Hook and Eye Clasp Craft Ideas

You can easily find many types of hook and eye clasps in the notions section of your sewing store. Obviously, these clasps are ideal for closures on clothing, including the waistband of a skirt, the front of a cardigan or the back of a dress, whether you have sewn the clothing yourself, or need to replace the clasp on a store-bought garment. Consider some of the many applications for hook and eye clasps in your other arts and crafts projects as well.

Jewelry-making

You can find beautiful hook and eye clasps in silver or gold finishes in the jewelry-making section of your local craft store or in specialty stores that cater to jewelry-makers and beading supplies. These clasps are ideal for finishing off a necklace or bracelet. Hook and eye clasps are easier to attach than many other kinds of jewelry clasps, as you may have noticed if you have ever struggled to put on a bracelet one-handed or scrambled to put on a necklace when you cannot see the clasp on the back of your neck.

Greeting cards

A hook and eye clasp can make an interesting and unexpected closure on a greeting card. Consider, for example, making a greeting card shaped like a pirate's treasure box, which "locks" with a hidden hook and eye clasp.

Handbags and purses

A larger hook and eye clasp can work as a great closure mechanism on your handmade bags and purses. You can sew the clasp under the flap of a clutch or to close the open top of a tote, instead of going with the traditional snap closure. You can also use hook and eye clasps on the interior of your bag and attach accessories, such as key fobs, coin purses or eyeglass cases, so they do not get lost in the bottom of your bag.

Doll clothing

Tiny hook and eye clasps are perfect closures for doll clothing. You can attach a small hook and eye to the open back of the doll's clothes for easy removal or use a larger and more decorative hook and eye set as a cloak clasp.

Hook and eye clasps have many potential applications for your arts and crafts projects. When you are planning your next great work, consider some of the ways that a set of hook and eye clasps can make your finished project even better!