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How to Install Snap Buttons + Sewing Tutorial, Dritz Anorak Snaps & Tools Kit, 12mm Snaps, Sewing hardware, brass buttons

Here’s a tutorial on how to install snap buttons.  The tool set shown is called Mini Anorak Snaps & Tools Kit by Dritz.  The snap button size is 12mm and can be found at any craft store or online.  The package instructions can be confusing so I made this tutorial as an added visual on how to install the hardware onto your projects.  I hope you find this helpful.  🤓✨

In addition to the snaps kit, you will also need:

How to Install Snap Buttons + Sewing Tutorial, Dritz Anorak Snaps & Tools Kit, 12mm Snaps, Sewing hardware, brass buttons

It is very helpful to lay out your hardware pieces and label them by these letters.  The upper case letters pair together with the lower case letters.

How to Install Snap Buttons + Sewing Tutorial, Dritz Anorak Snaps & Tools Kit, 12mm Snaps, Sewing hardware, brass buttons

Use your fabric marking pen to mark where the snaps are going to be installed.

How to Install Snap Buttons + Sewing Tutorial, Dritz Anorak Snaps & Tools Kit, 12mm Snaps, Sewing hardware, brass buttons

Insert your seam ripper and CAREFULLY rip a small hole, just large enough for the hardware to be inserted.

How to Install Snap Buttons + Sewing Tutorial, Dritz Anorak Snaps & Tools Kit, 12mm Snaps, Sewing hardware, brass buttons

These are the tools you need for the UPPER snap.  Insert these parts into the plastic tool kit and use a hammer to tap the top of the plastic tool.  It doesn’t take much force to install.  If you hit too hard, you flatten the (a) piece and it doesn’t have a pretty round top anymore.  (Live and learn… 😞)

How to Install Snap Buttons + Sewing Tutorial, Dritz Anorak Snaps & Tools Kit, 12mm Snaps, Sewing hardware, brass buttons

How to Install Snap Buttons + Sewing Tutorial, Dritz Anorak Snaps & Tools Kit, 12mm Snaps, Sewing hardware, brass buttonsHow to Install Snap Buttons + Sewing Tutorial, Dritz Anorak Snaps & Tools Kit, 12mm Snaps, Sewing hardware, brass buttons

Repeat the process for the lower part.  Fold over the top and get a really good estimate of where the lower snaps need to go.

How to Install Snap Buttons + Sewing Tutorial, Dritz Anorak Snaps & Tools Kit, 12mm Snaps, Sewing hardware, brass buttons

Here are the hardware pieces needed for the LOWER part.

How to Install Snap Buttons + Sewing Tutorial, Dritz Anorak Snaps & Tools Kit, 12mm Snaps, Sewing hardware, brass buttons

And you’re done!  😁✨

Mini Card Wallet + Sewing Tutorial + Free Pattern, linen wallet, small wallet, easy sewing projects, gingham binding, how to sew a wallet, small hand bag, pouch, coin purse, coin bag

If you would like to make this mini wallet, here is the tutorial for it!  Mini Card Wallet – Sewing Tutorial

How to Install Snap Buttons + Sewing Tutorial, Dritz Anorak Snaps & Tools Kit, 12mm Snaps, Sewing hardware, brass buttons

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  • Video DJ - Your tutorial was so helpful. It was well written and the photos were super helpful. Thanks for posting this.February 15, 2018 – 10:58 pmReplyCancel

  • denise HOSNER - Thank you! I have been so intimidated by snaps until now!!!July 25, 2017 – 12:13 amReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Denise, so happy to help! 🤗July 25, 2017 – 10:01 amReplyCancel

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  • denise HOSNER - It doesn’t look too hard, just confusing if you don’t pay attention. Thanks for the most helpful TUTE. It’s something I was afraid to try!July 25, 2017 – 12:20 amReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Denise, I’m so glad this TUTE was helpful! Haha… first time I’ve heard this term – love it! Thanks for writing today!July 25, 2017 – 10:00 amReplyCancel

