How to change the dies in the KAM Snap Removal Pliers July 12 2016

How to change the dies in the KAM Snap Removal Pliers.

Supplies:

• KAM Snap Removal Pliers
• Stud Die or Socket Die (included in kit)
• Screwdriver (included in kit)

Instructions:

1.  The KAM Snap Removal Pliers will come with one of the dies installed.

2.  Use the screwdriver, included in kit, to loosen the set screw on the base of the pliers.

3.  Remove the die from the base.

4.  Insert the desired die into the base of the pliers.

5.  Push it flush with base.

6.  Re-tighten the set screw with the screwdriver.

7.  Tada!  It is ready to use.

Happy Customers Make Our Day!!! June 30 2016

Today, I was reading through our feedback and just wanted to share what a few of our happy customers had to say:

♥ Color choices were fantastic and was able to get a mix of colors. My order arrived very quickly and was exactly what I had special ordered. Will definitely order from this site again!

♥ I continue to buy all my snaps from this seller. 5 Star Seller!

♥ These look great on my diapers! I love the color and they came quickly!

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♥ Exactly what I was looking for to make pacifier clips. Love the colors and the shipping was very fast! Thanks!!!

♥ I've ordered from this seller multiple times and have always been very happy with my purchases. Huge selection of items and fast, fast shipping!

♥ All snaps are packaged in small bags with info on it (color name and number), to make it easier to re-order... Love that!!! Great product! SUPER customer service! ... quick answering of messages... Super nice!!!

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♥ Love this shop! I needed to make 75 key fobs in a hurry and they shipped on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend so I could make my deadline. Great customer service. The hardware was just what I needed and arrived super fast.

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Thank you to all of you who take the time to post your positive experience, it makes our day to see how all our hard work is appreciated!!!

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Adjustable Elastic Headband With Interchangeable Shabby Flowers June 23 2016

Today, I am making a Adjustable Elastic Headband with Interchangeable Shabby Flowers.  It is super easy to do and adorable on both babies and big ;) kids alike.

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

Supplies for Shabby Flower Embellishment:

• 2" Shabby Flowers of your choosing
• 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

Adjustable Elastic Headband:

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.

The Ultimate Catch-All Bib - Courtesy of Amy of Peek-A-Boo Pattern Shop and I Like Big Buttons! June 21 2016

A while back, Amy of Peek-A-Boo Pattern Shop made this Ultimate Catch-All Bib and shared how she did it with us.  I thought this would be a great time to revisit the tutorial with a busy summer of babies ahead of us.

Supplies:

• Laminated Cotton Fabric of your choosing
• 3 KAM Snap Sets
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Standard Sewing Machine
• Ultimate Catch-All Bib Pattern

"Let’s get started!

1. Download your FREE PATTERN. The pattern has a 1″ scale box for you to check that it printed correctly. As-is the bib is a good size for a 1-2 year old. If you’d like a bigger or smaller bib just print the pattern out at more or less than 100% scale..."

To read the rest of the Tutorial, go here.

Reusable Snack Bag Tutorial - Courtesy of Nap-Time Creations and I Like Big Buttons! KAM Plastic Snaps June 09 2016

A while back, Emily of Nap-Time Creations made this adorable Snack Bag and shared how she did it with us.  I thought this would be a great time to revisit the tutorial with a busy summer of outings ahead of us.

Supplies:

• Laminated/plastic fabric for the inside*
• Fabric of your choice for the outside
• 1 KAM Snap Set
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Standard Sewing Machine
• Snack Bag - Full Tutorial

*Small size snack pack: cut 1 of laminate and 1 of regular fabric 12 1/2 x 4 1/2

**Large size reusable snack pack: cut 1 of laminate and 1 of regular fabric 5 1/2 x 16

Instructions:

1.  Place the fabric right sides together and sew along the two long sides and one of the short sides. Leave one end open to turn ...

To read the rest of the Tutorial, go here.

Bandana Bib with KAM Snaps and a PDF Pattern June 07 2016

One of our most popular tutorials, Bandana Bibs are a great gift for those little droolers and mess makers in your life or as an outfit accessory. So cute!  I, also, used our Heart Shaped KAM Snaps for added pizazz, check it out!

