How to Create Fabric Covered Snaps
Hi Chauncey here!! I’m so excited to show you what’s been buzzing around my sewing room!
I recently received several fabrics from the Hawthorne Supply Company “Nectar” collection. The sweet little beehives on the Beekeeping in Aspen fabric had me smitten. I wanted to choose a pattern that would showcase the print and, well, Baby Jaimesyn is just the bees knees. The bodice is un-bee-lievably perfect for highlighting a printed fabric and the double flutters provide the ideal frame.
I cut the pattern pieces according to the directions, making sure to cut the front bodice main to include one of the beehives from my fabric. I followed the direction on the pattern and before I knew it, the dress was almost complete!
Once I got to the last step of adding buttons I felt like the dress was missing something. I always prefer to add snaps to any clothing I make for my busy little bee toddler because she refuses to sit still enough for me to button anything. I just could not find any snaps that matched the fabrics and then a light bulb went off in my head: FABRIC COVERED SNAPS!
The scrap pieces of fabric I had left over had enough little bees on them for me to use to cover some gray snaps I had on hand. Here’s how you can create your own fabric covered covered snaps:
First you’ll need to gather your scrap fabric, a pen or fabric marker, a quarter, and some scissors.
Use the pen to trace around the quarter onto your fabric. I traced around the little bees.
Now cut out the circles you’ve created.
Next you’ll need some thread and a needle. Thread the needle and tie off your ends. Stitch a running stitch along the outer edge of your circles until you reach your starting point.
Now place one of your snaps on the center of the circle. The right side of the fabric should be facing down.
Pull your thread ends to cinch the fabric up around the snap head, making sure the right side of the fabric is centered how you want it.
Clip off the excess thread and place the fabric covered snap through your fabric and secure using the manufacturer’s directions for the snap pliers.
And there you have it! The perfect little bee dress for spending summer outside in the garden.
Thanks for reading! See you next time!
-Chauncey
