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I use plastic hoops and over time they get loose as well. I will try your suggestion next time before I replace it. 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Mine are a little loose but I have cut pieces of felt that I use on top of the fabric and under the clip which keeps the fabric taut and protects the stitching as well. [useip] => 219.89.130.230 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => [comment] => 1 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 8 ) [18] => Array ( [pid] => 1455559 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 85627 [first] => 0 [author] => fish123 [authorid] => 6341 [subject] => [dateline] => 1342597627 [message] => Great idea! Thanks you very much. 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Post time: 2012-7-16 07:04
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     I don't know how many of you use Q-snaps, but I have found that, after a while, the clamps gets loose.  I was told to put them in the dishwasher, but I don't have one.   So...  I boiled them!   Yes, I boiled them!
   I put them into a pot of boiling water for about 2 minutes.  THen, I used tongs to get them out and set them on towel.   I use the tongs to squeeze them tight because the plastic is hot and pliable.   Then let them sit and cool.
   It works well for me.   Hope it works for you!

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Интересно!  Я бы никогда не подумал об этом.  Мои немного свободны, но я вырезала кусочки фетра, которые использую поверх ткани и под клипсой, которая держит ткань натянутой и защищает швы.
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Clever! I've been putting a thick piece of felt between the snap and my piece. One, it stays clean, and two, it holds tension. I'll have to try this!
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As long as it's hot water to heat it up, you don't even need to use a pot, otherwise you need to prepare a special pot for it，lol
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Great tip. I use plastic hoops and over time they get loose as well. I will try your suggestion next time before I replace it.
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Здорово :))) я только купила себе новые снапы. на будущее пригодится, спасибо
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Post time: 2023-3-23 20:05
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Sounds like a great tip! I always use a piece of smalle felt between.
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Post time: 2023-1-30 03:50
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Thanks! I’ve also heard put them in the dishwasher. It really works.
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Post time: 2023-4-14 10:58
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Wow! I haven’t ever thought of that. Thanks for the tip!
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Post time: 2022-7-12 15:03
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Wow! Great tip though a bit scary! Will try it
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Post time: 2022-6-9 21:13
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Wow.. I must try this! :)  thank you
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Post time: 2012-7-16 09:36
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How old are you q-snaps that they have become loose? I've had mine for a year or so and have no problems yet. But I'm glad you've posted this tip for the eventuality that they do "stretch"

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If you slide the older ones, like mine, slightly off top centre of the frame you will hear a crunching kind of sound. That is what I think causes them to loosen up. My daughter has a newer snap and ha  Details Reply Post time 2012-9-3 03:23
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Post time: 2012-7-16 19:14
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My goodness, I would never have thought of that.  Mine seem fine for now, but I wont forget this tip.
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Post time: 2012-7-17 05:58
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That is a good tip :)
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Post time: 2012-7-17 19:42
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Nice tip!  Thanks :-)
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Post time: 2012-7-18 01:55
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Great tip! Thank you so much!
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Post time: 2012-7-18 12:05
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thank for the trick
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Post time: 2012-7-18 15:11
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Interesting! I would never have thought of that. Mine are a little loose but I have cut pieces of felt that I use on top of the fabric and under the clip which keeps the fabric taut and protects the stitching as well.

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good tip too, thanks!  Details Reply Post time 2013-3-4 01:28
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Post time: 2012-7-18 15:47
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Great idea! Thanks you very much.
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Post time: 2012-7-30 09:13
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Nice tip! :)

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Thanks for the tip!  Details Reply Post time 2013-2-3 23:21
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thanks very much  Details Reply Post time 2012-10-9 20:57
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