The PRES-N-SNAP tool makes the installation of snap fasteners quick and easy. Its one-hand-operation give you a free hand for holding the fabric. The Pres N Snap Pierces a hole automatically. Works in all weights of fabrics. The Pres-N-Snap is a professional's tool — very durable, saves installation time.
The Hoover Pres-N-Snap tool from Sailrite Includes:
4 Dies for button snap fasteners (including dies for buttons, sockets, studs and eyelets)
2 Dies for #1 plain washer grommets
6 Dies in total (2 are installed in the tool)
When using this tool to install "One Way Fasteners" a One Way Fastener Die is required.
Pres-N-Snap Installation Tool is a railroaded pattern
Reduce Seaming with Railroaded Fabric
Most upholstery fabric is 54 inches wide and, if it features a pattern, the pattern is run down the length of the bolt. When upholstering, it generally looks best to run a patterned fabric from the top to the bottom of the piece and from the back to the front. This requires seams every 54 inches on larger pieces like sofas and long boat cushions. Alternatively, a Railroaded fabric pattern can be used to eliminated unwanted seams. The patterns in Railroaded Sunbrellas run across their widths. This makes Railroaded Sunbrella perfect for these longer projects.
In this illustration, the fabric rolls out to cover the cushions without need for a seam.
This is a photo example of the railroaded fabric coming off the roll.
This is a photo example of fabric that is not railroaded coming off the roll.
In this illustration the fabric rolls out vertically, and for this type of single cushion, would require several seams to cover the couch.
