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Rethinking the button.

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So, Sheryl suggested a snap. This idea resonates, because a snap will take up less room inside the pouch. A small snap may be all that is needed. I can try it. For a week and see how it goes, at least right now, no buttonholes have been cut. If the snap is too small, I can change it. If a larger snap is needed, that is an easy fix. I do have an affection for large snaps. But snaps can be hard to open and I don’t want to place undue wear on the bag, so I will start off with a small snap.

Deborah suggested a magnet. I have used magnets specifically for purses, in one of my projects for Bernina. I don’t want my sewing supplies to fall out, so I am hesitant on this one. Perhaps if I go to the fashion district I can pick up a magnet suited to the task.

April 23, 2012 By Melanie Tagged With: CMM, Sew-plies, Tutorial

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  1. Karin

    April 23, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    If you prefer to open a very small buttonhole on the bottom, or almost the bottom of the bag, you can add a loop (a cord or a biased cloth) to the top-end of the needle-book, that would go trough that hole, and can be looped around the button on the back.

  2. Jeannie

    April 23, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    As I was putting a box of gifted sewing items away, I came across snaps last night and thought of you! I find it interesting that there is a plethora of snaps and hook/eyes to be had at the thrift store. I wonder why?

  3. Deb

    April 26, 2012 at 11:18 am

    Love this bag! I like the snap idea, but a small square of fusible Velcro would work too, I would think.

  4. Glenda Hoagland

    April 26, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Hi Melanie, I am currently listening to your Webinar, I am so proud of you. It was really good and informative, however, I could not key into the webinar portion because my computer kept blocking out citrix online.

    I love your book and will be talking about it on my blog. Be well and keep up the good work.

  5. Jane Johnson

    April 28, 2012 at 2:53 am

    Melanie, I just finished your book today and it is beautiful. I adore your work. With respect to magnets for your bag, I used to own a veterinary hospital and made magnetic name tags for the staff. I still have tons of the magnets. They are approximately 1.5″ x 0.5″ with magnets on one side and a metal piece with adhesive on the other. If you want some, I would be happy to send you a few. I will never use them all.

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