Day #36
How to make a Reversible Frayed Edge Coffee Cozy with KAM Snaps and Free PDF Pattern
Today, I am making a couple cute Coffee Cozys for my cousin. She called me a week ago super excited with the great idea to make Coffee Cozy with KAM Snaps :). Since, it was just a week until her birthday I thought it was a sign ;P. Happy Birthday Dear Cousin!!! KAM Snaps to the rescue again!
Supplies:
Instructions:
1. Download the Frayed Edge Coffee Cozy PDF Pattern. Print out the pattern making sure the 1″ square in the corner measures 1″ square when printed that will indicate the pattern is the right size. This pattern works on standard sized 12 ounce and 16 ounce cups. My models were Dixie and Chinet brands.
2. Cut out each Pattern piece as many times as instructed. The first time I made this the pattern, though it fitted the cup as a paper template, did not fit when fully finished. I have added an additional 1" to the pattern to adjust for the loss in length as fabric sewn and fitted. Make sure to wash and dry your fabrics before making this pattern if you plan to wash them later to avoid shrinkage.
3. Original picture of pattern on fabric.
4. Pattern after I added 1", PDF Pattern has been fixed.
5. Cut out 3 pieces, front and back fabric and interlining because this is going to be an exposed layer I used Felt. You can use whichever material you like, this layer is for protection from the heat of the cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
6. Pin the 3 layers of fabric together. Bottom fabric right side down, felt or batting, and top fabric right side up.
7. Sew a 3/8" seam allowance all the way around the Coffee Cozy making sure to back stitch at the start and finish of your piece. I trimmed the edges where the fabric didn't line up exactly perfect after it was sewn together.
8. Snip small cuts into the edge of the material about every 1/4" to help the fraying process. This will happen more fully over time and multiple washings. Do both the top and bottom, I left the short sides alone.
9. Finished look.
10. Install 2 KAM Snap Caps and 2 Studs on the left side and install 2 KAM Snap Caps and 2 Sockets on the other side. I have included "blue dots" on the template to approximate where to place them but it is best to wrap the snap-free Coffee Cozy around a Coffee Cup to see how it fits and where you would like to place the snaps. I placed the top and bottom KAM Snaps about 1/2" down from the finished seam edge of the Cozy.
11. Here is the finished product both front and back. You will note that it is reversible and that I coordinated the snaps so that it has different color snaps parts on each side. Just seemed extra fun :)!
12. Tada! I think they turned out great! There will be another tutorial in a couple days to show the Reversible Finished Edge Coffee Cozy too. So stay tuned!!!
Day #35
How to make a Cover Button Metal Pacifier Clips with Cover Buttons, Round Faced Metal Suspender Clips and KAM Snaps
Today I am making Cover Button Pacifier Clips using Round Faced Metal Pacifier Clips (Metal Suspender Clips), Size 36 Cover Buttons, and KAM Snaps, of course ;). I have had a lot of questions in the last year about how to make these clips so I decided to take it on. Keep in mind that although I have rough tested these I in no way recommend you leave your baby alone with these as there are small pieces and if not done properly they may come apart and become a choking hazard. I would recommend these clips under adult supervision only. The maker and/or parent assumes full responsibility when using these pacifier clips.
That being said I did rough test these and was unable to break them apart after they had proper time to dry and cure. I didn't take a hammer to them :) but I did my best to undo my hard work and was not able to.
Supplies:
Instructions:
1. Using our Pacifier Clip and Supply Tutorials make either Ribbon or Fabric Pacifier Clips.
2. Cut your fabric scrap. You will want a circle that is about twice the diameter of your button blank. I cut out a Piece of Fabric using my Size 36 Template.
3. Put your fabric piece in the larger assembly tool piece (RIGHT SIDE DOWN). When you look into the tool you want to see the back of the fabric.
4. Place the button front (the domed piece) on top of the fabric. Leave the fabric edges hanging out. Double check the transparent underside to see if your print is how you would like it. Then press the cover button fabric edges down into the tool.
5. Add a dab of E6000 Adhesive to the middle of the cover button cap before installing the Flat Back.
6. Place the back cover button piece on top of your fabric and button front.
7. Take the smaller piece of the assembly tool and with the open side down place it on the button back.
8. Press down. You may hear a pop when the last bit of the button back slips into place. If you take the tool out and the button is not completely secured, just put it back in and press down again.
9. When you take the small assembly tool piece off, the fabric edges will be secured underneath the button back.
10. Remove the button from the larger assembly tool piece. Tada! My Cover Button is ready to be adhered to a Round Faced Metal Clip.
11. Here a the Cover Buttons I made in just a few minutes. Seriously easy, fun and so cute!
12. Now take the E6000 Adhesive and put a medium size dab of glue on the back of the cover button about 1/2 of what would fill the back area of the back. This glue is great to work with so don't overly worry about getting the amount right. I was able to cleanly wipe of any excess off when I put on too much and I was also able to remove the button and add a little more when I under did it. This glue is very forgiving.
13. Now place the Cover Button over the Round Faced Metal Pacifier Clips and straighten and center your button.
14. Press firmly and let set to dry and cure 24-72 hours as recommended by the manufacturer (E6000).
15. These are my finished products. I love them and think they turned out beautifully. Below are my examples, completed and installed on Pacifier Clips.
16. Tada!!!
Disclaimer: Keep in mind that although I have rough tested these I in no way recommend you leave your baby alone with these as there are small pieces and if not done properly they may come apart and become a choking hazard. I would recommend these clips under adult supervision only. The maker and/or parent assumes full responsibility when using these pacifier clips.
Day #34
Today I am making a Pajama Zipper Cover with KAM Snaps. This is a definite "KAM Snaps to the Rescue!" moment if ever there was one! My toddler has just discovered the sweet freedom that nakedness provides :P. No less than 3-5 times a day, I find her streaking through the house in her birthday suit. While, let's be honest, it is the sweetest thing a mom can see with all her beautiful chubbiness exposed. It leads to BIG messes!!! During the day time I can catch her pretty fast and re-dress her but during naptime and bedtime I am blissfully unaware of her adventures until I go to get her up and find her naked dancing in her bed. So sweet, so naughty :)!
Carter fleece pajamas are a must-have in my house because my children like to sleep on top of their blankets instead of under them. They are comfy and warm but I have found that at Size 2T they stop adding the zipper cover. I assume for those kids who are potty trained but my kids are tall so we head into most clothing sizes ahead of schedule.
KAM Snaps to the rescue! I decided to do something about it. With a few minutes, some fabric scraps, and a couple snaps I solved a major problem.
Supplies:
Instructions:
Collect your pajamas in need of a Zipper Cover.
Here is the "No Sew" version:
1. Add a KAM Snap to the Left and Right Side of pajama, they are spaced a little over 1" apart. I did one side with a Socket and one side with a Stud but upon reflection I would have done them both Studs.
2. Cut the shape above in Fleece or some other non-fraying material. It is approximately 2" by 1" when folded in half.
3. Put Fabric Tac to one side, fold in half and press firmly. Let dry.
4. Add a KAM Snap on the left and right with the same spacing and you used on the pajama.
5. Snap into place, tada! The "No Sew" version is so easy!
Now on to the sewable version:
1. Cut the shape above in 2 pieces of material, I had some scraps of Minky that were a nice color match to the pajamas. Put right sides together and sew a 1/4" seam allowance from one long side, round the tip carefully lifting and turning the foot ever couple stitches, and to the end of the second long side making a "U" shape. Leave the narrow end open. Then turn the Tab piece right side out. It is approximately 2 1/2" by 1" when finished.
