One of my New Years resolutions this year is to use less paper towels. To help us use less paper towels next on my DIY project list was a set of "Unpaper Towels." I've become quite familiar with my sewing machine over the past year and I thought I could tackle this project. All you need is some basic sewing skills. As I was researching on how to make Unpaper Towels I began to learn about KAM snaps. From what I was reading they seemed to be the way to go as far as snaps to attach the cloth pieces together. I tried using the metal snaps I bought at my local craft store and had a lot of difficulty putting them on and then having them fall off soon after. I got in contact with Judy, the owner of KAM snaps and she has agreed to give a gift voucher for $20 towards anything in her store for one of my readers. KAM snaps are great for many projects including cloth diapers, clothes, doll clothes, bibs and much much more. Scroll down to the end of this post for the giveaway. KAM Snaps also has several other specials and promotion going on right now. Including a promotion for my blog readers only! Check them out:
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Tutorial for "Unpaper Towels"
what you'll need:
terry cloth fabric
cotton or flannel fabric
scissors
sewing machine
KAM snaps and press
What you need to do:
- cut square 12x12 pieces of both fabrics. I made 10 cloth towels.
- sew the pieces together like you would sew a pillow, with the "nice sides" facing each other. Leaving a few inches on one side so that you can turn it inside out after you finish.
- Once you turn the fabric inside out sew another seam around the edges for durability and to finish off the few unfinished inches.
- Once your fabric pieces are sewn together you can start working on attaching the KAM snaps. The KAM snaps website is very helpful and has useful instructions that you can follow step by step.
- I also made a plastic roll attachment using KAM snaps so that the cloths would be securely attached.
KAM plastic snaps are made from polyacetal resin, a type of plastic that is stronger and more durable than other types of plastic
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ReplyDeleteI love their 101 uses for snaps. Especially Snap Wrap Dress - gonna have to put that on my project list!
ReplyDeleteI learned lots of clever ways to use KAM snaps in projects. I really want to try adding them to snaps for headbands so that the embellishments can be easily changed!
ReplyDeleteAlessandra Peterson
that the prong size needs to match the amount of fabric used.
ReplyDeletethey are the original KAM snaps store. I have their pliers and love them!
ReplyDeleteUnder 101 Uses:
ReplyDeleteVelcro on Shoes: When the velcro on shoes no longer stick, add snaps to revitalize an otherwise perfectly good pair of shoes.
they are the original snaps store
ReplyDeleteBaby Towel with free baby wash cloth offers maximum absorbency for cleansing when bathing or outing. It's soft gentle fabric touch delights baby, providing comfort and better wipe every time.
ReplyDeleteI love the fact you can make an a smock out of a tshirt
ReplyDeleteI learnt that there are tons of uses for snaps! Like putting fun little accessories on my daughters dress :D
ReplyDeleteI learned that they are the original snaps store.
ReplyDelete'Each dollar spent at KAMsnaps.com earns 1 Reward Point. Those points can in turn be used to pay for your next order. 1 point is worth $0.05 towards your next purchase. That means 20 points = $1, 100 points = $5, and so on -- that's equivalent to a 5% rebate on every purchase*.' Good to know!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of using the snaps to replace old velcro! That's genius!
ReplyDeleteI learned that snaps can be used to replace velcor
ReplyDeleteI learned that you can make many things with them such as turning a shirt into a artist's smock, a baby sleep sack and it works as eyes for crafts. terri.moore 30 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteI love so many of the 101 uses for KAM snaps! Especially the adding snaps to a winter coat and mittens/gloves so they stay on and don't get lost!
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I found out that you can turn a shirt into a smock
ReplyDeleteI learned the one of the uses of KAM snaps is for a chicken saddle apron! lol
ReplyDeleteUnder the 101 uses the fact that you can use an removable dino tail for diapers was new
ReplyDeleteI learned that there are so many uses! I like the tape measure holder
ReplyDeletei learned that they make heart and star snaps
ReplyDeleteI learned that each snap is made of 4 parts
ReplyDeleteThey are the original Kam snaps store :)
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i always enjoy the 101 uses for kamsnaps...might have to look into making Fabric Travel High Chair for my little guy!
ReplyDeleteI learned that they are the original Kam snap. I can't wait to make some bibs with these!
ReplyDeletethey offer over 100 different colors and are a small famiy run business!
ReplyDeletethey are the original Kam snap, and there 101 uses!
ReplyDeleteI learned they are a small family run business! How awesome!
ReplyDeleteCo-op orders are treated the same as wholesale orders and qualify for the same discounts.
ReplyDeleteI learned all the things the snaps can be used for - Velcro shoes, handlebar bag, making stuffed animals "handicapped", clothing accents, etc
ReplyDeletethat center thing! i've been trying to figure out how to do that part for a while.
ReplyDeleteI learned that they are based in CA and they have a Rewards program when you purchase from them!
ReplyDeleteI learned that you can do tons of stuff under the 101 snap uses page
ReplyDeletethey are the original snaps store
ReplyDeleteYou can make chicken saddles with them and people make chicken saddles!!
ReplyDeletei saw a cute idea for snapping back together stuffies that have been broken!
ReplyDeleteI learned that presses or pliers can be used to attach snaps, I thought only presses were used!
ReplyDeleteThese people are very creative!
ReplyDelete- Chicken Saddle Apron... what a practical idea!
- The Baby Sleep Sac from a sweater.
- Snap-On Detailing on Ballerina Outfit... very pretty.
- Electric Toothbrush Cover... again. Who thinks of actually solving problems like these! Fantastic!
- Reusable Container made from a Milk Jug... the perfect size for a sandwich!
- Onesie with Interchangeable Bow Ties... just adorable.
- Also a good idea to add snaps to a baby blanket to keep it from falling off a stroller.
- The Unpaper Towels of course.
Beginning Oct 10, 2011, you can earn extra points through our Refer-a-Friend program. Simply log into your account and click on the "Refer Friends" link in the My Account box. Enter your friends' email addresses and we will send them each a special link through which to order from.
ReplyDeleteI was interested to learn about the rewards program and all the uses!
ReplyDeletekelsey
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You can use them over and over again.
ReplyDeleteKAM plastic snaps and other plastic products have been tested for harmful substances.
ReplyDeletetheir refer a friend program is better than 5% back!
ReplyDeleteI learned that I need a snap press STAT. I could convert my dipes, make them girlier now that we are using them for our daughter, replace metal buttons with snaps for my nickel-allergic daughter...the list goes on.
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ReplyDeleteI learned all kind of uses for the snaps! Making shirts bigger, using it on velcro that doesn't work anymore on shoes, making an art smart on a shirt that is too big...
ReplyDeleteI like that I can replace the aplix in my cloth diapers with kam snaps!
ReplyDeleteThey will give you doubler rewards points if you refer a friend and they place an order! Anne Sweden
ReplyDeleteStuffed animal prosthetics!
ReplyDeleteThey have cute star and arm shapes.
ReplyDeleteI learned that you can convert a drill press into a snap press.
ReplyDeleteKAM plastic snaps are made from polyacetal resin, a type of plastic that is stronger and more durable than other types of plastic.
ReplyDeleteI learned that they have a price match policy.
ReplyDeleteSarah Jane
love the drill press deal!
ReplyDeleteEvery dollar earns you 1 point, and 20 points earn you a dollar.
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