How to Set Fabric Cover Buttons & the Tools Needed

You don't actually need a press to set fabric cover buttons.  All of the cover buttons we sell include a manual assembly kit so you can do it by hand, like this.

But if you'll be setting a lot of them, a press will make it easier on your fingers.

This video explains what tools you'll need if you want to use a press and how to do it:

 

Don't have any tools yet?

Purchase the complete cover button press & dies with all the tools needed already included. ( Cover buttons sold separately.)

• Click here for full comparison of our tools.

 

Otherwise, here's what you'll need:

1. KX cover button dies in the same size as the cover buttons, and
2. One of the following KAMsnaps® professional presses: ( which tool do I have?)

• KX8J pro-handheld
• KX-T2 pro-standup press
• DK93 table press with DK93-KX adapter base
• DK98 table press with DK98-KX adapter set
• Important! Table presses require the adapters listed above in order to fit the KX dies.
• Not compatible with K1/K2 basic pliers for plastic snaps

​Optional: Leave a note in the Order Notes box at checkout requesting that your order be reviewed for completeness.  We'll contact you if anything appears to be missing or if your tools aren't compatible with your fasteners.