2. Add a KAM Snap in the end of the Tab.
3. Pin the Tab in place on the left side of the pajama.
4. Zig-Zag stitch the Tab in place back and forth until it is secure.
5. Lay the Tab over and find the placement for the other half of the KAM Snap and install it.
6. Snap into place, tada! I hope this helps out other mamas with busy babes :).
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KAM Snaps to the Rescue!!! Another great use for KAM Snaps from one of our wonderful customers - Watch Band Repair!
"Wanted to show you what I did with one of your snaps. My strap holder (rubber) broke and I couldn’t wear my watch as it would come undone. My husband and I decided to try one of your Kam Snaps and viola it worked. I couldn’t be happier that I have my watch back. It was the kind that had a “strange” set up on the band so hadn’t been able to find a new band. The pink worked great!! So happy I invested in these. - Joan"
Thanks so much for sharing, Joan! I love all the great things KAM Snaps can be used for :).
30 Days of KAM Snaps and Beyond!!! Day #31
So we have sailed past 30 days of snaps and as I said before I still had a pile of ideas and items in my house that needed some happy snapping :). This idea comes from some hand me downs that my older daughter received. As she sorted through them, she came across this shirt and set it aside. She declared it wasn't her taste. Her little sister was sitting next to her watching, grabbed it, and declared it "Pretty" and hers. :) It was way too big but I could see it was full of potential so I agreed to some crafty upcycling and Tada! a toddler dress, belt (also a cast off from big sister), and wrapped cuff bracelet were born. Thank you KAM Snaps!!!
Supplies:
- 1 Teen Shirt (the one I used was Size 12)
- 1 Teen Belt
- 4 KAM Snap Sets (I used 2 colors G96 Mirror and B47 Neon Pink)
- KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
- Serger Sewing Machine
- Standard Sewing Machine
Instructions:
1. I had my daughter try on the shirt. It was a great length and just a bit wide. I pinched about 1" on each side and the shirt seemed to lay nicely and would be a comfortable size for her. Lucky for me this shirt also flaired out at the waist giving it a built in skirt effect. I took the shirt off her and turned it inside out and marked 1" in on each side following the line of the shirt.
2. Using my Serger, I followed the line I had drawn. I love my Serger, sewing and cutting all at once, love it! :)
3. Next, I marked the center and cut down about 4 inches.
4. Using the seam that I cut off when sizing the dress, I made a "interfacing" for the KAM Snap opening in the back. It is about 6" long as it will need to be folded over at the top and run past the opening at the bottom. Cut or rip the seam just a little more than the 4" you will need for the opening. Leave the bottom 1" attached.
5. With the dress right side out, place the "interfacing" right side down and pin together round the opening.
6. Sew a 1/4" seam allowance all the way around making a V.
7. Turn the dress inside out and fold the interfacing inward and pin in place. Also pin the top under to create finished top seam.
8. Sew a 1/8" seam allowance from the left top edge with back stitch and beginning and end. Follow the edge of the material down the V and back up again.
9. Install 2 KAM Snap Caps and Sockets on the left side 2" to 2 1/2" apart and install 2 KAM Snap Caps and Studs on the right side with the same spacing making sure they line up.
10. It will look like this. The dress part is complete now on to the Belt.
11. I took the belt and loosely wrapped it around my daughters waist to decide on the size. Then I installed 2 KAM Snap Caps and Sockets on the piece that will lay in the front (Caps up). I cut off the excess belt past the front KAM Snaps in a clean V. Then I cut off the metal buckle and installed 2 KAM Snap Caps and Studs on the back side (Caps down).
12. Tada! Way, way cuter! Now on to the wrap cuff bracelet.
13. Using one of the seams that I cut off the dress when I was sizing it, I turned it wrong side out and pinned it together.
14. Sew a 1/4" seam allowance with back stitches at both the beginning and end to set the stitch.
15. Turn the whole tube right side out.
16. It may be hard to see but my princess wanted flowers on her bracelet so I used an embroidery stitch on my sewing machine to add them.
17. Add KAM Snap Cap and Socket to one end (Cap up) and install the KAM Snap Cap and Stud to the other end (Cap down). Tada!
18. I think it turned out great and my little model was delighted! Happy Snapping!
© ILikeBigButtons.com and I Like Big Buttons Blog, 2014.
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Day #30
Today I am making a Mini Hobo Purse with KAM Snaps for my mini fashionista :P. There is sure something about miniaturizing any project that makes it even cuter! I hope you like it as much as I do.
Making a Mini Hobo Purse with KAM Snaps and PDF Pattern
Supplies:
Instructions:
1. Download the Mini Hobo Purse PDF Pattern. Print out the pattern making sure the 1″ square in the corner measures 1″ square when printed that will indicate the pattern is the right size.
2. Cut out each Pattern piece as many times as instructed.
3. You will end up with:
- 4 pieces of Fabric/2 Interfacing (body of purse)
- 4 pieces of Fabric/2 Interfacing (top and handle of purse)
- 2 pieces of Fabric (lid/tab)
4. Iron the Interfacing onto a 2 pieces of Fabric that will be used for the outer body of the purse and 2 pieces of the handle for the outer side making sure to iron it to the wrong side of the Fabric. If you would like you can do interfacing on all the pieces or use a heavier weight fabric than I used. I was making this as an accent purse for my little girl so it will not get as much abuse as a daily use purse would.
5. Take the 2 pieces of Fabric for the Lid/Tab of the case, put them right side together, and sew them with a 1/4" allowance.
6. Turn the Lid right side out and iron flat and top stitch a 1/8" stitch around the piece.
7. Pin the handle piece to the body of the purse, right sides together, and sew the pieces together with a 1/4" seam allowance. Repeat 4 times.
8. Iron flat.
9. Straight stitch an accent stitch 1/4" above where the 2 styles of Fabric meet and 1/4" above. Repeat 4 times.
10. Now add darts to the 2 bottom corner of each of the pieces. I placed a pin 1" in and started 1/4" out and sewed towards the edge until I reached no fabric (creating a triangle). Repeat 8 times, 2 times for each piece.
11. Pin the sides and bottom of 2 pieces together right sides together. Repeat with the other 2 pieces.
12. Sew 1/4" seam allowance on both sets and turn one right side out.
13. Turn the 1 pieces right side out and tuck the other piece inside it, it should be wrong side out still.
14. Take the little Tab you sewed and put it in between the 2 back pieces in the center, rounded side down and pin it in place. When you turn everything right side out it will be right side out in the back seam.
15. Pin the length of the handles together, back 2 together front 2 together on both the left and right. Pin together the top front and back of the purse together also as pictured.
16. On the outer side of each handle, sew 1/4" seam allowance starting 2" below where the pieces start down to the bottom making sure to back stitch at the top and bottom.
17. On the front internal handle and top of the purse, starting 2" from the top sew a 1/4" seam allowance around from the left to the right, stopping 2" below the top. Make sure to back stitch and the beginning and end of this stitch.
