Choosing supplies for leather hardware, patterns & care projects is less about finding one universal kit and more about matching the fastening method to the job. Do you need a threaded screw, a press stud, or a double-cap rivet? Once that choice is clear, the useful tie-breakers are fixed versus assorted sizing, included tools, color mix, and listed price.
Quick take
Start with the closure, not the count. A dedicated screw lot suits repeat work in one stated size; an assorted screw kit makes changing post lengths easier. The snap kit is the direct route to press studs, while the double-cap rivet kit bundles rivets with setting tools. Those are different fastening methods, so a lower listed price should not override a mismatch with the project.
Listed-price comparison
The spread from the lowest listed price to the highest is $16.43. The bars provide a quick visual guide, while the names identify the hardware format and assortment.
| Choice | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Leather Hardware - LOT Of 100 BRASS PLATED Chicago Screws - 3/8 | $25.00 | |
| 80 Sets Chicago Screw Leather Rivets Assorted Kit Chicago Binding Screws 5 Sizes | $13.49 | |
| Leather Snap Fasteners Kit 10/12/15mm Brass Button Snaps Press Studs With 4 Tool | $10.39 | |
| 240 Set Leather Rivets, 4 Colors 3 Sizes | $8.57 |
Decision matrix
- A single threaded size: Choose Leather Hardware - LOT Of 100 BRASS PLATED Chicago Screws - 3/8 when the project is organized around one post length.
- Several threaded post lengths: Choose 80 Sets Chicago Screw Leather Rivets Assorted Kit Chicago Binding Screws 5 Sizes for a screw assortment spanning multiple stated lengths.
- Press studs: Choose Leather Snap Fasteners Kit 10/12/15mm Brass Button Snaps Press Studs With 4 Tool for snap-button work and included installation tools.
- Double-cap rivets with setting tools: Choose 240 Set Leather Rivets, 4 Colors 3 Sizes when the project calls for rivets in assorted colors and sizes.
- Price-led tie-break: Use the listed price only after the fastening format and sizing match the project.
Product notes
Leather Hardware - LOT Of 100 BRASS PLATED Chicago Screws - 3/8
The brass-plated Chicago screw format makes this 100-piece lot a focused choice for repeat work that uses threaded hardware. Each screw is described as 3/8 inch long, with a 7/16-inch cap diameter and a threaded hole in the center, giving the fastening style a clear, specific profile. Choose it when a consistent screw style matters more than a range of post lengths. The limitation is the fixed 3/8-inch size: a project built around another post length would need a different size assortment. At $25, it also sits at the top of the listed-price range, so the dedicated format should be the reason to choose it.
80 Sets Chicago Screw Leather Rivets Assorted Kit Chicago Binding Screws 5 Sizes
Five post lengths make this Chicago screw assortment useful when different leather pieces call for different fastening depths. The kit includes 80 sets divided across 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 9/16, and 11/16 inch lengths, and the clear storage box partitions the sizes for easier sorting. That organization gives it a practical role in a varied leather-craft supply drawer. Its limitation is the fastening format: Chicago screws are threaded binding hardware, so this kit does not fill a snap-fastener or double-cap-rivet role. Choose it for length variety, not for a press-stud closure.
Leather Snap Fasteners Kit 10/12/15mm Brass Button Snaps Press Studs With 4 Tool
For a project that specifically calls for press studs, this kit offers the relevant snap-button format in 10mm, 12mm, and 15mm sizes. The fasteners are described as brass, while the included installation tools are steel, and the mixed lot combines bronze, silver, grey, and golden colors. It is suited to leather craft as well as materials named in the description, including canvas, jeans, PVC, jackets, and bags. The trade-off is the mixed color assortment: a project calling for one coordinated finish may require sorting. This is a closure-specific choice rather than a Chicago screw or rivet assortment.
240 Set Leather Rivets, 4 Colors 3 Sizes
Double-cap rivets are the focus here, with four colors and three sizes arranged in a plastic storage box. The kit also includes a punch and two rivet installation tools, making it a straightforward match for someone who wants both the fasteners and basic setting accessories together. The divided storage layout helps separate the color and size assortment while working through a leather project. Its limitation is the rivet format: double-cap rivets are not threaded Chicago screws or press studs, so the fastening method is predetermined. Choose it when the project calls for rivets and assorted finishes rather than interchangeable closure types.
Final recommendation by use case
For repeat work using the 3/8-inch threaded Chicago screw format, choose Leather Hardware - LOT Of 100 BRASS PLATED Chicago Screws - 3/8. For projects that move among several threaded post lengths, choose 80 Sets Chicago Screw Leather Rivets Assorted Kit Chicago Binding Screws 5 Sizes. Press-stud work points to Leather Snap Fasteners Kit 10/12/15mm Brass Button Snaps Press Studs With 4 Tool, especially when installation tools are useful. For double-cap rivets in multiple colors and sizes, choose 240 Set Leather Rivets, 4 Colors 3 Sizes. Let the closure and sizing decide first; use price as the final tie-break.
