Prym tools are little marvels of engineering. In this blog post, you'll learn which tool you need for eyelets, rivets, snap fasteners & more.
Sewing accessories that make your life easier — Prym tools for every sewing project
You know the feeling. You're just about to finish your new favorite sewing project... and then you realize: Oh, I just need to add this snap fastener... or the eyelet for the cord band... and suddenly it becomes a real hassle.
But don't panic — it doesn't have to be a struggle! With the right Prym tools, attaching them becomes child's play (or a fun hobby instead of a source of frustration). I'll show you which tools make sewing easier — and share my personal experiences.
All-rounder: The Prym Revolver Hole Punch
A real all-rounder for sewing and craft enthusiasts: the sturdy Prym revolver hole punch.
It's incredibly versatile — with it, you can punch holes in fabric, leather, cardboard, and anything else that fits in the puncher in no time.
The hole punch has 6 different hole sizes (from 2.5 mm to 5 mm) — so you're equipped for every project.
The handles are a stylish plum blue and fit perfectly in the hand thanks to small finger grooves.
Conveniently, there's also a locking mechanism so that the puncher doesn't take up valuable storage space when closed.
In short: This tool is the Swiss Army knife of sewing and craft tools.
In brief:
✅ Punches round holes in textiles, leather, plastic sheets, or cardboard
✅ Six different sizes (2.5–5 mm) — the right hole for every application
✅ Safe working because the handle fits really well in the hand
Tips for use:
- Place something underneath to protect your work surface
- Press the puncher together evenly — so that the hole is actually round
VARIO PUNCHER: Your all-purpose helper for (almost) everything
The Prym VARIO puncher is the multi-talent for your sewing and craft projects.
With it, you can easily attach anorak snap fasteners, jersey snap fasteners, sports and camping snap fasteners, jeans buttons, eyelets, or rivets to textiles or leather without a needle and thread.
- With the punching tool, you can choose to punch 3 mm or 4 mm holes — for this, you just need to turn the punching cone around.
- Attaching eyelets and snap fasteners is also child's play with this puncher
- Plastic inlets with grooves ensure a secure hold of the tools.
- Especially practical: The included tool is used both for removing the punching tools and for holding the puncher together.
The processing tools are not included with the VARIO puncher — but you can find them in the packaging of the respective eyelets or snap fasteners. And of course, you can also order them separately.
With the additionally available adapter, the puncher is also suitable for Color Snaps.
In brief:
The Prym VARIO PUNCHER is as versatile as your sewing projects
✅ With it, you can easily attach snap fasteners, rivets, eyelets, and more.
✅ With interchangeable punching tools for 3 and 4 mm.
✅ The puncher has practical plastic inserts — this protects your material when pressing in.
Tips for use:
- Make sure to insert the material straight — otherwise the rivets will be crooked.
- You can hold the puncher together with the included lever so that no parts fall out when changing.
- Some sets are color-coded — this is really practical to always have the right tool at hand.
Before inserting eyelets and rivets, grab a fabric scrap to try out and practice. Then you can be sure that everything fits!
Extra tip: The Prym Pfriem
Admittedly: That's a bit of a tongue twister. But the Pfriem is a real all-rounder. You can use it to
- ✅ The Pfriem is the perfect tool to remove scraps from the punching tools (otherwise the tool gets completely clogged).
- ✅ Punch holes in fabric (before inserting snap fasteners, for example)
- ✅ Guide fabric before the sewing foot (for example to sew the folds of ruffles nicely straight)
- ✅ Press markings into fabric or other materials (e.g. at the tip of darts)
- ✅ Work particularly precisely when patchwork sewing
- and much more.
The Pfriem is a real game changer for jersey snap fasteners. Here's how: stick on the Power Dot, secure the fabric with the fringe stop, let it dry, punch the little hole in the jersey, insert the snap fastener. Perfect!
Prym tool sets for VARIO PUNCHER & VARIO Creative® Tool
To get the best out of the puncher and tool, there are numerous Prym tool sets for various sizes of eyelets, rivets, or snap fasteners.
✅ The sets are made of sturdy metal and plastic.
✅ Some are color-coded — this saves you the hassle of searching later.
✅ Some sets are also designed for the VARIO Creative® Tool — this opens up new application possibilities.
Tips for use:
- Read the instructions briefly — they explain step by step which tool you need.
- Make sure to place the material straight so that the eyelet is formed evenly.
- You can also use some sets for the VARIO Creative® Tool — this opens up new application possibilities.
Eyelets, rivets & more — the finishing touch for your sewing projects
The Prym eyelets are the famous finishing touch for your sewing projects.
✅ You can use them to make cord draws, create decorative effects, or attach fasteners.
