The key choice in leather hardware, patterns & care is matching the fastening method to the job: threaded Chicago screws, press-stud snaps, or double-cap rivets. A large assortment can be useful, but a fixed format may be the cleaner choice when the hardware needs to match. The fastest way to narrow the field is to decide whether the project needs a threaded connection, snap closure, or capped rivet before comparing counts, colors, tools, and price.
Quick take
Pick by fastening method first, then by assortment. The brass-plated Chicago screw lot is the fixed-format choice; the assorted Chicago binding-screw kit is the option for a range of sizes. The snap-fastener kit is for press studs, while the double-cap rivet assortment is aimed at capped rivet work. The listed prices span $14.61, so the deciding difference is the fastening system rather than piece count alone.
Listed-price comparison
Price helps show the spread, but it does not make screws, snaps, and rivets interchangeable.
| Product | 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 | |
| 480 Sets Rivets for Leather, 4 Colors 3 Sizes Leather Rivets, Double Cap Rivets | $16.95 |
Decision matrix
- For a uniform threaded format: choose the brass-plated Chicago screw lot.
- For Chicago screws spanning several post lengths: choose the assorted Chicago binding-screw kit.
- For press-stud closures: choose the snap-fastener kit with its button snaps and installation tools.
- For capped rivet repairs or ornaments: choose the double-cap rivet assortment with multiple colors and sizes.
Product notes
Leather Hardware - LOT Of 100 BRASS PLATED Chicago Screws - 3/8
This lot is the clearest fit for a project that calls for one Chicago-screw format rather than a mixed assortment. It contains 100 brass-plated screws, a 3/8-inch post length, a 7/16-inch cap diameter, and a threaded center hole; that threaded construction is the key reason to choose it for binding or hardware work. At $25, it is the highest listed price in the comparison, so the defined lot and format are the main draw. The limitation is the specified post length: a project needing a different length points toward the assorted Chicago screw kit instead.
80 Sets Chicago Screw Leather Rivets Assorted Kit Chicago Binding Screws 5 Sizes
For projects where post length may vary, this Chicago screw assortment gives five sizes, with 16 sets per size and a clear storage box partitioned by size. Its steel construction suits binding work, and the screws can be installed, removed, and used repeatedly when an adjustable connection is useful. At $13.49, it sits between the lowest and highest prices in the comparison. The limitation is that the kit divides the assortment among five sizes rather than centering every piece on one chosen length, so it is less direct when every piece must match a single specification.
Leather Snap Fasteners Kit 10/12/15mm Brass Button Snaps Press Studs With 4 Tool
For press-stud closures, the snap-fastener kit offers a direct match to projects that call for button snaps rather than threaded screws or double-cap rivets. It combines brass snap buttons with stainless-steel installation tools and covers 10/12/15mm sizes in bronze, silver, grey, and golden. Use cases include leather craft, canvas, jeans, PVC, jackets, and bags, making the materials and applications broad. At $10.39, it is the lowest listed price in the comparison. The limitation is the specified size range and mixed-color format; a project built around one exact snap diameter or one finish may not align with the assortment.
480 Sets Rivets for Leather, 4 Colors 3 Sizes Leather Rivets, Double Cap Rivets
For repair and embellishment jobs, this double-cap rivet assortment brings 480 sets across four colors and three sizes, plus three setting tools. It suits work on belts, shoes, hats, jeans, and jackets, as well as projects that add ornaments to leather or clothing. At $16.95, it falls between the two Chicago-screw choices and the snap kit. The trade-off is format: double-cap rivets are not Chicago screws or press studs. Choose the assortment when a capped rivet finish fits the project; it is not the direct choice for a threaded binding connection or snap closure.
Final recommendation by use case
- For threaded binding connections: choose the brass-plated Chicago screw lot for a consistent format, or the assorted Chicago binding-screw kit when a range of sizes suits the work better.
- For press-stud closures on craft or clothing projects: choose the Leather Snap Fasteners Kit for its button-snap format and included tools.
- For repair, embellishment, or mixed-finish rivet work: choose the 480 Sets Rivets for Leather assortment.
- For the simplest decision: start with fastening type, then use the $14.61 price span as the final tie-breaker rather than treating all four kits as interchangeable.