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Supplies:

• Fabrics of your choice
• 1 Heart Shaped KAM Snap Set
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Bandana Bib PDF Pattern (may need to adjust for your child's size or add more KAM Snaps settings)
• Standard Sewing Machine

I Like Big Buttons! How to remove Plastic Snaps with a Cuticle Cutter (Studs) March 01 2016

How to remove a plastic snap (stud side) with Cuticle Cutters.

Supplies:

• Broken or incorrectly installed plastic snaps
• Cuticle Cutter

Want our KAM Plastic Snap Removal Pliers, shop here.

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I Like Big Buttons! How to remove Plastic Snaps with a Cuticle Cutter (Socket) February 22 2016

How to remove a plastic snap (socket side) with Cuticle Cutters.  In most cases, you can reuse the socket if done with care.

Supplies:

• Broken or incorrectly installed plastic snaps
• Cuticle Cutter

Want our KAM Plastic Snap Removal Pliers, shop here.

Crafty Saturday! February 20 2016

Working on a project using ILikeBigButtons.com for a new sweet cousin. Can't wait to meet her!!!

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An I Like Big Buttons Christmas! Idea #7: 3 Ways To Make Unpaper Towels with KAM Snaps December 21 2015

Gift Idea #7:  Unpaper towels make a great, attractive, and functional gift for your loved ones.  We have 3 easy tutorials that show you how to make them.  Standard Sewing Machine, Serger, or "No Sew" just pick your skill level and you can have these decorative and functional unpaper towels in your kitchen.

Supplies:

• 12 11"x11" Flannel squares
• 12 11"x11" Terry Cloth or Micro Fiber squares
• 72 KAM Snap Sets
• Rotary Cutter or Scissors
• Cutting Mat
• Serger
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl

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.  See More

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An I Like Big Buttons Christmas! Idea #6: How to make a Sensory Ribbon Baby Tag Blanket with KAM Snaps & Pacifier Supplies December 16 2015

Gift Idea #6:  Fun and functional, Sensory Ribbon Tag Blanket with BONUS accessories make a great gift for any sweet little person in your life.  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.  I used them all :P to show you the different options.

Supplies:

• 2 12″x12″ Pieces of Fabric (1 Cotton and 1 Minky)
• 8x 5″ Piece of Ribbons (mix of Grosgrain and Satin)
• 7x 8" Piece of Ribbons (mix of Grosgrain and Satin)
• 1x 12" Piece of Ribbon
• 1 KAM Snap Set
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• 1 KAM Pacifier Clip
• 1 MAM Pacifier Ring
• 1 Pacifier O-Ring
• Standard Sewing Machine

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.  See More

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An I Like Big Buttons Christmas! Idea #1: How to make a Bandana Bib with KAM Snaps and a PDF Pattern November 13 2015

Gift idea #1:  One of our most popular tutorials, Bandana Bibs are a great gift for those little droolers and mess makers in your life or as an outfit accessory. So cute!  I, also, used our newly stocked Heart Shaped KAM Snaps for added pizazz, check it out!

Supplies:

• Fabrics of your choice
• 1 Heart Shaped KAM Snap Set
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Bandana Bib PDF Pattern (may need to adjust for your child's size or add more KAM Snaps settings)
• Standard Sewing Machine

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.  ... See More

How to make a Snow Queen Inspired Costume with KAM Snaps October 27 2015

Last year I made a set of Snow Queen Inspired Costumes for my littlest girls.  My preschool aged daughter is obsessed with Frozen and Elsa as all girls her age.  She told me the other day, "Mama, Elsa and I are good friends because we both LOVE tutus."  :)  She, of course, insisted that she needed a Elsa dress for Halloween and her little sister an Anna dress but I, in my wisdom, decided if I had to make 2 dresses they would be full size and mini me sized version of the same dress with KAM Snaps.  I think they turned out great and I made them just big enough that they work this year too.  Yay, me :)!

Supplies:

• 1 Yard of Snow Queen Snowflake Organza
• 1 Yard of White Fabric
• 1 Yard of Tulle (White)
• 4 Sheets of Felt (White)
• Silver Sequined Ribbon
• Teal thread
• 4 KAM Snap Sets
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Serger Sewing Machine
• Standard Sewing Machine
• Long Sleeve T-Shirt (we went with White)

SEE INSTRUCTIONS

Because We Love Color And We Love Choices!!! How We Prepare Our Plastic Snaps And Why October 08 2015

For all our new friends and followers of I Like Big Buttons!, it seemed like a great time to introduce you to our amazing Plastic Snaps!!!  For those of you who have been with us for a long time, here is a refresher.

