Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
**Check out my other tutorial that shows you how to sew a NEW ZIPPER here: youtu.be/DWOhZG_T-Js?si=xmJjES7mfwKrdQDL
**Note: if you carry really HEAVY gear in your bag, the snaps might open. You can stitch further up on the sides or use buttons & button holes instead.
Fix a backpack with a broken zipper!
This shows you how to install snaps instead of a new zipper when your zipper wears out - because zippers always wear out!!
If you use this tutorial to fix a bag, tag me on Instagram! @no_trace_shop.
Supplies:
-3 or more snaps
-snap setting tool
-leather punch or scissors or seam ripper
-(optional) sewing machine
Join our zero waste sewing & crafting group here:
facebook.com/groups/332218438480456
Shop for organic cotton fabric & sewing kits here:
NoTraceShop.com/shop
Get a free zero waste sewing pattern here:
notraceshop.com/mini-pouch
Snag a free pdf sewing pattern here:
notraceshop.com/easyscrap
Check out my other learn to sew tutorials here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGpscQvUXJLjWJEHNOQ_30uJnzdG2-K9t
**Links to the materials & supplies used in the video*:
My pressing/ironing mat tidd.ly/3Vd3RtH
My rotary cutter (same brand): tidd.ly/3EZ7HQq
My self-healing mat: tidd.ly/3VKgs7Y
Beginner sewing kit: tidd.ly/3UtxK8o
Organic cotton fabrics like the ones I use: tidd.ly/3VkJRWx
Sustainable cord/twine/rope: tidd.ly/3UmEaGf
Where I get my organic cotton No Trace tags: tidd.ly/3Ffa9DL
Organic cotton thread, elastic & more sustainable notions: tidd.ly/3VKAz5H
My rotary cutter (same brand): tidd.ly/3EZ7HQq
My self-healing mat: tidd.ly/3VKgs7Y
*These are affiliate links, which means if you purchase this I'll receive a small commission.* .
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If you’d rather shop on Amazon, check out these links*:
Wool ironing mat: amzn.to/3VCML9a
Rotary cutter: amzn.to/3FrCjdV
Cutting mat: amzn.to/3VX9IDS
My sewing machine: amzn.to/3F5Y2HR
My favorite sewing machine for beginners: amzn.to/3VBN445
*These are affiliate links, which means if you purchase this I'll receive a small commission.*
**Check out my other tutorial that shows you how to sew a NEW ZIPPER here: youtu.be/DWOhZG_T-Js?si=xmJjES7mfwKrdQDL
**Note: if you carry really HEAVY gear in your bag, the snaps might open. You can stitch further up on the sides or use buttons & button holes instead.
Fix a backpack with a broken zipper!
This shows you how to install snaps instead of a new zipper when your zipper wears out - because zippers always wear out!!
If you use this tutorial to fix a bag, tag me on Instagram! @no_trace_shop.
Supplies:
-3 or more snaps
-snap setting tool
-leather punch or scissors or seam ripper
-(optional) sewing machine
Join our zero waste sewing & crafting group here:
facebook.com/groups/332218438480456
Shop for organic cotton fabric & sewing kits here:
NoTraceShop.com/shop
Get a free zero waste sewing pattern here:
notraceshop.com/mini-pouch
Snag a free pdf sewing pattern here:
notraceshop.com/easyscrap
Check out my other learn to sew tutorials here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGpscQvUXJLjWJEHNOQ_30uJnzdG2-K9t
**Links to the materials & supplies used in the video*:
My pressing/ironing mat tidd.ly/3Vd3RtH
My rotary cutter (same brand): tidd.ly/3EZ7HQq
My self-healing mat: tidd.ly/3VKgs7Y
Beginner sewing kit: tidd.ly/3UtxK8o
Organic cotton fabrics like the ones I use: tidd.ly/3VkJRWx
Sustainable cord/twine/rope: tidd.ly/3UmEaGf
Where I get my organic cotton No Trace tags: tidd.ly/3Ffa9DL
Organic cotton thread, elastic & more sustainable notions: tidd.ly/3VKAz5H
My rotary cutter (same brand): tidd.ly/3EZ7HQq
My self-healing mat: tidd.ly/3VKgs7Y
*These are affiliate links, which means if you purchase this I'll receive a small commission.* .
.
.
.
.
If you’d rather shop on Amazon, check out these links*:
Wool ironing mat: amzn.to/3VCML9a
Rotary cutter: amzn.to/3FrCjdV
Cutting mat: amzn.to/3VX9IDS
My sewing machine: amzn.to/3F5Y2HR
My favorite sewing machine for beginners: amzn.to/3VBN445
*These are affiliate links, which means if you purchase this I'll receive a small commission.*