18. On the back internal handle and top of the purse (with the Tab located in it), start your 1/4" seam allowance stitch just before the Tab and sew from left to right stopping 2" below the top. Make sure to back stitch and the beginning and end of this stitch.
19. Now the not so fun part :P. We need to turn the whole purse right side out. With some patience, it will right itself. I also used the back of the seam ripper to help get the handles right side out.
20. Once you have it right side out, pin the top handles together making sure to pin the the handles next to each other on the left and right together. Repeat 4 times.
21. Now sew them together with a 1/4" seam allowance.
22. Then iron in any exposed edges 1/4" and pin all open seams together. It took quite a few pins to do this properly so that it laid nicely and looked right.
23. Top stitch each handle, inside and out as close to the edge as you are comfortable with, I did a 1/8" seam here.
24. Install the KAM Snap Cap and Socket in the Front of the Purse.
25. Install the KAM Snap Cap and Stud in the Tab.
26. What it looks like with KAM Snaps installed.
27. Snapped closed. Tada! As a note of after thought, I could have gone with a sold piece for the internal lining of the purse. At the time, I dreamed and built it that didn't come to mind. If you would like to do so place the pattern for the body of the purse and handle of the purse together and overlap them 1/4" or so and tape the patterns together (please double check my measurements on it, if that is your plan). Happy Snapping!!!
- ★ We have 16 new star shaped snap colors.
- ★ As with all of our other snaps, we now offer ALL of our star shaped snaps in 10 and 25 packs.
- ★ Also, breaking the industry norm, we are now packing them with all star caps (not half round snaps and half shaped snaps)
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★ For a full size color chart, please click here (or save a copy: JPG or PDF).
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★ To purchase, visit our website here.
*Of course, you can still pair them with the matching round sets if you want them to go further. Just order the same color/quantity of round snap sets and they will go twice as far.
Day #29
Today's KAM Snap tutorial is courtesy of my older boys. All creative credit goes to them. One day, I gave my oldest son a couple legs off some holey jeans that I turned into jean shorts to be creative with. He made one of his brothers this fun little tube vest. His brother was very appreciative but thought it could be better. So he cut the vest down the front and brought it to me asked for some snaps. I said,"Sure, what color?" To which he replied,"Orange (not a shock as that is his color of choice), oh, and Mom do you have them in star shapes?" Why yes I do, 16 brand new colors to be exact! :)
Making a Stuffed Animal a Vest with KAM Snaps and Holey Jeans
Supplies:
Instructions:
1. Courtesy of my boys, cut a tube from a leg of a pair of jeans.
2. Then cut 2 arm holes in the left and right top.
3. Cut straight down the front to create the vest.
4. Add Star Shaped KAM Snap Caps and Sockets to left side and Caps and Studs to the right side. I spaced them every 2".
5. Tada! Easy Peasy!!! OR....
6. ... In his down time, he is also a super hero. :P I used an extra burp cloth and a couple snaps, one day a long while ago, to cheer up a little boy :).
Day #28
Making a Bandana Bib with KAM Snaps and a PDF Pattern
Supplies:
Instructions:
1. Download the Bandana Bib PDF Pattern. Print out the pattern making sure the 1″ square in the corner measures 1″ square when printed that will indicate the pattern is the right size.
2. Cut out the pattern.
3. Place your pattern, with long straight side on fabric folded in half, and pin in place.
4. Cut the 2 pieces of Fabric you will use.
5. Place Fabrics right sides together.
6. Pin together.
7. Sew pieces together with a 1/4" seam allowance, back stitching at the start and finish of sewing, make sure to leave a 3-4" gap so that you can pull the piece right side out.
8. Pull piece right side out and make sure to push all the round and square corners out until they lay flat.
9. Fold in the opening's seams and pin in place.
10. Stitch a finish stitch 1/8" to 1/4" all the way around the bib, making sure to ease your way around the left and right tabs. I do a couple stitches, stop, then lift the foot, turn the fabric slightly, put the foot down, and do a couple more stitches and repeat. Make sure the back stitch at the beginning and end of your sewing.
11. Use the template to mark the KAM Snap placement, you many want to check the measurement of your child's neck and adjust the pattern or snap placement accordingly. This bib worked for a toddler but with an extra set of snaps can work for more sizes.
12. I decided as I was getting ready to install the KAM Snaps to go with our new Heart Shaped snaps. Install the Heart Shaped KAM Snap Cap and Stud in the left and a Cap and Socket on the right tab.
13. Interested in Heart Shaped KAM Snaps, check out our great 25 colors, in smaller package quantities for more great variety!
14. Totally cute, don't you think! ;) Happy Snapping!!!
What an exciting week!
- We have 25 new heart shaped snap colors.
- As with all of our other snaps, we now offer ALL of our heart shaped snaps in 10 and 25 packs.
- Also, breaking the industry norm, we are now packing them with all heart caps (not half round snaps and half shaped snaps)!*
- For a full size color chart, please click here (or save a copy: JPG or PDF).
- To purchase, visit our website here.
*Of course, you can still pair them with the matching round sets if you want them to go further. Just order the same color/quantity of round snap sets and they will go twice as far.
Day #27
Making a Smart Phone Cover and Wristlet with KAM Snaps and Key Fob Hardware
Today's inspiration came to me as I was packing the kids up for a walk down the road to the neighbors to check out their yard sale and visit. I thought I wish I had a case for my iPhone and a place to put a couple "just in case" dollars but instead I held my phone and tucked the money into my bra :P and headed out with all the kiddos in tow. When I got home, I whipped this up. I am prepared for next time :).
Supplies:
Instructions:
1. Download the Smart Phone Case PDF Pattern. Print out the pattern making sure the 1″ square in the corner measures 1″ square when printed that will indicate the pattern is the right size.
2. Cut out each Pattern piece as many times as instructed.
3. You will end up with:
2 pieces of Fabric/1 Interfacing (back)
2 pieces of Fabric/1 Interfacing (front)
2 piece of Fabric/1 Interfacing (pocket)
2 pieces of Fabric/1 Interfacing (lid)
4. Iron the Interfacing onto a piece of Fabric for matching side making sure to iron it to the wrong side of the Fabric.
5. Place right sides of Fabric for Pocket together and sew 1/4" seam along the top of the piece.
6. Iron Fabric for the Pocket open and then over wrong sides together forming the Pocket face.
7. Take 1 of the 10" pieces of Ribbon and 1" Cotton Webbing and sew them together. I stitched a straight line as close to the edge as possible on the Ribbon.
8. Take the 2 pieces of Fabric for the Lid/Lip of the case, put them right side together, and sew them with a 1/4" allowance.
9. Turn the Lid right side out and iron flat. Fold in the bottom edge and stitch it closed.
10. Then take the Fabric (right side up), I am using more of those recycled holey jeans :), that will be the Back and place the Cotton Webbing/Ribbon strip (right side up) centered across it with just a bit of it hanging off the top edge.
11. Place the internal Back Fabric wrong side up.
12. Pin them together.
13. Stitch a 1/4" seam along the piece, back stitching to reinforce Cotton Webbing/Ribbon strip. Cut away some of the excess Cotton Webbing/Ribbon if needed.
14. Iron back the Fabric and fold over, wrong sides together. Now stitch a 1/4" seam allowance across the top of the Back piece.
