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Technique Tutorial
How To Apply a Turn 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 turn 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 Turn Lock
What are the parts of a Turn Lock?
Before getting started, let’s familiarize ourselves with the parts of this lock. A turn lock
has 4 parts plus screws. The turn 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 turn lock extends through the eyelet and turns to close.
Voila! A nicely secured bag.
715-38: Each lock set includes Turn Lock, Eyelet Front, Eyelet Back, Washer
and 2 Screws.
Washer
Turn Lock
Screws
2-part Eyelet
Back
Use template
to mark location
of the 2-part eyelet.
Front
Template
Actual Size
717-65: Each lock set includes Turn Lock, Eyelet Front, Eyelet Back, Washer
and 2 Screws.
Washer
Turn Lock
2-part Eyelet
Screws
Back
Use template
to mark location
of the 2-part eyelet.
Front
Template
Actual Size
A template is required to prepare the flap fabric for insertion of the 2-part eyelet.
Print the template shown above for your chosen style of turn lock. Be sure your computer
is set to print at 100%.
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Instructions
Supplies:
Your project
Heavy Weight Iron-on Interfacing
Dritz® Turn Lock, #715-38 or #717-65
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 turn lock need to be hidden between 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 turn lock gets turned and pulled when in use, we use heavy iron-on interfacing as well
as suggesting plastic canvas for additional reinforcement.
There are two styles of turn locks. Both mount and operate the same way. For simplicity,
we show only style #715-38 in each step.
Prepare the Flap
1.
2.
Your pattern instructions probably call for an
interfaced flap. Add a second layer of interfacing to the flap where the lock will attach.
Cut the lock interfacing about 2” wide x 1-1/2”
high. Place it glue side down on the wrong
side of the fabric, centered over the intended
lock 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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Apply 2-part Eyelet
3.
Use a tiny Phillips Head screwdriver to
remove the two screws on the back of the
eyelet.
3.
TIP:
Place a cloth under the lock when
removing and applying screws to prevent
losing these extremely small parts.
4.
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.
4.
Right side of flap
Template
5.
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.
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.
6.
Back side of flap
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.
7.
Back side of flap
Apply Turn Lock
8.
Use the turn lock to mark its position. Insert the
turn 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.
Push turn lock up through 2-part eyelet.
Then press down on prongs.
TIP:
The turn 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 turn lock
after partial construction to make hiding the washer
easier, check and double check the fit, before cutting
the fabric. Attach the turn lock and finish the project.
8.
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:
Wrong side
of base project
Plan position of flip lock carefully.
Once holes are snipped you cannot change
the position of the lock.
10.
10.
Double check the intended position of the turn
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.
Right side of base project
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.
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11.
Push the prongs of the turn 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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