Self-locking clip

A method of making a clip for attachment to an item and for selectively securing the item to an article, the method comprising:

• configuring a first member to attach to an item,
• providing the first member with a tongue in a position to be adjacent the item when the first member is attached to the item, the tongue configured to allow an article to be received between the tongue and the item when the first member is attached to the item;
• attaching a second member to the first member for pivotal movement of the second member relative to the first member;
• providing the second member with at least one engagement surface for engaging the article when the first member is attached to the item and the article is received between the tongue and the item;
• and
• arranging a bias member in a position to bias the second member to pivot relative to the first member in a direction to urge the at least one engagement surface of the second member toward the article to engage the article when the first member is attached to the item and the article is received between the tongue and the item.