Originally Posted by AlienQuilter
I used one a while back on the convertible tote. Don't remember how I did it though. But do remember I did not like it because the magnets were too strong. I felt that the fabric around it would not hold up to the pressure required to pull the magnets apart.
I have also used buttens with a loop closure. Not real secure. The fasteners that I have really like have been velcro. I suppose zippers would be best but I hate working with them.
I used a magnet on one I made for my Mom. I had also made her one just using the button. She hated the magnet. It was too strong. She had to put her fingernail inbetween the two pieces and gently pull to get the bag open. There was alot of pull on the fabric. She liked the button much better. Saved her fingernails too. I ended up opening the lining up and taking out the magnet and doing a small zig-zag to close up the holes. She still carries it and you really can't see where I closed up the holes. I just made a couple to donate to the cancer walk to be raffled. I used buttons. I don't think I'll use magnets again.
Oh, I also put a small piece of cardboard behind the snaps but still didn't help. It still pulled the fabric.