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Technique Tutorial
How To Apply a Flip Lock
Totes, handbags and other accessories often need a secure closure. Something more than
a hook & eye or snap, yet something that is visually appealing. Consider a flip lock
for quick and easy access, style, and security. They are easy to apply and so professional!
Just follow the tutorial below to see how this hardware is attached!
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How To Apply a Flip Lock
What are the parts of a Flip Lock?
Before getting started, let’s familiarize ourselves with the parts of this lock. A flip lock
has 4 parts plus screws. The flip lock mounts to the base or body of your project with
the prongs extending through a washer that hides between the lining and the exterior
fabric. The eyelet front goes on the front of the flap and is attached to the eyelet back
with screws. When in use, the flip lock extends through the eyelet and flips down to close.
Voila! A nicely secured bag.
Each lock set includes Flip Lock, Eyelet Front, Eyelet Back, Washer
and 2 Screws.
2-part Eyelet
Screws
Washer
Flip Lock
Use template
to mark location
of the 2-part eyelet.
Back
Front
TEMPLATE
Actual size
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Instructions
How To Apply a Flip Lock
Supplies:
Your project
Heavy Weight Iron-On Interfacing – about 4” square
Dritz® Flip Lock (#722-38)
Tiny Phillips Head Screwdriver
Dritz® Marking Pencil
Sharp Small Scissors
Dritz® Fray Check®
Plastic Canvas (optional)
BEFORE APPLYING THE LOCK: Read through this tutorial and your pattern instructions
before starting so you can plan the best order for installing your lock. Cut out your project,
choosing the position of the lock in advance. Projects vary and so may the construction order.
Because the washer and prongs of the flip lock need to be hidden beween the outer fabric
and the lining, we give a general sewing order. For simplicity we have drawn the project as a bag.
Follow the instructions for your project and use the lock instructions at the appropriate time.
Since a flip lock gets flipped and pulled when in use, we call for heavy iron-on interfacing
as well as suggesting plastic canvas for additional reinforcement.
Prepare the flap
1.
2.
Your pattern instructions probably call for an
interfaced flap. Add a second layer of interfaing to the flap where the eyelet will attach.
Cut the eyelet interfacing about 3” wide x
1-1/2” high. Place it glue side down on the
wrong side of the fabric, centered over the
intended eyelet position. If you have interfaced the entire flap, fuse this piece on top of
the original interfacing, following package
directions.
Complete the flap following pattern
directions.
1.
Wrong side of flap fabric
NOTE:
For best results the flap should be
no thicker than 1/8” to fit properly between
front and back of 2-part eyelet.
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3.
Use a tiny Phillips Head screwdriver to
remove the two screws on the back of the
eyelet.
TIP:
3.
Place a cloth under the lock when
removing and applying screws to prevent
losing these extremely small parts.
Apply 2-part Eyelet
4.
5.
Position the eyelet front on the flap to choose
the desired position. Carefully measure to
ensure placement is even and straight. Copy
and cut out the template on Page 2. Position
the template over the measured location. Use
a marking pencil to draw around the template
shape.
Use sharp tiny scissors to carefully cut along
inside lines of the marked template. It is
better to have the opening slightly smaller
than needed than too large. You can snip bits
away to enlarge if needed. A snug fit is best.
Seal edges of all layers of fabric with Fray
Check® to prevent raveling.
4.
Right side of flap
Template
5.
Stops Fraying on Fabric!
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6.
Place the eyelet front so it is bottom side up
on your work surface. Set the flap right side
down over the eyelet front so the raised
section extends up through the opening.
TIP:
Place the eyelet on a fabric
covered surface while working to
prevent scratching.
7.
Center the eyelet back over the eyelet front,
lining up screw holes. Use a tiny Phillips
Head screwdriver to attach the screws.
Tighten the screws to secure.
Apply Flip Lock
Use the flip lock to mark its position. Insert
the flip lock into the 2-part eyelet. Place the
flap in position over the bag as it will be when
the bag is closed. Holding the lock in place,
carefully press the prongs into the base fabric
until they leave an indentation. Raise the flap
and use a marking pencil to mark each indentation. Remove the lock.
8.
TIP:
The flip lock can be attached earlier in
the process. However, once attached, it cannot be
moved, and you may later wish you had positioned it
differently. We suggest the above construction
order. However, if you decide to attach the flip lock
after partial construction to make hiding the washer
easier, check and double check the fit, before cutting
the fabric. Attach the flip lock and finish the project.
Back side of flap
6.
7.
Back side of flap
8.
Push flip lock
up through
2-part eyelet.
Then press
down on
prongs.
Mark indentations
on base of project.
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9.
Add a small square of iron-on interfacing to
the wrong side of the marked lock position. If
possible, leave the lining open on the section
where the turn lock will be attached. This will
allow you to hide the washer between the
lining and the outer fabric.
9.
TIP:
Plan position of flip lock carefully.
Once holes are snipped you cannot change
the position of the lock.
10.
Double check the intended position of the flip
lock. Once applied, it cannot be moved. Use
a ruler to measure and mark placement and
make sure the marks are evenly positioned. If
not, repeat Step 8. Use sharp tiny scissors to
snip the two marks for the prongs. Use Fray
Check® on the slits. Be sure to only cut
through outer fabric.
NOTE:
Holes are cut through all layers except
the lining. If possible, leave lining in tact
to conceal the prongs. When washer is
attached, hand stitch the lining closed.
Wrong side
of base project
10.
Right side of base project
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11.
Push the prongs of the flip lock through
the slits from right to wrong side. If you are
using the optional plastic canvas, position
it now. Turn the fabric right side down so
prongs extend upward. Place the washer
over the prongs.
11.
OPTIONAL PLASTIC
CANVAS:
For extra strength add a layer of plastic
canvas between the interfacing and the
washer. Cut the plastic canvas slightly
smaller than the interfacing. Position it over
the prongs, cutting the canvas where
prongs touch the canvas. Attach the washer
and fold down the prongs as in Step 12.
12.
Use pliers or your fingers to press the
prongs toward the center of the washer
until they are flat.
13.
Complete the project. Pin the lining where
it was left open and stitch closed.
Cut holes in
plastic canvas
for prongs
OPTIONAL
PLASTIC
CANVAS
12.
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