Awls - The thing u use to poke a hole b4 snapping

[lilmonster]

Heyas
Any1 know of where to get one from apart from co-oping - can u just get them frm spotlight or sumwhere?? It sucks where i live the sewing shops dont sell them
Cheers

[ariayla]

I use a quick unpick but anything sharp will do.

[lilmonster]

I was using a unpick but it seemd to rip my minky abit (not the carefulest) I'll keep using it thou if i cant find one have to remember to be careful

[Amethyst]

Cake skewer?

[lilmonster]

lol i was just thinking that - would they be strong enough to push threw minky&pul? ive msg serena to see if they sell seprately

[sable]

I got mine from a sewing place some years back, I think it was the Prym brand. Have seen them since too, try quilting shops as they tend to have the more unusual tools

[lilmonster]

thanks - may have to have a look when i go outa town for my scan

[Dunners]

I got mine from Fabric Vision (clearance stock). Actually, I think Charles Parsons have them in their catalogue, but you need a minimum $50 order for a cash purchase (I was just in there on Tuesday, not planning on needing anything else in a hurry)

[lilmonster]

myt go threw serena - not that i need more snaps i may get some neways

[peekaboo5]

Trademe I have one of thses and they are great.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Crafts/Sewing/ ... 286170.htm

[krisha]

Are you supposed to pop holes in things before snapping? (or is this just for pliers?)

[lilmonster]

O wow thanx never thought of looking at trade me! thanks

Pretty sure its just for pliers

[HUNTD]

Heres a random question, how to do you say Awl?

[krisha]

Heres a random question, how to do you say Awl?

I'd think... AO-WWW-L?

[snugglebumz]

O wow thanx never thought of looking at trade me! thanks

Pretty sure its just for pliers

it does look nicer and sit flatter if you make the hole first when you also use the snap press as well but not needed if that makes sense