Snap Upgrades
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I try not to be that poster that comes in and asks something that has been explained already, but being here sporadically sometimes I miss things. So, is there a list of shirts that can be pimped? It says it is noted on the store pages, but if it is, I must be blind. Just wondering if any of my favorites (31) can get the MOP, and how to plan future purchases.
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Thanks Finn!
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Thanks Giles. I am living in the past, so I can see why I may have missed it. Thanks for dealing with the inane question.
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Finally decided it was time to try my hand at the pimp game…
I never 100% loved the snaps on my IHSH-09, so I figured that would be a great first trick to turn out.I borrowed a couple of tools from a seamstress friend that helped (me at least):
This tool was great for getting the snap backs off in a single squeeze:
And the really cool part is she let me borrow this vintage little tool that's used for putting on snaps, eyelits, studs and such:
Here it is (note the snap laying in a little groove, prongs up:
The female end of the snap fits snuggly to a little post on the end of this rod:
The contraption goes like this:
So you basically stick the new button on, slide it between the two pieces, give it a whack or two wth a hammer and viola! (Probably dont totally need it, but I like that it applies an equal and uniform amount of force to the snap while being hammered and keeps everything in place):
And now I'm all blinged out:
Honestly, it was pretty easy and kind of a fun project (and it looks really cool) that really opens up a new world of possibilities…
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great job kat, thanks for taking us through the process
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Nice work Kat
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