15. Now slide the Split Ring from the Key Fob Hardware on the Cotton Webbing/Ribbon Strip.
16. Now leave about 1" to 1 1/2" overlapped Cotton Webbing above the Back of the Case and pin the Cotton Webbing/Ribbon centered down the back of the Fabric.
17. Now stitch it in place down the back, with the internal Back out of the way, not as pictured, and I also stitched along the Cotton Webbing/Ribbon to gather the loop.
18. It will look like this.
19. Center the Lid along the back, pin and sew with a 1/4" seam allowance. This maybe should have been done a couple steps sooner so that I didn't have 2 stitch lines across the Back but I was when I got to it.
20. Place the finished Front down right side up, I added a 1/4" top stitch to the top of each piece (Front, Pocket and Back).
21. Add the Pocket right side up.
22. Place the Back wrong side up and pin it all together.
23. Sew a 1/4" seam allowance all the way around making sure to back stitch at the beginning and end.
24. Turn the whole thing right side out and push the corners out to get them as square as possible.
25. Install the KAM Snap Cap and Socket in the Pocket.
26. Install the KAM Snap Cap and Stud in the Lid.
27. What it looks like with KAM Snaps installed.
28. This pattern will work with iPhone 4 or iPhone 5, you may need to adjust the pattern somewhat if you have a different model.
29. Snapped closed.
30. Add a Wristlet to complete your project. Check out our Key Fob Hardware Wristlet Tutorials to see how to make our Cotton Webbing and Ribbon Wristlets.
Day #26
Making a Sensory Ribbon Baby Tag Blanket with KAM Snaps and Pacifier Supplies
Today I am making a Sensory Ribbon Tag Blanket with BONUS accessories. Use KAM Snaps or a KAM Pacifier Clip to make your blanket attachable or unthrowable :). Add KAM Snaps, MAM Pacifier Rings or Pacifier O-Rings to add a Pacifier holder to your tag blanket. Fun and Functional!!! I used them all :P to show you the different options.
Supplies:
Instructions:
1. Cut the Fabric and Minky material to 12"x12" squares and cut your mix of ribbon 8 in 5" lengths, 7 in 8" lengths, and 1 in 12" length.
2. Lay out your ribbons in a random pattern, 5 pieces on each side, and some of each length on each side.
3. When you are happy with how it will look, pin each ribbon good sides out, wrong sides together on the the right side of Minky. At this point add the Pacifier Supplies of your choosing, I put 1 of each kind as an example, you can do as many or as few as you like. Also, I left one side of the 12" long ribbon hanging (I pinned it in the middle out of the way) as it will later be attached with a KAM Snap so that it can be opened and closed around a car seat handle or other.
4. Lay the Cotton Fabric right side down on top of the Minky and ribbons.
5. Pin the pieces together.
6. Sew a 1/4" seam around the piece, back stitch at the start, stop sewing about 3-5" or so from completing the square and back stitch again. Leaving a hole so that you can turn the Tag Blanket right side out.
7. Turn the Tag Blanket right side out.
8. The opening will have a couple unattached ribbons.
9. Make sure to push the corners out well so that they are as square as possible.
10. Carefully, fold over and pin the opening closed and the last 2 ribbons in place like so.
11. Stitch all the way around the Tag Blanket with a 1/4" seam allowance, remembering to back stitch at the beginning and end. When I reached the ribbons that hadn't been sewn in earlier, I back stitched over them to give them extra strength.
12. Seal the end of the loose 12" ribbon with a lighter or Chef's Torch. Then use some Fabric Tac to fold the ribbon over and reinforce it where the KAM Snap will be placed.
13. Install the KAM Snap Cap and Stud in the ribbon end.
14. Install the KAM Snap Cap and Socket in the base where the ribbon and blanket overlap.
15. It will look like this and can be snapped to your car seat handle, stroller or other so that your little one won't throw it away. The KAM Pacifier Clip in Meadow Green is another alternative that I added for attaching to your child's clothing or car seat cover for the same benefit.
16. I have added this Tag Blanket to my list of favorite things to make. It is fun, functional, easy to make, and very attractive.
Day #25
Making a Crayon Roll with KAM Snaps
Supplies:
Instructions:
1. Cut 3 Pieces of 12"x6" and 1 Piece of Interfacing. This will make a Medium Sized Crayon Roll and will hold 9-10 Crayons. You can adjust your Fabric length up or down to hold more or less Crayons. About 2" when to edges, seams and Snap placement.
2. Iron the Interfacing on the the wrong side of the fabric that will be the back of the Crayon Roll.
3. Iron the Piece of Fabric in half that will become the pocket to hold the Crayons and lay it on the Piece of Fabric that will be its backing.
4. Pin them together.
5. Every 1" sew a straight line down, back stitching that the beginning.
6. Take the back piece, Fabric and Interfacing, and the front piece, Fabric Pocket, place right sides together and sew a 1/4" seam on three sides. Set the stitch at both ends.
7. Turn the Fabric right side out and push out the corners.
8. Iron it flat.
9. Fold in the unfinished edge about 1/4" and iron flat. Pin flat.
10. Sew all the way around the Crayon Roll with a 1/8" seam. Make sure to back stitch at the beginning and end.
11. On the top right corner of the Crayon Roll poke a hole for the KAM Snap Cap and Stud with your Awl a 1/2" in and 1/2" down. Repeat on the bottom right corner a 1/2" in and 1/2" up.
12. Install the KAM Snap, I used G115 Turquoise for this project to match the fabrics my youngest son picked out. Repeat.
13. This is what it will look like.
14. To figure out the placement of the KAM Snap Cap and Sockets, add Crayons and roll it up.
15. I, then, marked the placement of the KAM Snaps.
16. Now install the KAM Snap Caps and Sockets. The second round of snaps landed in the middle of one of the crayon spots. As this was my first attempt at a Crayon Roll there is a learning curve. It could still hold a Crayon. It just would sit down in the pocket as well. I would probably adjust for the placement of the Snaps a little differently next time, maybe :).
17. The finished product will look like this.
18. Add Crayons, Roll, and Go! Tada!!!
19. Easy, functional and a crowd pleaser, I have a very pleased boy :)!
Day #24
Making a Felt Crown with KAM Snaps and PDF Pattern
Today, I am making a Felt Crown for my Birthday Baby! With a few Sheets of Felt and some Star KAM Snaps, you can make a great accessory for your Birthday Baby, Prince or Princess, or just for everyday fun!
Supplies:
Instructions:
1. Print out our Free PDF Pattern for the Felt Crown. ***If you are using larger Sheet of Felt or Felt by the yard you may need 2-3 copies of it depending on the size of your child's head. Print out the pattern making sure the 1″ square in the corner measures 1″ square when printed that will indicate the pattern is the right size.
2. Cut your pattern out.
3. Pin your pattern to your felt sheet and cut the crown shape out as many times as needed (I needed 2.5 lengths for each side). If you are making out of Sheets of Felt you will need to add a 1/4" tab to each side of your felt cutout so that you can sew them together (I added to the PDF Pattern after I made the tutorial).