We carry a variety of package deals for our snaps from 10 sets, 25 sets, 100 sets up to thousands of KAM snaps with and without pliers or professional press all at a great price. We have a listing for just about everyone at the price range and quantity you desire.

25 packs sets came to be largely for cloth diapers.  Most customers that replace Velcro on cloth diapers with snaps have numerous diapers in varying colors.  Many found purchasing 100 of each color wasteful, as they ended up with 75% of their snaps left over.

We provide the best of both worlds, smaller packs to those that want greater variety and larger packs for those looking to use snaps in bulk.

Some of these reasons we offer these great options include:

*A large demand from customers for just 25 snaps to convert or complete a single diaper.

*An equally large demand for “just a sampling of every color”, which gave birth to our sets of 10 and Starter Packs.

* More compact, informational packaging that includes instructions about which Die and Rod to use.

* We also offer individual parts in quantities of 100 and 1000 in all of KAM Plastic Snaps 130+ colors.

If you aren't sure how to jump into plastic snaps, we also carry starter packs including multi-packs of 10 or 25 sets of snaps.  If you are new to snapping, we have starter packs with plastic snap pliers, awl, and an instructional DVD.  These Starter Packs are a great way to get addicted :).  We have 18 preset themes including Rainbow Spectrum, Pastel Spectrum, Baby Boy Blue, Baby Girl Pink, Earth Tones, Military, and many others.  We also offer an option to choose your own colors.  You can pick from any of KAM Plastic Snaps 130+ fun colors.  Check out our KAM Snaps selection and use Coupon Code: SnapLove for 10% off your order.

Here is our chart of available colors, we carry over 130+ great KAM Plastic Snap colors.

Have a great day!

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Adorable Pacifier Clips from House Of Jars May 14 2015

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30 Days of KAM Snaps and Beyond!!! KAM Snap Felt Christmas Ornaments December 10 2014

KAM Snap Felt Christmas Ornaments

Day #41

Today I am making some child-proof Christmas ornaments with KAM Snaps.  With lots of little helpful hands in my house our Christmas tree needs some durable and cute ornaments.  These ornaments remind me of ones my mom and dad had on our tree in our curious stages :).  KAM Snap Felt Christmas Ornaments to the rescue!!!

Supplies:

• A couple Sheets of Colored Felt
• KAM Snap Caps and Sockets or Studs
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Standard Sewing Machine
• Scissors

Instructions:

1.  Trace the shapes that you want on your felt.  I used large cookie cutters to give me the general shape.  I folded the felt in half and cut out double of each shape.

2.  Here is how they turned out.

3.  Using a standard sewing machine I stitched around the doubled layer of felt with about a 1/8" seam allowance and then cleaned up the edges of the felt with my scissors.

4.  Then I added KAM Snap Caps and Sockets or Studs to the front of each ornament in playful colors and patterns.

5.  Front view.

6.  View from back.

7.  Tada!  FWIW, these ornaments have already been stolen off the tree and are being hauled around by one of my youngest :).

30 Days of KAM Snaps and Beyond!!! KAM Snaps Kits to the Rescue a Christmas Gift Idea December 04 2014

KAM Snaps Kits to the Rescue a Christmas Gift Idea

Day #40

Today, I am sharing with you the Christmas Gift I have given to all my sisters, mom and aunts :).  Christmas gifts were exchanged early as I will be with my husband's family on Christmas Day :) so I am not blowing their surprise.  These KAM Snap Kits were a huge hit with them all.  Can't wait to see what creativity emerges!!!  KAM Snaps to the rescue!!!

These are so simple to put together.  I picked up stack of containers from Harbor Freight.  These can also be found in most big box stores or hardware stores too.  Harbor Freight had them on sale for $4 each.  Bonus!  I choose the one with 24 dividers.  I filled it with 25 packs a rainbow of colors and placed one in each hole.  Your loved one can then easily open each bag and pour it in the hole and have a nice compact way of storing their colors. 

Now more pictures of how it turned out :).

