How to install magnetic snap Tutorial

 I was asked to demonstrate how I install the magnetic snaps in my cases. Here we are (it's for you Teri!)
This is a pictures of finished case, snap installed, nothing is visible from outside, looks neat.

Felted case with magnetic snap

At first the case is half-felted:

And this is what I am going to install - the 4-part snap. 

Look at the thickness of the felt where I'm going to put the snap.



Found the position of the part, which is going to the flap. Press it hard so that prongs leave marks.



Make 2 small slits by sharp scissors or craft knife and push prongs through.



Place a washer so that prongs are through it and fold them. Press them hard so that they are flat. I use a larger scissors and a ruler as a base.



Put a 2-4 layers of very loose weave and thin fabric on the top. I use piece of cotton scrim. It will strengthen the constraction and still let the wool go through



Add some wool of matching colour and soap it thoroughly.



That's how the flap looks inside.



Now put together both parts of snap.



Fold the flap and press snap hard so that it leaves marks on the body of the case.



Now repeat as above:

- Make 2 small slits by sharp scissors or craft knife and push prongs through.

- Place a washer so that prongs are through it and fold them. Press them hard so that they are flat.

- Put a 2-4 layers of very loose weave and thin fabric on the top.



Add some wool of matching colour and soap it thoroughly. If you are not sure that the new wool sticks to the prefelted base you can needlefelt it a little bit.



Keep felting your case until it's done.

That's how it looks finished:



I hope you find it helpful. If there are any questions just ask!

P.S. It's not my idea actually...