4. If using 8"x12" Sheets, put 2 sheets right sides together and line them up.
5. Sew them other, repeat to attach all 3 pieces together.
6. Cut off excess seam if necessary.
7. They should look like these.
8. Line up and pin the front and back together, wrong sides together.
9. Stitch all the way around the Crown using a 1/4" seam allowance. Be sure to back stitch and the beginning and end of your piece.
10. Now my felt wasn't perfectly cut out so there was some peeking of the back around some of the edges. I actually liked the way it looked. It gave it a kind of cartoony look but for this tutorial I cleaned up the edges with a set of scissors after I sewed them together.
11. Use the pattern to mark the KAM Snap placement.
12. Also, mark the location for the Studs on the right side of the pattern. Don't mark the Socket locations yet, you will need to place the crown around your child's head to decide where to locate those snaps based on the size of their head.
13. Now install Star KAM Snaps, one per each tip, I used 1 Star Cap and 1 Socket per each tip. You could use either the Sockets or Studs for the back, these are for decoration and are not functional. I liked the look of the Sockets for my finished product best. This part is up to creative expression. You can add more or different shapes, whatever your heart desires :).
14. It will look like this.
15. Then install the bottom row of KAM snaps.
16. Install the KAM Snaps Caps and Studs on the right side at the marked locations.
17. I wrapped the Crown around my child's head and then used the template to mark where the Sockets would go. I put in 2 sets of KAM snaps so that I can adjust it larger as his head grows. If I need to there is enough room to add more if needed. Felt is somewhat stretchy so it will allow for some growth also.
18. Install the 4 Caps and Sockets.
19. Tada! I think it turned out great! It was a hit with all the kids. Each asking where their Crown was :).
20. Happy Snapping!!!
Day #23
Making a Hanging Kitchen Towel with KAM Snaps
Supplies:
Instructions:
1. My towel is 12" wide so I decided to do 4 sets of KAM Snaps to make sure the towel doesn't sag. With a ruler and a marker, I marked 1/4" down x 1" in on each corner and then 3" over from each corner mark.
2. Now install the KAM snaps at each point on one side, Caps face up and Sockets face down (wrong side of material).
3. It will look like this when completed.
4. I then folded the towel together to double check that my marks lined up.
5. To make sure I installed the next set of KAM Snaps correctly, I visually overlapped the pre-snapped side onto the unfinished side to make sure I knew which way they would need to be installed.
6. Install the KAM snaps at each mark, Caps face down and Studs face up (right side of material).
7. Tada! Your Tea Towel complete.
8. Hang and snap to your oven, refrigerator or dishwasher handle and enjoy! As a mom of many :), I can't not mention that if you have a little monkey who likes to climb handles in your kitchen, as a precaution, please lock your oven or dishwasher before installing this towel. It will make the door more easily open able. Happy Snapping!!!
Day #22
Making a Felt Coin Purse with KAM Snaps and PDF Pattern
Instructions:
1. Download our Free PDF Pattern for our Coin Purse. Print out the pattern making sure the 1" square in the corner measures 1" square when printed that will indicate the pattern is the right size.
2. Cut your pattern out.
3. Pin your pattern to your felt sheet and cut the coin purse shape out.
4. Use the Awl to poke a hole through the pattern and felt where the snaps will be installed.
5. Choose the more finished side of the Felt, that will be the outside of your purse, place the Cap on the wrong side of the Felt.
6. Turn the Felt over and put the Socket on the right side of the Felt.
7. Install the KAM Snap. I used Size 20 snaps for this tutorial but either Size 20 or Size 16 will work great.
8. Now pin the Felt back on itself 2" and pin in place.
9. Use your Sewing Machine and stitch a 1/8" seam starting from the Right corner where the Felt meets all the way around. When you reach the curved flap make sure go slowly, lifting the foot every couple stitches so that you can turn the Felt a little to adjust the stitch around the curve. When you reach the starting stitch overlap a couple stitches and back stitch to set the seam.
10. Put the KAM Snap Cap through the right side of the Felt and the Stud on the other side.
11. Install the KAM Snap.
12. The back will look like this.
13. Tada! My crafty daughter/assistant :) loves this little coin purse and pointed out that this would be great for party favors if made in a larger size. I am sure you all can think of many great uses for this sweet little purse. Happy Snapping!!!
Day #21
Making a Recycled Jean Cuff Bracelet with Embroidery and KAM Snaps
Today I am making another Cuff Bracelet. Once my little princess saw what her big sister had made, she :) requested her own in "Pink", of course. As an added detail, I also used the embroidery settings on my sewing machine to stitch butterflies on the Cuff. My little princess picked out her KAM snap colors: B47 Neon Pink and G99 Lilac and she is now happily sporting her own stylish Cuff Bracelet.
Supplies for a Recycled Jean Cuff Bracelet with Embroidery detail:
Instructions:
1. Using an old, holey pair of Jeans cut two 2″ by size of wrist plus 1 1/2″ strips of material, for my model’s wrist I did about 6″.
2. Pin the material, wrong sides together, right sides facing out.
3. Stitch around the strip of fabric about a 3/8″ in all the way round making sure to back stitch at the start and end.
4. Pull on the edges to fray the jean material up to the stitch you made. It will also fray over time but I was going for a this look.
5. As an added embellishment, I ran a row of butterflies up and down the Cuff Bracelet.
6. One side I installed 2 Caps and 2 Sockets, I installed each 1/8″ off the corner seam on both ends. Repeat on other side, making sure to put the 2 Caps and 2 Studs on the opposite sides from the other end so that when you overlap the Cuff to snap it that the sockets and studs meet. I found it easiest to wrap the Cuff around my model’s wrist to make sure I positioned the second set of snaps correctly the first time.
7. Tada! It turned out wonderful and made my little princess very happy. Happy Snapping!!!
Day #20
Making a Recycled Jean Cuff Bracelet with KAM Snaps
Continuing with the theme of things you can do with holey Jeans, I set about to make a Cuff Bracelet with a leg of the jeans and some KAM Snaps. I let my crafty helper pick the snaps of her choice and we did a little mix matching so that she could wear it a couple different ways. It turned out great and she was pleased to be the owner of it after the Tutorial was complete :).
Supplies for a Recycled Jean Cuff Bracelet:
Instructions:
1. Using an old, holey pair of Jeans cut two 2″ by size of wrist plus 1 1/2" strips of material, for my model's wrist I did about 7".
2. Pin the material, wrong sides together, right sides facing out.
3. Stitch around the strip of fabric about a 3/8″ in all the way round making sure to back stitch at the start and end.
4. Pull on the edges to fray the jean material up to the stitch you made. I used the model, a crafty child :), and a cutting board and a fork. It will also fray over time but I was going for a this look.
5. One side I installed 2 Caps and 2 Sockets, I installed each 1/8" off the corner seam on both ends.
6. Repeat on other side, making sure to put the 2 Caps and 2 Studs on the opposite sides from the other end so that when you overlap the Cuff to snap it that the sockets and studs meet. I found it easiest to wrap the Cuff around my model's wrist to make sure I positioned the second set of snaps correctly the first time.
7. Tada! It turned out great and will be a wonderful accent to my daughter's outfits. Happy Snapping!!!
Day #19
Recycling Jeans into a Pacifier Clip using KAM Snaps and a Pacifier Clip
Every time I do a load of jeans in the laundry, I inevitable find ANOTHER pair of jeans with the knees split from seam to seam and, really, how many jean shorts can a boy use :P. They even wear though patches and re-enforced knees. I have active boys :). I have been trying to find creative ways to recycle holey jeans. Today I am recycling a pair of holey jeans into a Pacifier Clip.
