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Adjustable Strap Slider: How to Make an Adjustable Bag Strap Adjustable Strap Slider: How to Make an Adjustable Bag Strap An adjustable strap slider is the small piece that turns a good bag into one that fits everyone: worn on the shoulder,... Read more → Bag Hardware Guide: Every Metal Part a Bag Needs, Explained Bag Hardware Guide: Every Metal Part a Bag Needs, Explained This bag hardware guide covers the part of a design you rarely notice until something breaks: a ring opens, a buckle bends,... Read more → Magnetic Snaps for Bags: 14 mm vs 18 mm Sizes and Installation Magnetic Snaps for Bags: 14 mm vs 18 mm Sizes and Installation Magnetic snaps for bags are the most convenient closure for a bag flap, wallet or case: they close in one movement without... Read more → Rivets for Jeans and Bags – Types, Sizes and How to Set Them Rivets for Jeans and Bags – Types, Sizes and How to Set Them Rivets for jeans and bags are small metal fasteners that reinforce the most stressed points of a piece – pocket corners, handle... Read more → How to Choose Sewing Thread – No. 80 or No. 120 and Which Colour How to Choose Sewing Thread – No. 80 or No. 120 and Which Colour How to choose sewing thread is a question many people underestimate – yet the thread decides whether a seam holds, puckers or... Read more → Bra and Swimwear Strap Sliders – How to Choose and Replace Them Bra and Swimwear Strap Sliders – How to Choose and Replace Them Bra strap sliders, also called strap adjusters, are the small slides that let a strap be shortened or lengthened on bras and... Read more → Types of Rings for Clothing and Bags – O-rings, D-rings and More Types of Rings for Clothing and Bags – O-rings, D-rings and More Rings for clothing and bags are among the most versatile sewing accessories – they connect belts, straps, handles and decorative ties. Read more → Cord Ends (Aglets) – Types, Sizes and How to Attach Them Cord Ends (Aglets) – Types, Sizes and How to Attach Them Cord ends are the small detail that turns a plain hoodie drawstring, anorak toggle cord or backpack lace into a finished, professional... Read more → Metal lapel pins – a personalized accessory for men and women Metal lapel pins – a personalized accessory for men and women The metal lapel pin is a small but very noticeable detail. It can feature a brand logo or serve as a stylish... Read more → Trouser hooks – what they are and how to attach them Trouser hooks – what they are and how to attach them If you look at the waistband of a quality pair of men's trousers, you will likely see a metal hook – a... Read more → What is a cord stopper and how is it attached? What is a cord stopper and how is it attached? The cord lock is the small component on a hood, jacket, or backpack that keeps the cord in the desired position. Read more → How to attach a buckle to a belt, bag, or dress How to attach a buckle to a belt, bag, or dress The buckle is both a fastener and a decoration. Read more →