{"product_id":"prong-snap-die-set-9mm-hand-press","title":"9mm Prong Snap Die Set for Hand Press, Open Ring Snap Setter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 9mm prong snap die set fits a hand press and sets open ring prong snaps, the no-sew snaps whose 5 prongs grip the fabric. Use it for baby bodysuits, T-shirts and pajamas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has 2 steel pieces: a bottom die with a center pin that holds the prong ring and a cushioned top die that holds the socket or the stud. The same pair sets both halves of the snap, and you don't cut a hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby bodysuits and rompers: 9mm snaps close a crotch or shoulder opening in rib knit without a buttonhole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-shirts and henley plackets: the prongs push between the knit loops, so no cut hole weakens the jersey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePajamas and kids' clothes: once the die is in the press, each snap takes 2 presses, one per half.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight shirts and blouses in cotton or rayon: a 9mm ring looks small and neat on a placket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeather, 12 oz canvas or thick denim seams, where the prongs can't reach through all layers: use our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/metal-snap-die-set-12-5mm-hand-press\"\u003e12.5mm metal snap die set\u003c\/a\u003e there. Capped (pearl) prong snaps also need a different bottom die, one without the pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen ring prong snaps, 9mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2: 1 top die, 1 bottom die\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop die\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrews into the press head, cushioned face\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom die\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSits in the press base; a center pin holds the ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand presses with a screw-in top die, including our cast iron and aluminium presses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnaps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSewing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest on a scrap of the same fabric first: one firm press should fold all 5 prongs evenly over the socket or stud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn thin jersey, fuse a small square of interfacing to the wrong side so the snap can't pull out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instructions for every die we sell: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/sewing-tips-guides\/how-to-set-snaps-with-a-hand-press\"\u003eHow to Set Snaps with a Hand Press\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hand-press-machine-6612-0017\"\u003eCast Iron Hand Press\u003c\/a\u003e: a heavy base that stays put while you press.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hand-press-machine\"\u003eAluminium Hand Press\u003c\/a\u003e: lighter, easy to move between tables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-paper-wrapped-tailor-s-chalk-pencil-fabric-marking-tool\"\u003eWhite Tailor's Chalk Pencil\u003c\/a\u003e: marks each snap point, even on dark fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Die Sets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor four-part metal snaps: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/metal-snap-die-set-10mm-hand-press\"\u003e10mm\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/metal-snap-die-set-12-5mm-hand-press\"\u003e12.5mm\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/metal-snap-die-set-15mm-type-408-hand-press\"\u003e15mm Type 408\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/metal-snap-die-set-15mm-type-7050-hand-press\"\u003e15mm Type 7050\u003c\/a\u003e. For plastic snaps: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/t3-plastic-snap-die-set-hand-press\"\u003eT3\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/t5-plastic-snap-die-set-hand-press\"\u003eT5\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/t8-plastic-snap-die-set-hand-press\"\u003eT8\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity = number of die sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnaps are not included. Use 9mm open ring prong snaps with this die.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions About This Product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my hand press?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt fits presses where the top die screws into the press head and the bottom die sits in a hole in the base, like our cast iron and aluminium presses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to punch a hole?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The prongs go through the fabric. Four-part metal snaps need a small hole, and plastic snaps an awl hole in dense fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I set capped (pearl) prong snaps with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The bottom die has a pin for open ring snaps. Capped snaps need a cup-shaped bottom die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"KAHANNE fabrics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67742036361312,"sku":"KH-DIE-PRONG-9","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/8464\/7776\/files\/prong-snap-die-set-9mm.jpg?v=1793906646","url":"https:\/\/www.kahannefabrics.com\/products\/prong-snap-die-set-9mm-hand-press","provider":"Kahanne Fabrics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}