Regarding the tight snaps. I am assuming these use the heavy duty #24 snaps like the Utilikilts.
If a snap is excessively hard to open or close, rub a candle around the male side leaving some paraffin on it and try it.
I should work a lot easier and is cool wash and hang dry resistant.
This is a big issue as stubborn snaps lead to it ripping out of the fabric. On the top apron there is no way to hide the ripped fabric repair.
If after the snap lubrication it is still too stiff, replace one or both halves. If they were "set" too hard it deforms the mating parts. Removing the old ones is easy. gently drill off just the rollover brad made with the setter with a 1/4 inch bit. The halves should come right off the fabric. I usually place my work on a rubber pad so the base or cap of the snap doesn't turn while I am trying to drill the bradded end.
Even with Utilikilts, I have had the tight snap issue. Most times the paraffin lube bit cures it forever. But about 3 of my 48 Utilikilts required the problem snap replacement routine.
slàinte mhath, Chuck
Originally Posted by MeghanWalker,In answer to Goodgirlgoneplaids challenge:
"My sporran is bigger and hairier than your sporran"
Pants is only a present tense verb here. I once panted, but it's all cool now.
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