Top Tips: Applying Snap Fasteners

This challenge called for 3 snap fasteners on the crotch, which scared a couple of the contestants! If you're feeling the fear, we're here to help with top tips for success:

• Make sure you've got the right tools - you will need to use a special tool to apply them. We'd always recommend the Prym pliers and snaps which we've tried and tested!
• Reinforce the area you will put your snap on - use a bit of interfacing to strengthen the fabric in this area so that when you pop the fasteners, the fabric doesn't rip.
• Snaps can feel quite stiff when first applied - don't worry! Snapping them open and closed a few times should help loosen them up a bit. 
• Mark where you're going to put them carefully, before you start applying. They're really hard to get off once applied (except with the handy Prym tool) so you want to make sure you get it right first time!

Can't find a waterproof fabric you love?

This was a dilemma faced by some of the bees this week, and if you've had this problem too, we've got the solution for you! This amazing product called Odicoat is a waterproofing gel that you can use on any fabric to make it waterproof. Simply brush on and let dry - the more layers you add, the more waterproof it is... magic!