Key Fob Hardware FAQ and Tutorials

 How To Make Key Fob Wristlets (Pictorial)

How To Make Key Fob Wristlets:

Key Fob Wrislets are simple craft project with amazing results:

1. Cut a 11" x 5" section of Fabric of your choosing and 11" x 2.5" Fusible Fleece.
2. Iron Fusible Fleece to the center of the fabric.  Fold and iron the Fabric in half with the wrong sides together.
3. Unfold and iron the Fabric in half again long sides to the center.
4. It will look like this when you get done.
5. Use your Sewing Clips to pin the Wristlet flat.
6. Stitch along the edge of your Fabric strip, I stitched 1/4" in.  Remove the Sewing Clips as you go.  Work slowly, keeping close to the edge and as straight of a line as possible.
7. Repeat 1/4" stitching along the opposing edge.
8. Fold the Fabric Wristlet Strip in half, right sides facing out and match up the ends.
9. Stitch the ends together with a zig zag stitch.  I went back and forth a few times to insure it held.
10. Trim any loose threads.  Use Fray Check to seal the end of the exposed Fabric edge.
11. Tuck the sewn seam ends into the Key Fob Hardware, making sure that the Fabric Wristlet is centered.
12. Using Key Fob Hardware Pliers squeeze the Key Fob Hardware closed with gentle pressure.  Sometimes, I go back and forth from left to right added a little bit of pressure to each side until it eases together.  Our Key Fob Hardware Pliers make this easy to do.
13. Note the adjustable screw set to the distance I want the pliers to go to.
14. Add the Split Ring and Tada!!!
    

Key Fob Hardware Tips:

• Tip #1: Before crimping the key fob hardware in place, sew the folded ends of the wristlet together with a 1/4-inch seam or a tight zigzag stitch. I, personally, use a zig-zag stitch because it creates a good firm hold.
• Tip #2: The teeth in the Key Fob Hardware must be embedded in the wristlet fabric. If they aren't, the wristlet can pull out of the hardware. You will need to use good firm pressure. 
• Tip #3: If the teeth are not securely embedding into your wristlet material, it may be because the material or wristlet is too thick or too dense for the teeth to puncture effectively. If this is the case, consider reducing the thickness or amount of material used in your wristlet or choosing an alternative fabric. Key Fob Hardware is not a one-size-fits-all product—it is specifically designed to be used with cotton webbing or standard fabric materials for best results.
• Tip #4: Apply Fray Check on the raw edges of your fabric wristlet to keep it from unraveling inside the hardware.
• Tip #5: Want to avoid breaking your nails when opening Split Rings? Use a staple remover. Sink its fangs between the main part of the key ring & the open end. It will open easily.
• Tip #6: Add Flair: Attach a cover button pendant to the key ring for a more polished look, but don’t stop there—add a lobster clasp or shaped split ring for even more pizzazz.
• Tip #7: Mix Materials: Pair cotton webbing with a fabric strip or ribbon for texture and extra charm.
• Tip #8: Use Key Fob Pliers to close the Key Fob Hardware by going back and forth, adding a little bit of pressure to each side until the clamp eases together.

Key Fob Wristlet Examples