Household Repairs Wont hold. With pliers, slightly flatten the prong on the male side of the fastener.

Won't close. Squeeze sides of the prong on the male side.

Note. In the long run you'll be better off to replace defective fasteners. Inexpensive kits of fasteners and the tools used to install the non-sew-on type are available.

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December 3, 2008