is a really helpful video - I have just bought a set of pliers so I can start making jeans and I am sure I’ll be referring back to this!