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Lace-Trim Baby Booties – Free Crochet Pattern + Tutorial » Loganberry Handmade, Crochet Baby Boots with Lace Cuff, Teal + Blue Baby Shoes, Things to crochet for babies

Ok, how cute are these little booties???  Even more adorable, it’s finished with a lace trim at the cuff!  Eeek!  Would you like to make these too?  OK!  You’ll find my tutorial below! 😊

Materials

Shoe Sole

Round 1:  Using cream or teal color yarn, Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 7 chs, then 5 sc in last ch.  Working back from the other side of your chain, 1 sc in next 7 chs, 2 sc in last ch.  Sl st to beg sc.  (22 sts total)

Round 2:  Ch 2, hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in next 5 sts, 1 hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in last 2 sts.  Sl st to beg ch-2.  (30 sts total)

Round 3:  Ch 2, hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next 12 sts, 2 hdc in next 3 sts, 1 hdc in next 12 sts, 2 hdc in last 2 sts.  Sl st to beg ch-2.  (36 sts total)  If you used cream color for sole, tie off.  If you used teal color for sole, continue on to Round 4 with same color.

Bootie

Now you will start to work in actual rounds, as in, you will no longer sl st at the end of each row and begin a new row.  Once you come to the end of a round, you will make your next st ON TOP of the st from the previous round in a continuous manner.  It is helpful to use a stitch marker to help you mark the beginning of each round.  For me, I use a safety pin!

Round 4:  With teal color yarn, Ch 2, 1 hdc all around.  (36 sts total)

Round 5:  1 hdc in each st all around (36 sts total)

Round 6:  1 hdc in next 12 sts, dc2tog 6 times, 1 hdc in last 12 sts (30 sts total)

Round 7:  1 sc in next 12 sts, dc2tog 4 times, 1 sc in last 11 sts.  (28 sts total)

Round 8:  dec 1, 1 sc in next 10 sts, dc2tog 2 times, 1 sc in next 10 sts, dec 1 (26 sts total)

Round 9-11:  1 hdc in each st all around (26 sts total) 

Lace Cuff

Round 12-13:  Change to cream color yarn, 1 hdc in each st all around (26 sts total)

Round 14:  *Ch 4, sk 1, sc in next st*  Repeat * all around, sl st to beg ch and tie off.  You’re done!  Yay!

Here are some more photos of these cute little kicks!

Do you love it?  Let me know how your little booties turn out!  I’ll be posting more shoe patterns soon!

Lots of love, Susie 😊✨

Lace Cuff Crochet Baby Boots + Free Pattern, Baby Shoes + Tutorial, Crochet Socks, Crochet for Babies

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  • Jo - Thank you for the free pattern. They turned-out excellent!February 23, 2021 – 2:38 pmReplyCancel

  • Tammi - HI. This pattern is adorable, thank you!November 13, 2020 – 7:42 amReplyCancel

  • Karen - Thank you so much for the pattern. I love it it was easy to understand,and I really appreciate it do much ,thanks again.My friend at church is going to love it at her baby shower.March 27, 2019 – 6:50 amReplyCancel

  • GG - I really like your lace trim booties pattern. I would like to make the booties in 3-6, 6-10 months size for an upcoming baby shower. Thank You.March 5, 2019 – 9:43 pmReplyCancel

  • Lauren O’Connor - Thanks!! Such gorgeous booties xMarch 23, 2018 – 3:28 pmReplyCancel

  • Anna - Hi Susie, Great Pattern! These were so simple and turned out so cute. It only took a couple of hours too :) Thank you
    November 28, 2017 – 1:59 pmReplyCancel

  • Beverly - First of all , THANK YOU for actually having the instructions available. So many sites put one through the wringer to find them!! I coordinate a Charity Craft Club for Seniors and one of our projects is the local pregnancy center. This will work up quickly, yet it is sooo cute!! We have a basic hat, and I will work on instructions for our crocheters to do the same edge on the hats that are on the booties!!
    Thanks again!!July 31, 2017 – 9:28 amReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Beverly, YOU’RE WELCOME! Would love to see the finished hat and booties set! Sounds like a super cute project for your craft club!July 31, 2017 – 9:57 amReplyCancel

