Difference between revisions of "Use Purse Twist Turn Locks"
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# '''Make two slits for the twist button.''' Apply the twist button before you do any sewing. Interface/interline your fabric now. Mark the desired position of the twist button onto the bag front fabric piece. Take the twist button and press the prongs into the fabric so as to make two indents in the fabric, if you like you can go over these indents with pen so you can see them more clearly. | # '''Make two slits for the twist button.''' Apply the twist button before you do any sewing. Interface/interline your fabric now. Mark the desired position of the twist button onto the bag front fabric piece. Take the twist button and press the prongs into the fabric so as to make two indents in the fabric, if you like you can go over these indents with pen so you can see them more clearly. | ||
| − | # '''Apply the twist button.''' Take a stitch ripper and carefully make two tiny slits into the prong markings. Push through through all of the layers. Push the prongs of the twist button into the right side of the fabric, slip the metal washer over the prongs (at the wrong side) and then press the prongs down away from each other with your thumb. | + | # '''Apply the twist button.''' Take a stitch ripper and carefully make two tiny slits into the prong markings. Push through through all of the layers. Push the prongs of the twist button into the right side of the fabric, slip the metal washer over the prongs (at the wrong side) and then press the prongs down away from each other with your thumb. |
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| + | Be sure to double check that the button is straight (and not wonky) before you push the prongs down! Push prongs down away from each other. Be nice and firm with it to ensure the button will be well secured into the fabric. | ||
# '''Mark the twist plate position onto your bag/purse/clutch flap.''' Make up your bag flap. Finish making your bag and place your flap over the twist button and mark the position where the flap falls onto the twist button. | # '''Mark the twist plate position onto your bag/purse/clutch flap.''' Make up your bag flap. Finish making your bag and place your flap over the twist button and mark the position where the flap falls onto the twist button. | ||
#'''Unscrew the screws''' on the front plate. | #'''Unscrew the screws''' on the front plate. | ||