Like I said, everyone was thrilled.  These sets are customizable to fit your loved ones needs.  Just pick the 25 colors you would like, a rainbow of colors, boy colors, girl colors, vibrants, neutrals ... the sky is the limit.  I did a rainbow for my family so that they could open it up anytime and color match their craft project or repair job. 

30 Days of KAM Snaps and Beyond!!! How to make a Snow Queen Inspired Costume with KAM Snaps October 29 2014

How to make a Snow Queen Inspired Costume with KAM Snaps

Day #39

Today I am making a set of Snow Queen Inspired Costumes for my littlest girls.  My preschool aged daughter is obsessed with Frozen and Elsa as all girls her age.  She told me the other day, "Mama, Elsa and I are good friends because we both LOVE tutus."  :)  She, of course, insisted that she needed a Elsa dress for Halloween and her little sister an Anna dress but I, in my wisdom, decided if I had to make 2 dresses they would be full size and mini me sized version of the same dress with KAM Snaps.  I haven't made a dress in years so bare with my efforts.  My girls are thrilled and that is all that matters to me.

Supplies:

• 1 Yard of Snow Queen Snowflake Organza
• 1 Yard of White Fabric
• 1 Yard of Tulle (White)
• 4 Sheets of Felt (White)
• Silver Sequined Ribbon
• Teal thread
• 4 KAM Snap Sets
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Serger Sewing Machine
• Standard Sewing Machine
• Long Sleeve T-Shirt (we went with White)

Instructions:

1.  Make a paper template sweetheart bodice shape, it will look like this.

2.  The organza was super thin so I did a double layer of it so that it looked more blue.  I considered painting the t-shirt blue first in the area that the organza would lay or putting a layer of solid blue material underneath but I was in a time crunch and this was the quickest remedy.  I pinned the bodice in place.

3.  With teal thread I zig zag stitched the heart shaped bodice in place.

4.  I cut out 2 layers of white fabric, width of shirt measurement was twice the width of the t-shirt so that I can gather the material and length of shirt I measured from about half way down the bodice to the floor.  I used a flat sheet for the white fabric that I had laying around.  Cut out 2 or 3 layers of snowflake organza with same measurements.  For the same reason as above, I put 2 layers on the front side, to brighten the blue color,  and just 1 layer on back as it will not be viewed as much.

5.  Laying the white fabric right side up and the 2 layers of organza fabric wrong side up, I pinned and then sewed the bottom seam together with a 1/4" seam allowance.  Repeat with back pieces.

6.  Fold the sets of fabric right side out.

7.  Pin the front and back pieces together with right sides together and serge the left and right sides from top to bottom.

8.  Turn right side out, I also sketched a matching heart shaped V in the front of the dress.  I wasn't sure exactly how to make this happen so it was a see as we go idea :).

9.  Sew a basting stitch about 1/2" below the edge of the fabric in the front of the dress.  Repeat in the back making sure to leave extra thread to grip when pulling the string to gather the fabric.

10.  Gather the fabric so that it becomes the size of the t-shirt.

11.  Choose how much of the bodice you want showing.  I found that I wanted less than half to show.  Otherwise, the dress looks a bit out of scale so I went about halfway between an empire waist and true waist height for the waist.  Turn the shirt inside out and place over the shirt, shirt will be upside down, skirt right side up, and pin in place.  I used a ruler to make sure my pinning stayed level along the t-shirt.  Pinning the sweet heart front was difficult.  It was counter intuitive to me but after a couple tries I got it.  I did turn the dress right side out a couple times to make sure it was lining up right.

12.  Sew the skirt in place.  I used a 1/2" seam allowance.

13.  Pin the Silver Sequined Ribbon in place, scooping down to accentuate the heart shaped waist line and pin in place.

14.  Sew in place along the edges both on the top and bottom with a back stitch at the start and finish.

15.  Take a length of white tulle, double the measurement of the width of the t-shirt.  Use a basting stitch and gather the tulle with the same technique as the shirt.  Take a length of the Silver Sequin Ribbon, wrap the top of the tulle, I also added a strip of felt to the back of the tulle to sandwich it to ribbon and add stability where the snaps are going to be applied.  Pin in place. 