Supplies for a Recycled Jean Pacifier Clip:
Instructions:
1. Using an old, holey pair of Jeans cut two 1 1/2" x 14" strips of material.
2. Pin the material, wrong sides together, right sides facing out.
3. Stitch around the strip of fabric about a 1/4 to 3/8" in all the way round making sure to back stitch at the start and end.
4. Pull on the edges to fray the jean material up to the stitch you made. I used a crafty child :) with a cutting board and a fork. It will also fray over time but I was going for a this look.
5. Put the Pacifier Clip on the Fabric strip about 1″ in.
6. Fold back 1″ of the strip back onto itself.
7. Straight stitch across the Fabric strip just behind the Pacifier Clip and again a 1/2″ later, I did a Zig-Zag Stitch for fun, just before the end of the doubled over Fabric strip. Make sure to set the stitch both times.
8. Make sure that the internal snap in a comfortable distance to accommodate the width of the handle, I spaced my KAM Snaps about 2″ apart using the Pacifier I have with the biggest handle.
9. Now on the side where the Pacifier will be attached, I installed a Cap and Socket about 1/2″ from the edge. I used Size 20 snaps for this tutorial but either Size 20 or Size 16 will work great.
10. Now snap the Pacifier in place, attach to your child’s outfit and go.
11. Tada! Okay, I think this may be my favorite so far. How cute! Happy Snapping!!!
Day #18
An Emergency Easter Basket Repair with KAM Snaps
Today, I was brought a Easter Basket by a very sad girl. Her "Fwavorite" Basket for hauling her precious items, ie pipe cleaners and McDonald's toys, was broken :). What to do!?! KAM Snaps to the rescue!
Supplies:
Instructions:
1. Use a set of Needle Nose Pliers to remove the broken metal snap.
2. Pick the KAM Snap color of your choice, we carry 130 color options :). Install a snap in the handle using the original hole.
3. Install a KAM Snap in body of the basket.
4. Tada! See how happy the Bee is that I fixed him :P so was my daughter. Happy Snapping!!!
Day #17
Making a Fabric Pacifier Clip with KAM Snaps and Pacifier Clip
Today, I am making a pretty Fabric Pacifier Clip with KAM Snaps and a Pacifier Clip. Functional and pretty too!!!
Supplies for a Fabric Pacifier Clip:
Instructions:
1. Choose a piece of Fabric, cut it to the dimensions: 14" x 3 1/2", the finished product once ironed, folded and sewn will be approximately 7/8" wide x 12" long.
2. Fold both 3 1/2" wide ends in 1/4" and iron flat.
3. Now fold and iron the fabric in half the long way (14" length).
4. Then fold and iron again, bringing the outer edges to the middle "iron line" and iron along those edges. Repeat on other side.
5. Re-iron the seam so that the Fabric is smooth and flat, it should now be 13 1/2" long x 7/8" wide.
6. Open the top of the Fabric strip and trim the excess internal fabric at an angle so that there is less chance of the ends peeking out when sewn together. Repeat on the other end.
7. Pin the Fabric strip in a couple places to keep it in place.
8. Sew a 1/8" seam across the top 7/8", down the length of the Fabric, and back across the bottom 7/8" making sure to back stitch at the start and finish to set the seam.
9. Put the Pacifier Clip on the Fabric strip about 1" in.
10. Fold back 1" of the strip back onto itself.
11. Straight stitch across the Fabric strip just behind the Pacifier Clip and again a 1/2" later just before the end of the doubled over Fabric strip. Make sure to set the stitch both times.
12. Now on the side where the Pacifier will be attached, I installed a Cap and Socket about 1/2" from the edge. I used Size 20 snaps for this tutorial but either Size 20 or Size 16 will work great.
13. Make sure that the internal snap in a comfortable distance to accommodate the width of the handle, I spaced my KAM Snaps about 2" apart using the Pacifier I have with the biggest handle.
14. Now snap the Pacifier in place, attach to your child's outfit and go.
15. Tada! Happy Snapping!!!
Day #16
Making a "No Sew" Pacifier Clip with KAM Snaps and Enamel Clip
Today, I am making a "No Sew" Pacifier Clip. All the usefulness, no sewing necessary!
Supplies for a "No Sew" Pacifier Clip:
Instructions:
1. Choose a 7/8" or 3/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, cut a 14" to 16" length of ribbon. I did 7/8" Grosgrain Ribbon and I cut it 16" long so when it was completed it was approximately 12" long.
2. The ribbon I was using was made of polyester so I used a lighter to seal the ends of the ribbon so it doesn't fray. (If you are unsure, you may want to practice on a scrap piece if this is your first time or you are unsure of the what the material is made of.)
3. Then I used a bit of Fabric Tac and folded over an 1" of the ribbon back on itself to reinforce the ribbon and pressed it firmly and let it dry. Repeat on the opposite end.
4. Once dry, I installed a Cap and Socket in each end of the ribbon about 1/2" from the edge. I used Size 20 snaps for this tutorial but either Size 20 or Size 16 will work great.
5. On the side that will hold the Enamel Clip I simply folded the ribbon over at the 1" mark and installed a Cap and Stud where it would meet. I, then, feed the Enamel Clip onto the ribbon and snapped it into place. It may have been easier to thread on the pacifier clip before installing any Snap parts but I was able to feed it through without much trouble.
6. Now on the side where the Pacifier will be attached, adjust the internal snap in a comfortable distance to accommodate the width of the handle. I went an additional 1/2" for the Pacifier, I used.
7. Now snap the Pacifier in place, attach to your child's shirt and go.
8. Tada! Happy Snapping!!!
Day #15
Making a "No Sew" Leash for a Toddler Cup with KAM Snaps
Today I am tackling a Leash for a toddler cup. My toddlers love to chuck food, cups, dishes, toys, you name it they will throw it from their highchair. KAM Snaps to the rescue!
With a couple minutes and a few supplies, you can make this handy Leash and eliminate a least one thing from flying through the air.
Supplies:
Instructions:
1. Measure off a piece of Grosgrain ribbon that is long enough to wrap around both the arms of the high chair, around the cup and enough length for your child to lift the cup to their mouth comfortably. I went with 5' but 4 1/2' would have been enough.
2. The ribbon I was using was made of polyester so I used a lighter to seal the ends of the ribbon so it doesn't fray. (If you are unsure, you may want to practice on a scrap piece if this is your first time or you are unsure of the what the material is made of.)
3. To make the ends more secure and long lasting, I folded the ribbon over about 1/2" to help reinforce the ends and pushed the cap through.
4. Install the KAM Snap at each end.
5. Measure or wrap the ribbon around the arms of the highchair and install a snap where the ribbon intersects. On my highchair it was 8" but each brand will vary. Install a KAM Snap on each end about 8" (or your measurement) in from the end.
6. Install the ribbon on your highchair, put a Toddler Cup in the ribbon and pull until you have two equal lengths. Now pinch the ribbon loosely together around the cup, loose enough to allow for different cup sizes but tight enough to hold the cup well. Install a set of snaps at the point where the ribbon met.
