[speedymog]

So I’m almost finished making a school days coat in a thick acrylic. Today I finished hand sewing the lining and was ready to do my last step of sewing on the patch toggles when I realised I hadn’t inserted the magnetic snaps on the inside of the facing. D’oh!

So my question is: if I interface a piece of cotton and push the snaps through that and stitch it to the facing, will that work? Will the cotton be sturdy enough to withstand regular opening and closing?
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[Maggie]

Hi @speeedymog! I just installed a magnetic snap in a bag I’m making. The instructions said to cut out a silver dollar sized piece of fusible fleece, thin cotton batting, fleece, felt, etc. to put behind the snap in addition to regular interfacing on the fabric, which you’ve already done. I think it gives the fabric a little extra strength and padding, which would be good for a coat that’s opened and closed often. Your coat looks great!

[speedymog]

Thanks Maggie, I’ve decided to fuse the heavyweight interfacing to the original coat material, which is thick so I’m hoping that will be enough!