16.  Sew it all together.

17.  Add KAM Snaps Cap and Stud, 1 at each end and 2 to the left and right of the middle.

18.  Repeat same spacing on the back of the t-shirt with a Cap and Socket.  I used a 1" square of felt on the inside to stabilize the KAM Snap in the t-shirt.

19.  Cut out and add some felt snowflakes, I found the snowflake shapes in Google images, sew in place.

20.  Tada!  Here is the mini me version.

21.  Tada!  Here is the full size version.  She is shooting snow out of her hands :) can you tell.

22.  I also went with a longer cape for the bigger sister.

How to make a Peacock Costume and a "No Sew" Tutu with KAM Snaps October 23 2014

Day #38

Today, I am made a Halloween costume for my Peacock loving girl.  I was inspired by my friend, Barbara of Das Mach Ich Nachts (Roughly translates to "I'm doing this at night"), earlier this year she made the most amazing costume for her daughter here.  I was inspired to make one for my daughter with some adjustments.  Less fine details, more "No Sew" and KAM Snaps, of course :).

Supplies:

• 1-2 Yards of Fabric (I used Royal Blue Fleece)
• 4-6 Sheets of Felt
• Elastic for Tutu
• 4-8 Spools of Tulle (15-25 Yards each)
• 2 KAM Snap Sets
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Accucut Die Cutter and Dies or Scissors to cut out the Peacock Feathers
• Standard Sewing Machine
• Long Sleeve T-Shirt (we went with Teal)
• Long Black Leggings

Instructions:

1.  Barbara's orginal Peacock Costume Tutorial, I adjusted her pattern for times sake and went with a "less is more" approach.  I reasoned to myself that this costume will mostly be viewed in the dark and a lot of the details of the costume will be lost :).  I, also, own a Accucut Die Cutter (great tool!) with handy dandy Circle dies so I decided to do circle shaped feathers rather than tear drop shaped.  I used a 4.5", 3.5", and 2.5" circle dies. 

2.   These can easily be done by hand but I was able to run 4 layers of Felt at a time.  Awesome!  My daughter wanted 2 different sets of Feathers in Purple, Apple Green and Teal.  We alternated between Purple and Teal as the front and back circle with the Apple Green always as the middle piece.  This was my fashionista's preference :).

3.  I also cut out 2x 4.5" Royal Blue Fleece for each feather.  We made 16 Peacock "Eye" Feather total and about 40 Royal Blue Fleece Circles.

4.  Take the 2.5" Felt circles and cut a wedge out of each of them.

5.  They will look like this.

6.  Take each 4.5" Circle and lay the 3.5" Circle off center.

7.  Stitch 2 "V"s in Teal thread from the edge to the middlish and back to the edge again to stabilize the circles together.

8.  Lay the 2.5" 3/4 Circle on top slightly off center again.

9.  Stitch around the edge of the circle, repeat 16 times.  My daughter and I did this with dueling sewing machines and it took just a few minutes to complete.

10.  Now lay out and plan your cape, I laid out my yardage of Royal Blue fleece and had my daughter lay down on it to get her wing span :).  Then using one of the 4.5" Circle feathers, starting at the top edge I chalked the round shape and worked my way down.  I drew a rough sketch of what I did above.  I did one side and folded fabric and half and cut both sides at once.

11.  Then I laid the feathers like this and pinned them in place in a random pattern to fill in the cape.

12.  I straight stitched across my sets of feathers using back stitch at the start and end of each set to make sure they were secure.

13.  On the tabs in the front of the cap, I doubled over the fleece and put a 2 sets of KAM Snaps in on the left and right.  The Cape is finished.  You can do more or less details.  I didn't bother finishing the edges of the fleece as it will not fray.  This may get used a couple times at most and then as dress up for siblings and cousins, so I didn't feel the extra effort was necessary.  On to the "No Sew" Tutu!!!

14.  Make the Elastic waist for your Tutu by wrapping tutu around your child's waist.  Stitch the Elastic together by going back and forth repeatedly with a zig zag stitch or straight stitch.

15.  Cut your spools of Tulle into lengths, mine were for an older girl so I did measured to just below her knee and doubled that measurement.  I cut my Tulle in 5" pieces and it took 8 spools to complete the skirt.  It is very full but that was the look I was going for.