7. Installed it should look like this.
8. Tada! Enjoy your throw-free cup zone! My toddler was suspicion of it at first but after grunting at it for while :) she happily settled into drinking from her cup and eating her snack.
Day #14
Today I am tackling, how to say this delicately, children with teeny weeny back sides :). It is an epidemic in our house. Therefore, we own a ton of those pants that have the built in elastic and buttons but not all clothing companies have caught up with the times. For example, these sweat pants and skirt are cute and functional but always around my daughter's knees. KAM Snaps to the rescue!
With just a couple seconds and a few snaps, you can cinch the waist on their favorite pants, shorts, or skirt. Bonus, if they ever do grown into the waist before they grow out of the length just unsnap it and go. One of my middle boys is always coming up to me with a new pair of shorts declaring,"Mom, this one needs snaps. It won't stay up." :) I even did this to a pair of my favorite comfy sweat pants that have seen a few too many pregnancies come and go. It worked like a charm!
Cinching the Waistband on Children's Clothing with KAM Snaps
Supplies:
My Daughter's Sweat Pants:
I used 2 sets of KAM Snaps on each side of these sweat pants. I have found 2 sets work the best if there is enough room for them in the waist band. Also I install the snaps along the side or sides, depending on how much you need to gather or cinch in, it hides the snaps fairly well and doesn't make the clothing look awkwardly gathered.
My Daughter's Skirt:
On this skirt there was only room for 1 set of KAM Snaps but it holds great. Also, I let my daughter pick out the colors she wanted. As you can see she is a Pink and Purple girl :).
Easy to do and saves my children from a lifetime of "awkward" running, oh you know what I am talking about ;), the run where they hold the back waist of their pants up with one hand and hobble along :P. Thank goodness for KAM Snaps!!!
Here's one for all the Dads out there, how to fix a tool with KAM Snaps. We were out fixing fences on our property line when our 300+ foot tape measure snapped. Ugh! What a pain. After scratching his head, taking it apart and staring at it for some time my husband called it quits and gave up on it. KAM Snaps to the rescue! I did this in a few seconds, it took much longer to wind the tape back up. My husband was impressed with my genius :).
Supplies:
Instructions:
1. On the end of the tape measure, poke a hole with your awl and place a single snap, Cap to the inside and Socket on the outside there.
2. Install the snap and repeat on the tape measure in the place where the tape overlaps around the shaft. I found that there was a divot in the "crank shaft:", I apologize for my girly understanding of tools, and the snap once snapped together settled neatly into it and kept it from spinning freely.
3. Snap together and wind the tape up. It's that simple.
4. Tada! Happy Snapping!!!
Day #12
"No Sew" Unpaper Towels with KAM Snaps
Supplies:
Instructions:
1. Choose your Micro Fiber Clothes, I went with a mix of Neon Yellow, Lime Green, and Light Blue colored Clothes and picked from my 130+ color choices to find the best match KAM snaps. Some people use Terry Cloth Kitchen towels or Hand Clothes but I love the cleaning power of Micro Fiber Clothes plus my dear husband found me a screaming deal on Amazon he just couldn't pass up :). I have a surplus of toilet paper and other household items for the very same reason :P. I also have used Micro Fiber clothes from Walmart, I find them on clearance pretty often which makes them very reasonable.
2. I made a template with clear plastic. It was 1"x 11"-ish strip of plastic (to match the length of my Micro Fiber Clothes) and I punched 3 holes: the 1st at 1/2" down and 1/2" in, the 2nd at the other end same 1/2" up and 1/2" in, and the 3rd exactly in the middle of the 2 holes 1/2" in. You can do 2 holes but the 3rd hole keeps the Unpaper Towels from sagging in the middle.
3. Then I marked with a super fine tipped permanent marker where to place the snaps holes.
4. Now install the KAM Snaps, in each hole, I recommend doing all the ones on the left first and then all the ones on the right. I found that I get mixed up otherwise and have to undo my hard work. So I did KAM Snap Caps down (under) on the left with the studs face up. Then I did the right side, I did KAM Snap Caps up (top) with sockets down on (under).
5. Now snap all your towels together, roll them up, and place them on your paper towel holder.
6. Tada, No Sew! I think it looks so much nicer than a kitchen drawer crammed full of wrinkled clothes, don't you :). Happy Snapping and Cleaning!!!
Day #11
Unpaper Towels with KAM Snaps made with a Sewing Machine
Supplies:
Instructions:
1. Choose your flannel, I went to Etsy, of course, and found almost too many choices :). I finally settled on Moda's Marmalade collection.
2. Choose your Terry Cloth, I went with a mix of White, Butter, and Celery colored Terry Cloth that matched my flannel. Some people use towels and cut them into pieces, I also have used Micro Fiber clothes from Walmart they are about 12"x12", you may have to adjust your starting size a little but they will work great too. I also find them on clearance pretty often which makes them very reasonable.
3. Cut 12 12"x12" Flannel squares and 12 12"x12" Terry Cloth squares. Make sure to make cut them as square as possible.
4. Pick a square of Flannel and a square of Terry Cloth, place the right sides together, and start 2/3 of the way down the first side of the fabric. I will be wrapping around and stopping at about 1/3 leaving a open hole to turn the fabric right side out. Using a 3/8" or 1/2" seam sew the pieces together, pick the seam allowance that makes you comfortable. Remember to be consistent so that all the towels are the same size.
5. Repeat 12 times. You will want to trim the corners and of some of the excess seam if it seems to bulky.
6. Now turn all the towels right side out, use a pointy object, finger, or my preference, the back side of a kitchen spoon to make sure you get the 4 corners of each cloth as square as possible.
7. Tuck the unsewn flaps into the inside, lining it up to follow the line of the towel from the left and right. Iron each towel to lay down the edges neatly.
8. Now top stitch the towels with a 1/4" seam all the way around closing up the opening as you go.
9. I straight stitched a diagonal line from the top left corner to the bottom right corner and turned and repeated, creating a X. This insures they will not bunch up when you wash them or are using them.
10. I, then, made a template with clear plastic. It was 1"x 11"-ish strip of plastic (to match the end result of my unpaper towels) and I punched 3 holes: the 1st at 1/2" down and 1/2" in, the 2nd at the other end same 1/2" up and 1/2" in, and the 3rd exactly in the middle of the 2 holes 1/2" in. You can do 2 holes but the 3rd hole keeps the Unpaper Towels from sagging in the middle.
11. Then I marked with a super fine tipped permanent marker where to place the snaps holes.
12. Using the Awl, I punched holes for all the snaps 3 on each side, 6 per towel.
13. Now install the KAM Snaps, in each hole, I recommend doing all the ones on the left first and then all the ones on the right. I found that I get mixed up otherwise and have to undo my hard work. So I did KAM Snap Caps down (Terry Cloth) on the left with the studs face up (Flannel side). Then I did the right side, I did KAM Snap Caps up (Flannel) with sockets down on (Terry Cloth).
14. Now snap all your towels together, roll them up, and place them on your paper towel holder.
15. Tada! Happy Snapping!!!
Day #10
Unpaper Towels with KAM Snaps made with a Serger
Supplies:
Instructions:
1. Choose your flannel, I went to Etsy, of course, and found almost too many choices :). I finally settled on Moda's Marmalade collection.
