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From: esrun3
Date: 04-21-2006, 01:45 PM (1 of 8)
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I think this has been discussed before but I can't find the thread. I need a good snap setter with a new grandchild on the way-know I'll be having to add snaps to a lot of things. Hard to find the snap tape around here. I have my mom's old tool but it's one of those that look like pliers and you never get it right the first time.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: ruralgal71
Date: 04-21-2006, 03:00 PM (2 of 8)
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I've been debating on getting a snap setter for years and after reading lots of reviews, I just ordered the snap setter from Snapsource. I think the website is www.snapsource.com In fact, I just received an email from them that they are shipping today.  heather |
User: ruralgal71
Member since: 05-07-2004 Total posts: 34 
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From: esrun3
Date: 04-21-2006, 05:13 PM (3 of 8)
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great! thanks Heather, I think that is just what I'm looking for!
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 04-21-2006, 05:14 PM (4 of 8)
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I'm happy enough with my Dritz snap plier. sewbaby.com also has snap tapes in baby-clothes-friendly colors and sizes, typically.
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: woodywoodpecker
Date: 04-22-2006, 10:59 AM (5 of 8)
| I bought one of these snap setters the other day and think they are a good thing but the only thing I didn't realize was they use a certain size of snaps(16). In my infinite wisdom thought they were basically all the same size. I had bought some snaps from another store (a big bag full) but they don't fit like the picture shows, however I did get it to work and it made a good job. Next time I buy snaps I'll get the proper size. |
User: woodywoodpecker
Member since: 11-07-2003 Total posts: 242 |
From: stephi
Date: 04-24-2006, 01:06 PM (6 of 8)
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I have the plier ones I guess. Joanns sells them and they came with a few snaps and eyelets. I like them alot and my hubbie has to clamp them but thats only beacuse of my authritus. He doesnt mind, infact he brags about how he helped make the outfit!! Stephi Stephi
"No body knows what it is that I do until I dont do it" "if you do what you have always done you will get what you have always gotten" |
User: stephi
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 361 
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From: esrun3
Date: 04-24-2006, 06:53 PM (7 of 8)
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I think I'm going to order the snap setter and see how it works. I have the pliers but most of the time I don't have the strength to use them well enough and no hubby to do it for me. Thanks for the help! Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: ruralgal71
Date: 04-24-2006, 07:07 PM (8 of 8)
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I just got my snapsetter today. I ordered some snaps but it had some practice snaps with it. I tried it out and it was WONDERFUL!! Well worth it, at least for me. I am going to order the size 24 adapter because I am going to make my daughter a wonder jacket from Sew Baby. Heather |
User: ruralgal71
Member since: 05-07-2004 Total posts: 34
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