16.  Take 1-2 pieces of Tulle fold them in half and place them behind the Elastic.

17.  Bring the Tulle ends up, over the Elastic and thread them through the open Tulle loop from behind.

18.  Pull taut and repeat. 

19.  It will end up like this.  We used Purple, Purple Glitter, Teal, Teal Glitter, and Apple Green Tulle.

20.  Here is my proud Peacock!  She loves it and she and I had a wonderful time making it together :). 

30 Days of KAM Snaps and Beyond!!! How to make a Reversible Frayed Edge Coffee Cozy with KAM Snaps and Free PDF Pattern October 09 2014

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:

• Fabric of your choosing
• Felt or other insulation/batting layer
• Frayed Edge Coffee Cozy Pattern
• 2 KAM Snap Sets
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Standard Sewing Machine

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!!!

30 Days of KAM Snaps and Beyond!!! How to make Cover Button Metal Pacifier Clips with Cover Buttons, Round Faced Metal Suspender Clips and KAM Snaps September 24 2014

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:

• 2 KAM Snap Sets
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Round Faced Metal Clips or Enamel Pacifier Clips
• 1 Size 36 Flat Back Cover Button
• Size 36 Assembly Tool
• Size 36 Template
• Fabric Scraps
• E6000 Adhesive
• Pre-made Pacifier Clips (see Pacifier Clip and Supply Tutorials)

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.

30 Days of KAM Snaps and Beyond!!! How to make a “No Sew” or Sewable Pajama Zipper Cover with KAM Snaps September 09 2014

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:

• 1 or 2 KAM Snap Sets
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Fabric Scraps
• Fabric Tac
• A Pair of Fleece Pajamas

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 :).

© ILikeBigButtons.com and I Like Big Buttons Blog, 2014.

30 Days of KAM Snaps and Beyond!!! Repairing a Watch Band with KAM Snaps August 21 2014

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!!! Upcycled Recycled Teenage Shirt into a Toddler Dress with KAM Snaps August 19 2014

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.

30 Days of Snaps Summary!!! Day #1 through Day #30 Summary August 05 2014

30 Days of Snaps Summary!!!

I made it!  30 Days of KAM Snap ideas and tutorials, I am so proud of myself :).  Here is a summary of what I did for all of you who are have only seen a few or are just joining us.

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30 Days of Snaps Summary:

1.  Day #1:  How To Repair Toddler Shoes with KAM Snaps
2. Day #2: How To Repair a Snow Hat with KAM Snaps
3. Day #3:  How To Repair a Doll Pram with KAM Snaps
4. Day #4: How To Repair a Bra with KAM Snaps
5. Day #5:  How to make an Adjustable Headband
6. Day #6:  How to make Interchangeable Shabby Flowers
7. Day #7:  How To Match Socks with KAM Snaps
8. Day #8: How To Repair A Pair Of Jeans with KAM Snaps
9. Day #9:  How To Recycle a Milk Jug into a Storage Container with KAM Snaps
10. Day #10:  How To Make Unpaper Towels with KAM Snaps and a Serger
11. Day #11: How To Make Unpaper Towels with KAM Snaps and a Standard Sewing Machine
12. Day #12:  How To Make "No Sew" Unpaper Towels with KAM Snaps
13. Day #13:  How to Repair a Tape Measure with KAM Snaps
14. Day #14: How to Cinch the Waistband on Children's Clothing with KAM Snaps
15. Day #15: How to make a "No Sew" Leash for a Toddler Cup with KAM Snaps
16. Day #16:  How to make a "No Sew" Pacifier Clip with KAM Snaps and an Enamel Clip
17. Day #17: How to make a Fabric Pacifier Clip with KAM Snaps and a Pacifier Clip
18. Day #18: How to do a Emergency Easter Basket Repair with KAM Snaps
19. Day #19: How to make a Pacifier Clip Using Recyled Jeans, KAM Snaps, and a Pacifier Clip
20. Day #20:  How to make a Cuff Bracelet with Recycled Jeans and KAM Snaps
21. Day #21: How to make a Cuff Bracelet with Recycled Jeans, Embroidery and KAM Snaps
22. Day #22: How to make a Felt Coin Purse with KAM Snaps and PDF Pattern
23. Day #23: How to make a Hanging Kitchen Towel with KAM Snaps
24. Day #24: How to make a Felt Crown with KAM Snaps and PDF Pattern
25. Day #25: How to Make a Crayon Roll with KAM Snaps
26. Day #26: How to make a Sensory Ribbon Baby Tag Blanket with KAM Snaps and Pacifier Supplies
27. Day #27:  How to make a Smart Phone Case and Wristlet with KAM Snaps and Key Fob Hardware
28. Day #28: How to make a Bandana Bib with KAM Snaps and a PDF Pattern
29. Day #29: How to make a vest for a Stuffed Animal with KAM Snaps and Holey Jeans
30. Day #30: How to make a Mini Hobo Purse with KAM Snaps and a PDF Pattern