2. Choose your Terry Cloth, I went with a mix of White, Butter, and Celery colored Terry Cloth that matched my flannel. Some peopel use towels and cut them into pieces, I also have used Micro Fiber clothes from Walmart they are bigger than 11"x11" and work great. I also find them on clearance pretty often too which makes them reasonable.
3. Cut 12 11"x11" Flannel squares and 12 11"x11" Terry Cloth squares. Make sure to make cut them as square as possible.
4. Pick a square of Flannel and a square of Terry Cloth, place the wrong sides together and serge the pieces together. There are some great Youtube videos on how to turn corners when sergering and how to end stitch.
5. Repeat 12 times.
6. I straight stitched a diagonal line from one corner to the adjacent corner and repeat on the opposite side. This insures they will not bunch up when you wash them or are using them.
7. I then made a template with clear plastic. It was 1"x 11" and I punched 3 holes: 1 at 1/2" down and 1/2" in, 2 at the other end same 1/2" up and 1/2" in, and the 3rd exactly in the middle of the 2 holes 1/2" in. You can do 2 holes but the 3rd hole keeps the Unpaper Towels from sagging in the middle.
8. Then I marked with a super fine tipped permanent marker where to place the snaps holes.
9. Using the Awl, I punched holes for all the snaps 3 on each side, 6 per towel.
10. Now install the KAM Snaps, in each hole, I recommend doing all the ones on the left first and then all the ones on the right. I found that I get mixed up otherwise and have to undo my hard work. So I did KAM Snap Caps down (Terry Cloth) on the left with the studs face up (Flannel side). Then I did the right side, I did KAM Snap Caps up (Flannel) with sockets down on (Terry Cloth).
11. Now snap all your towels together, roll them up, and place them on your paper towel holder.
12. Tada! Happy Snapping!!!
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Day #9
Recycling a Milk Jug into a Storage Container with KAM Snaps
Today I am recycling one of the most common items in our house. With so many kids, we are constantly going through milk and I have collected quite the stack of Milk Jugs. What to do with them all!!!
Supplies:
1 Milk Jug
Scissors
Marker
1 Set of KAM Snaps
1 KAM Snaps Plier and Awl
Instructions
1. Take a clean, rinsed, dried Milk Jug and remove all the labels and date stamps.
2. Trace the outline of the shape you want to cut. You will have one tall, full length flap and 3 half size flaps. Stay about an 1 to 1 1/2 above the bottom of the container.
3. Cut the Milk Jug on the lines. The Milk Jug will fold inward about were the dashes are, the dashes are just a visual, no extra cutting is needed.
4. Fold the front flap in, then the 2 side flaps and finally the tall flap over and down. Use your Awl to decide on the position of the snap and poke it through both the flap and the body of the jug.
5. Attach the inside KAM Snap to the body of the Milk Jug, Stud facing out. This may require a KAM tabletop Press, if you only have pliers, you may need to adjust the length of the front flap.
6. Now attach the KAM Snap to the tall flap, Socket inward, Cap on top.
7. Snap and Go!!! You can use this container to store sandwiches, snacks, toys or as I plan, crayons for each kid. I making a different one for each kid with their "color" of KAM Snaps.
Day #8
Repairing A Pair Of Jeans
I love hand-me-downs but sometimes a flaw in an otherwise cute outfit gets overlooked. I received a very sweet pair of dark jeans. No stains, no holes in knees, no wear and tear visible but Ugh! the metal button had pulled through. What to do!?!
KAM Snaps to the rescue!!! With a set of needle nose pliers, I simply squished and removed the remnants of the metal button. Then I picked the perfect shade of dark blue, I do have 130 colors to choose from :) so this part was easy and fun. In just a couple seconds, the jeans were as good as new, only better.
Day #7
Today I am tackling the age old problem of sock loss. Most recently, I received a number of those super cute baby socks that look like shoes. Such a great invention, by the way! Being a good mom, I threw all those tiny socks into the wash for a rinse before my sweet little one wore them. What do you know, of the 8 socks I placed in the washer ONLY 7 emerged! So frustrating, I never did find the runaway sock back either.
I wish I had done this sooner.
Socks With KAM Snaps
Supplies:
2 pairs of socks
2 sets KAM Snaps
KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
Instructions:
1. In the center of the top of the sock, place a single snap, Cap to the side and Socket on the outside.
2. Install the snap and repeat with other sock using a Stud.
3. It's that simple!
4. Then simply snap them together before washing them and to store them in the sock drawer. Here's to less sock loss! Happy Snapping!!!
How to make Interchangeable Shabby Flowers
Day #6
Supplies for Shabby Flower Embellishment:
- 2" Shabby Flowers
- 1/2" x 1" square of Coordinating Felt
- 1 1/2" Circles of Coordinating Felt
- Glue of your choice: Fabric Tac or Hot Glue
- Coordinating Size 20 KAM Snaps (Sold in 10 sets by us here)
Instructions:
1. Glue the 1 1/2" circle of Felt to each of the Shabby Flowers.
2. Once it has had some time to dry, install a Size 20 KAM Snap Cap and stud in the center of each Shabby Flower. The stud should be facing down on the underside of the Shabby Flower in the Felt. Repeat for each flower. (In the pictures, I used Size 16 but found that it did not hold well and had to replace them with Size 20.)
3. Glue the 1/2"x1" square of Felt to the underside of the Elastic where you want to locate the Shabby Flower.
4. Once it has had some time to dry, install a KAM Snap Cap and socket through it. The socket facing up on decorative side of the Elastic.
5. Snap the flower in place and go! Tada!
If you missed our Tutorial for the Adjustable Headband, check it out here.
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Supplies for Adjustable Headband:
- 1 set of headband ring and slider
- 24″ length of 5/8" Elastic for headbands
- Glue of your choice: Fabric Tac or Hot Glue
- Lighter or Chef’s Torch
Instructions:
1. Cut your Elastic to 24″ length and heat seal the ends with the Lighter. Be careful to just seal the ends, not start them on fire :). (You may want to practice on a scrap piece if this is your first time.)
2. Take your 24″ length of Elastic and feed the decorative/shiny side of the Elastic up through the first loop in the Slider over the bar and back down through the second loop in the Slider.
3. Pull the Elastic until it is about 3/4″ sticking out the bottom of the second loop of the Slider.
4. Flip the Slider over so that the wrong sides of the Elastic is face up, this is the bottom of the Slider. Put a dab of glue on the Elastic and press the 3/4″ of Elastic to it firmly. Wiping away any excess glue.
5. From the opposite side, slide the single Slider Loop about half way on to the Elastic.
6. You now have the single Slider Loop in the center of your elastic and the slider attached to one end.
7. Take the other end of Elastic decorative side up and feed it through the double Loop Slider the same way as before. Up through the first Loop over the bar and down through the second Loop.
8. Now pull the elastic through the Slider until you reach the single Slider.
9. Feed the end of your Elastic through the single ring and overlap it about 3/4″ and glue down.
10. You now have an adjustable headband. Tada! But wait there is more ;)!
I want this headband to be an interchangeable headband for a collection of Shabby Flowers to match my daughter’s many outfits. Check back tomorrow for a Tutorial on how to attach a Shabby Flower with KAM Snaps.
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