For everyone making the key fob/snap tags, what size snap do you use? I am looking at the hand pliers but don't know what size snaps to get to make the key fobs with the vinyl. Thank you for any help.

by Smokey12 28 Jun 2015

Thank you, I ordered the size 20. I tried felt and didn't like it so I will use the vinyl on the back. Hugs

by Smokey12 27 Jun 2015

What do you put on the back? I tried felt but the more I rubbed it, it gave off fibers. Hugs.

by bevintex 27 Jun 2015

Step 1. hoop stabilizer
Step 2. run placement stitch {1}
Step 3. place fabric, felt or vinyl
Step 4. run tack down stitch {2}
Step 5. *trim jumps (if any)
Step 6. run design stitch/es {3-4}
Step 7. *trim jumps (if any)
Step 8. float fabric, felt or vinyl under hoop
Step 9. run final stitch {5}
use vinyl instead of felt, it gives it a nicer weight and feel

by bevintex 27 Jun 2015

when you get a design it will have directions,just go step by step

by Smokey12 28 Jun 2015

Thank you, I wasn't fond of the felt and you confirmed my idea to use the vinyl on the back.

by olds 10 Jul 2015

This is for Smokey-I used a size 16 in the Kam snap . I had
picked up a zip lock bag with the snap attachement and lots
of snaps. You use a hammer to attache. Easy on the hands.
I did push down the long snap into the vinyl and used the
back of a knife to go in between the thongs of the snap. I
looked at the size 20 and it was too big to fit on the key
fob I had made from basketkase. olds/Maureen

by olds 10 Jul 2015

PS-I had gotten the Kam snaps at Goodwill. I had them for a year of more-just waiting for the right project.olds/Maureen

by Smokey12 27 Jun 2015

I hope I can squeeze the pliers :) Hugs

by dailylaundry 27 Jun 2015

I use the same needle as usual - I usually float an extra piece of tear away under the design.

by Smokey12 27 Jun 2015

I did a test on making one, standard emb needle and one layer of tearaway and they came out great except I needed to use the same color of thread in my bobbin for the final stitching. Hugs

by Smokey12 27 Jun 2015

Thank you, I ordered the pliers with the standard size 20 snaps. Can"t wait to get them. Hugs.