I purchased one of those new gadgets to use for putting snaps on clothing and other odds and ends. I am addicted. I originally purchased the gadget for putting snaps on the back of baby bibs. I ordered the gadget first and then I made several bibs, experimenting with the size and shape. I waited for the item to arrive. It came rather quickly, but the snaps took another couple weeks to arrive. I had to order more colors this weekend because I am addicted to the fun! I gave away some of the bibs, but here are the results:
I purchased the tool for attaching snaps at:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251393933125?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I purchased the snaps at:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400248725165?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
The best bib pattern is here:
http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/free-bib-pattern-for-all-skill-levels
I made a few changes in the shape and I placed snaps on the bottom so there could be a pocket. As you see, the pocket goes out a little. The placement of the upper snaps is 1/4" in so it would help the pocket poke out and work better. The bib can be unsnapped for washing. I used cotton quilting fabric for the top and flannel for the back. After experimenting with one piece of flannel and one piece of quilting fabric, I thought they should have 2 pieces of flannel and one piece of quilting fabric for the top. One piece of flannel didn't seem thick enough for catching spills. I tried fleece and other backings, but they did sew as smoothly as flannel.
The snaps are easy to put on. I only had one that did not quite stay on right. I am sure that I had the tool over too far, or something like that. If you are wondering about purchasing a snap setting tool, you can get them at local fabric stores. I do a lot of purchases on line so I ordered mine on-line. I hope my projects were inspirations for you. If you have any comments or questions, please let me know. Thank you for looking at my blog! Dawnie
I purchased the tool for attaching snaps at:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251393933125?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I purchased the snaps at:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400248725165?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
The best bib pattern is here:
http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/free-bib-pattern-for-all-skill-levels
I made a few changes in the shape and I placed snaps on the bottom so there could be a pocket. As you see, the pocket goes out a little. The placement of the upper snaps is 1/4" in so it would help the pocket poke out and work better. The bib can be unsnapped for washing. I used cotton quilting fabric for the top and flannel for the back. After experimenting with one piece of flannel and one piece of quilting fabric, I thought they should have 2 pieces of flannel and one piece of quilting fabric for the top. One piece of flannel didn't seem thick enough for catching spills. I tried fleece and other backings, but they did sew as smoothly as flannel.
The snaps are easy to put on. I only had one that did not quite stay on right. I am sure that I had the tool over too far, or something like that. If you are wondering about purchasing a snap setting tool, you can get them at local fabric stores. I do a lot of purchases on line so I ordered mine on-line. I hope my projects were inspirations for you. If you have any comments or questions, please let me know. Thank you for looking at my blog! Dawnie
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