Best way to fix a snap button?
@3SnuggleBunnies (16374)
United States
July 5, 2011 2:45pm CST
I got this adorable jean skirt for my girls from a rummage sale. My middle wore it 2x and when i took it out of the washer the back part of the snap fell off. I'm not sure what the best way to fix this would be. I don't have a very fancy nor heavy duty sewing machine. Pondering sewing it together by hand provided I have a needle that can handle jean. I was thinking a safety pin but how long would that last or be comfortable or not be a safety hazzard if it poked her if she played with it.
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
22 Aug 11
remove it and add a new or a regular button.
once a snap button breaks,that's usually it for it.they never truely go back on right.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
9 Jul 11
I like the idea that the other people gave about taking out both sides of the snap and putting a button hole and button in it's place. However, I also know that they sell snaps at the craft stores that can be put in in a similar manner to using grommets, only you would use a hammer instead of a grommet maker. This would be pretty inexpensive as well. Make sure to let us know how you decide to fix up the skirt.
@SomeCowgirl (32189)
• United States
5 Jul 11
I am no seamstress but can't be of much help, but I found this link that may go along with your first responder's suggestion of going to walmart and getting a kit.
http://www.doityourself.com/forum/sewing-quilting-needlework/287157-snap-button-repair.html
@Nadinest1 (2016)
• Canada
5 Jul 11
When my snaps broke on jean, I would get me husband to take out the rest of the snaps. Sew a button on and make a button hole on the other side. You will need stitch around the button hole.
@hardworkinggurl (37062)
• United States
6 Jul 11
I do like Nadine above, I will usually put in a regular button and create a hole on the other side and sew around it with the sewing machine so the button secures perfectly.
@dragon54u (31633)
• United States
5 Jul 11
You can get a simple repair for it from Walmart or other store-if there is a Tandy where you are, they have it. It's sets of snaps with a contraption you place on the top and pound it with a hammer to set the snap. Last time I bought it I think it was about $2 but it came with 10 snaps and the tool to set them with.
If you can't find that, how about sewing some Velcro on it?
