Choosing supplies for leather hardware, patterns & care can get confusing when a project needs one specific thing: a snap closure, threaded hardware, or a template for the shape. These four choices divide cleanly by job, but the two snap sets also target different leather-thickness ranges. Start with the project task, then use the listed post style and price to narrow the choice.
Quick take
- For thicker-leather snap work: Choose Black Line 24 Snaps.
- For regular and short snap posts: Choose Black Line 20 Snaps.
- For threaded metal hardware: Choose Chicago Screws.
- For a waist-bag template: Choose Waist Bag Sewing Pattern.
The prices should be read alongside format. A screw lot and a sewing pattern serve entirely different purposes from the two snap sets, so the lowest listed price is not automatically the right fit for a closure project.
Listed-price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Line 24 Snaps 5/16" Post & 19/32" Cap - Leathercraft Hardware - SLC | USD 55.95 | Thicker-leather snap projects | |
| Black Line 20 Snaps - Regular & Short Posts - Leathercraft Hardware - SLC | USD 55.95 | Regular and short-post snap projects | |
| Leather Hardware - LOT Of 100 BRASS PLATED Chicago Screws - 3/8 | USD 25.00 | Threaded Chicago screw hardware | |
| Waist Bag Sewing pattern leather craft die cutting template 20x13x6cm | USD 25.43 | Waist-bag pattern work |
Decision matrix
Use the project goal as the tie-breaker:
- Snap closure for thicker leather: Black Line 24 Snaps, identified by its Line 24 format.
- Snap closure with regular and short posts: Black Line 20 Snaps, which combines both post formats.
- Threaded hardware connection: Chicago Screws, rather than a snap fastener.
- Bag shape and stitch layout: Waist Bag Sewing Pattern, an English sewing and die-cutting template.
Product notes
Black Line 24 Snaps
Choose the Black Line 24 format when a project calls for a snap fastener with a 5/16-inch post. The post is intended for 8-10 oz leather, and the pack contains 100 pieces, making it suited to thicker leather or multi-layered work. The Line 24 designation also separates it from the Line 20 set. The limitation is the USD 55.95 price, which matches the other snap set, while the thickness guidance is specific: projects outside the stated 8-10 oz range may call for another post choice. It is focused hardware, not a waist-bag template or a Chicago screw lot.
Black Line 20 Snaps
Black Line 20 Snaps make sense when a project needs regular and short posts in one snap format. The regular 3/16-inch post is intended for 5-7 oz leather, while the 1/8-inch short post is intended for 4-5 oz leather. The listed uses include belts, straps, bags, holsters, and everyday projects, giving this set a clear role across those thickness targets. Its limitation is format-specific: it is Line 20 hardware, not the Line 24 5/16-inch-post set intended for the 8-10 oz range. The USD 55.95 price also matches the other snap option.
Leather Hardware - 100 Brass-Plated Chicago Screws
For a hardware purchase built around threaded connections, the 100 brass-plated Chicago screws are a direct match. The lot is priced at USD 25.00 and specifies 3/8-inch posts, 7/16-inch caps, and a threaded hole in the center, clearly separating the format from the snap sets. That combination is the reason to choose it for work planned around Chicago screws. The limitation is equally concrete: it is threaded metal hardware rather than a snap fastener, so it does not fill a snap-closure brief. It also cannot provide the waist-bag shape supplied by a sewing pattern.
Waist Bag Sewing Pattern
The Waist Bag Sewing pattern is the natural choice when the project starts with a bag shape rather than closure hardware. It is an English-version leather craft die-cutting template for a finished bag of about 20×13×6 cm, with 4 mm stitch spacing. Those dimensions and spacing give a concrete starting point for a waist-bag build. The limitation is its role: it is a pattern, not a pack of snaps or Chicago screws. The pattern may also be cut into two or three pieces with a joint line if it is too big. At USD 25.43, it sits near the Chicago screw lot in price but serves a different task.
Final recommendation by use case
Choose Black Line 24 Snaps for the listed thicker-leather snap use. Choose Black Line 20 Snaps when regular and short posts better fit the project. Choose Chicago Screws when the closure plan calls for threaded hardware, and choose Waist Bag Sewing Pattern when the main need is an English waist-bag template with a finished-size reference. Match closure type first, leather-thickness guidance second, and price third.
