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Covered snaps - sizeN/no.10 (21mm)
Make a circle of fabric that is twice the width of the snap. Sew
a gathering threat around the edges of the fabric (like making a
yoyo round). Set the snap in the center of the fabric with the "business
end of the snap" facing the wrong side of the fabric. Pull
the fabric snugly around the snap. Do the same for the attaching
side of the snap. For the male side of the snap, cut tiny cross
cuts over the nipple of the snap, and push the fabric down around
the nipple. For the female side of the snap, just press the snap
together after it has been fastened to the bag, to close the bag,
this is push the fabric into the
Braided & beaded elastic gold cord.
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Cut 3 pieces of 6 inch long gold round elastic cord.
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Wrap one end with metallic gold thread (Sulky metallic gold
thread works very well for this.)
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Braid within 1/2 inch of the end of the cord. Tie off with
multiple wraps of metallic gold thread.
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Loop the ends together and wrap with metallic gold thread.
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Place the braided cord loop up at the center of the binding,
centering in over the center sashing,
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Piercing the gold metallic elastic, sew with the metallic
gold thread so that it secures the loop to allow you to pull
very firmly without loosening the attachment. This take numerous
passes through the elastic with the gold thread. (Again, the
Sulky metallic gold threat works very well for this.)
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Secure a complimentary button - one to go with the motif
of the bag over the ends of the loop. The button needs to
be large enough to cover the raw ends of the loop.
Buttons should be 7/8 inch wide or wider.
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Secure the second button on the opposite side of the bag,
centering it over the center sashing, and in the middle of
the binding.
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This is when you will find that there is too much slack between
the button and the edge of the gold braiding. Now you need
the beads.
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Secure a bead into the far end of the loop, sewing it in
place with the metallic gold thread. Sew through the bead
at least 4 or 5 times. Then wind the gold thread around the
elastic snugging the elastic braid against the bead. (beads
should be at least 7-8 millimeters wide, wider if you wish).
You will need a beading needle to accomplish this task.
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You may choose to add an extra decorative bead, such as a
bead that looks like a leaf or a bunch of grapes, to top off
the decorative look. This serves two purposes, it is decorative,
and catches people's attention, and it gives the bag owner
something to grasp to pull the elastic over the button, also
defining which button is the secure button and which button
is the one around which the elastic is pulled.
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