Question about magnet on bow tuck bags
08-27-2011, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DeeBooper
Originally Posted by Just-Lee
What kind of magnet are you all using?? Is it the kind for bags with the prongs, where the magnetic snap is on the outside of fabric, or what exactly? I tried the snap and it was waaaayyy too strong, so I would like to find one with a little less magnetic power.
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08-27-2011, 03:06 PM
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Sorry, I should have included that with first post.
I find it takes two hands to open and I have to give too much of a tug which seems to be weakening the fabric in that area. The area does not 'stand' up when closed, but seeems to fold down on itself. I am not sure if using a more firm batting/interfacing would help, but I will be using a tab from now on. Just seems stronger.
I find it takes two hands to open and I have to give too much of a tug which seems to be weakening the fabric in that area. The area does not 'stand' up when closed, but seeems to fold down on itself. I am not sure if using a more firm batting/interfacing would help, but I will be using a tab from now on. Just seems stronger.
08-28-2011, 03:56 PM
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I've put in many magnetic snaps in purses. I always put a square of iron on interfacing over the area where the snap goes and then cut a piece of plastic (from a milk jug or like) and put the prongs through the plastic before putting on the metal washer that comes with the snap. I've never had a problem with fabric tearing. If the top sags it may be because the snap is too far down.
08-28-2011, 07:24 PM
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