New! Pronged Studs for creating Double Sided Snaps August 04 2014

New Arrivals!!! Pronged Studs are used to make double sided snaps which are great for making convertible diapers and much more.

To celebrate their arrival, they are 10% off right now on our website!

As usual , they are available in as few as 10 or 25 pieces all the way up to 1000 pieces.

Check them out now!

* These parts require a DK-98 press, size 20 pronged stud die, and size 20 three piece die set to install (all in stock on our website).

30 Days of Snaps!!! Day #30: How to make a Mini Hobo Purse with KAM Snaps and a PDF Pattern August 04 2014

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:

• Fabric or Fabrics of your choice
• Interfacing
• 1 KAM Snap Set
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Mini Hobo Purse PDF Pattern
• Standard Sewing Machine and Iron

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!!!

New Arrivals!!! 16 New KAM Snap Star Colors!!! July 23 2014

• ★ 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)
• ★ 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.

30 Days of Snaps!!! Day #29: How to make a vest for a Stuffed Animal with KAM Snaps and Holey Jeans July 22 2014

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:

• A leg from a Holey Pair of Jeans
• 3 Star Shaped KAM Snap Sets
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl

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 :).

30 Days of Snaps!!! Day #28: How to make a Bandana Bib with KAM Snaps and a PDF Pattern July 16 2014

Day #28

Making a Bandana Bib with KAM Snaps and a PDF Pattern

Supplies:

• Fabrics of your choice
• 1 Heart Shaped KAM Snap Set
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Bandana Bib PDF Pattern (may need to adjust for your child's size or add more KAM Snaps settings)
• Standard Sewing Machine

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!!!

25 New KAM Snap Heart Colors! July 15 2014

30 Days of Snaps!!! Day #27: How to make a Smart Phone Case and Wristlet with KAM Snaps and Key Fob Hardware July 11 2014

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:

• Fabric or Fabrics of your choice
• Interfacing
• 2x 10" Piece of 1″ Cotton Webbing
• 2x 10″ Piece of Ribbon
• 1 KAM Snap Set
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• 1 Key Fob Hardware and Split Ring
• Smart Phone Case PDF Pattern (works for iPhone 4s and iphone 5, may need to adjust pattern for other models of phones)
• Standard Sewing Machine and Iron

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.

30 Days of Snaps!!! Day #26: How to make a Sensory Ribbon Baby Tag Blanket with KAM Snaps & Pacifier Supplies July 10 2014

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:

• 2 12″x12″ Pieces of Fabric (1 Cotton and 1 Minky)
• 8x 5″ Piece of Ribbons (mix of Grosgrain and Satin)
• 7x 8" Piece of Ribbons (mix of Grosgrain and Satin)
• 1x 12" Piece of Ribbon
• 1 KAM Snap Set
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• 1 KAM Pacifier Clip
• 1 MAM Pacifier Ring
• 1 Pacifier O-Ring
• Standard Sewing Machine

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.

30 Days of Snaps!!! Day #25: How to Make a Crayon Roll with KAM Snaps July 08 2014

Day #25

Making a Crayon Roll with KAM Snaps

Supplies:

• 3 12"x6" Pieces of Fabric
• 1 12"x6" Piece of Interfacing
• 2 KAM Snap Sets
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Standard Sewing Machine

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 :)!

30 Days of Snaps!!! Day #24: How to make a Felt Crown with KAM Snaps and PDF Pattern July 03 2014

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:

• 4 Sheets of Felt
• 3 KAM Snap Sets
• 10-20 Star KAM Snap Sets
• KAM Snap Pliers and Awl
• Crown PDF Pattern
• Standard Sewing Machine

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!!!