✅ Available in various sizes (8, 11, and 14 mm) and in many colors — and of course, they are rustproof.
Tips for use:
- Make sure to iron on the back with a Power Dot — this provides additional hold.
- Punch the hole slightly smaller than the eyelet — so that it sits tightly when pressed in.
- This makes the eyelet much more stable.
- Reading tip: Attaching eyelets
The Prym tripod: Your specialist for tricky spots
You probably know the feeling: You want to attach sew-free buttons or eyelets, but exactly where they should go, the fabric edge is hopelessly far away. You're lucky that the Prym tripod exists. This clever little helper is perfect for precisely attaching buttons and eyelets even in the middle of your fabric.
Excellent design for a secure hold
The tripod is not only practical, but also a real gem among sewing tools. Its ergonomic design even earned it the famous Red Dot Design Award. And it really does live up to its name: thanks to its three legs, it stands absolutely stable on your work surface. This is super important so that nothing slips while you're working on your project.
How easy it is
The tripod is a real multi-talent for almost all sewing-free buttons, rivets, jeans buttons, and snap fasteners. It only needs a break for "Color Snaps" and 11 mm and 14 mm eyelets.
Here's how it works:
- Slide the tripod plate under your fabric, exactly where the button or eyelet should go.
- Place the top part into the tripod.
- Then place the tools from the respective package into the plate and the top part.
- Finally, secure everything with a hammer – it's best to use the matching Prym craft hammer so that no unsightly marks are made.
With the Prym tripod, you can rely on your sewing-free fasteners sitting exactly where they belong. Go ahead and try it out – you'll be amazed at how easy it is now.
The duo of craft hammer and tripod is always in demand when you want to work on areas that you cannot reach with the Creative Tool and pliers, for example in the middle of a large piece of fabric.
Prym Craft Hammer
You want to attach rivets, eyelets, or snap fasteners, but your old hammer is only causing trouble? Then the Prym craft hammer is your new best friend.
The benefits at a glance:
- Super light and safe: The fiberglass handle is a real lightweight and fits perfectly in the hand. This not only makes working easier, but also more precise.
- No marks on light fabrics: The head made of light gray hard rubber is a real game-changer. No more unsightly stains and dents on your light textiles.
- Versatile: Whether for bag bottoms, keychains, or belt buckles – this hammer is a real multi-talent. Thanks to the even distribution of force, it does not bend metal.
This hammer is specially designed to make sewing easier for you and make your projects even more beautiful. Try it out and see for yourself how much fun working with the right tool can be!
Your new favorite hammer
This little guy is a real miracle tool. Imagine: Its fiberglass handle fits nicely in the hand. This is great because you have enough strength for what you want to work on. And don't worry, it is so well balanced that you will feel like a professional.
Goodbye, nasty stains
The best is yet to come: The head of the Prym craft hammer is made of light gray hard rubber. That may not sound sexy, but it means you can say goodbye to those nasty dark streaks that normal hammers often leave on light fabrics. No more drama when you want to spruce up your white linen bag. And the large striking surface? It ensures that the force is evenly distributed and the hammer does not slip.
More than just rivets and eyelets
This hammer is not just for rivets. It is a real multi-talent. Do you need feet under the bag bottom? No problem. Do you need to attach fasteners for keychains or belt buckles? It masters that with ease too. You will see: Thanks to the perfect combination of lightness and striking surface, this hammer does not bend a single piece of metal. Your projects not only look great, they are also stable.
Feel free to try out the tools from Prym. They are really made to make sewing easier and more fun for you. You will be amazed at what you can do with them.
Reading tip: Attaching rivets
Before you venture into your projects with the Prym tools, you should test everything out calmly and at your own pace. Then you will know exactly which tool you like working with best and what suits your project best.
Useful Prym accessories for organization and safety
✅ The Prym Power Dots for ironing prevent eyelets from pulling out – especially on fine materials – giving additional hold.
✅ Fray Check*: Secures punched or stitched holes in fabric, prevents fraying (also great for buttonholes!)
✅ The sorting box* brings order to your sewing accessory collection – you can customize it with labels matching the contents.
✅ The Vario sewing case* is super practical for storing your VARIO tool and tools. This way, you have everything you need for your projects right at hand.
➡ You see: With the right Prym tool, attaching eyelets, rivets, or snap fasteners doesn't have to be witchcraft at all – rather, it's the icing on the cake for your sewing project.
Between us: I've become really eyelet-addicted with the Vario Creative Tool. Finally, it works on the first try and without a lot of fussing. Tell me in the comments which tool is your favorite and what it is used for. 😍
I wish you lots of fun decorating, equipping, and beautifying!
Happy simple sewing, yours Sabine
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