I have tried this technique with fabrics that the awl was not adequate for creating the hole I needed. I found that the small hole punch from my scrapbooking tools worked wonderfully. I then applied fray check to the 'hole' after getting the fabric sewn onto the snap. I have worn and washed the garment several times, and absolutely no fraying.

Just because something isn't done the difficult way does not mean it was done with any less quality. I love the quality of techniques I have learned from Threads. Some people need to just get over themselves and enjoy sewing. Thanks for all the great ideas and skills I have learned from your magazine!