  • Lucille - Susie thank you so much for this beautiful pattern. Just finished them and can’t wait for baby to arrive.July 29, 2017 – 6:02 amReplyCancel

    • Susie - So happy to hear you enjoyed the pattern! Congratulations on the new baby!!!July 30, 2017 – 9:12 amReplyCancel

  • Ann Porterfield - So glad I found you on Pinterest and now on Facebook. I have been crocheting for 40 years. I hope to make the booties for her christening in June. Thank you.April 18, 2017 – 7:06 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - I’m happy you found me too! Great to connect with you, Ann! ;-)April 20, 2017 – 8:20 pmReplyCancel

  • Stephanie - Thank you so much for this pattern!! I have made several pairs, and will be making many more. I include them in baby layettes that we send to our hospital in Mali, the Koutiala Women and Children’s Hospital. Each baby born is clothed in lovingly made hat, booties and a onesie and wrapped in a blanket to go home in. This hospital is helping lower the infant mortality rate, as well as the number of mothers who die in childbirth or from complications after birth. It is also spreading the love of Christ in Mali.
    About the pattern—I have tried to make booties with soles so many times, and they end up looking like Herman Munsters baby shoes! Your pattern is easy to follow, and they always turn out so cute!!! Thanks again!!!April 5, 2017 – 2:06 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Stephanie, wow! What you are doing is amazing! Thank you so much for taking the time to write me. I always love receiving these kinds of comments!April 6, 2017 – 8:17 pmReplyCancel

  • Dollye - Darling booties! I love bright colors. Thank you for posting the pattern. I’ll be making a few pairs of these as we have 8 babies due in the family this spring and summer.February 16, 2017 – 3:54 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - Wow! Congratulations on all the additions to your growing family!February 19, 2017 – 8:18 pmReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - Thank youFebruary 5, 2017 – 4:29 amReplyCancel

  • Sarah - What size does this make? I am looking for one that will fit 0-3 months. Will this one work?February 4, 2017 – 3:14 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - Yes, this pattern is size Newborn to 3 months! Hope it will fit your little one! -Susie :)February 4, 2017 – 5:24 pmReplyCancel

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Hello friends!  I’m back today with another baby shoes pattern for all of you!  As I said in yesterday’s post, I don’t know what’s gotten into me!  I can’t help but continue to make more and more little baby shoes.  I’m making so many to the point where I don’t even know what I’m going to do with all of them!  The baby in our house can only wear so many shoes at a time…

So, these little shoes are similar to my previous pattern but I’ve added a pop of color to them – just for fun!  Below is the pattern and tutorial for you to follow.

Materials

Shoe Sole

Round 1:  Using neon color yarn, Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 7 chs, then 5 sc in last ch.  Working back from the other side of your chain, 1 sc in next 7 chs, 2 sc in last ch.  Sl st to beg sc.  (22 sts total)

Round 2:  Ch 2, hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in next 5 sts, 1 hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in last 2 sts.  Sl st to beg ch-2.  (30 sts total)

Round 3:  Ch 2, hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next 12 sts, 2 hdc in next 3 sts, 1 hdc in next 12 sts, 2 hdc in last 2 sts.  Sl st to beg ch-2.  (36 sts total)  Tie off and weave in ends.

Shoe Sides and Toe

Now you will start to work in actual rounds, as in, you will no longer sl st at the end of each row and begin a new row.  Once you come to the end of a round, you will make your next st ON TOP of the st from the previous round in a continuous manner.  It is helpful to use a stitch marker to help you mark the beginning of each round.  For me, I use a safety pin!

Round 4:  Change to grey yarn, Ch 2, 1 hdc all around.  (36 sts total)

Round 5:  1 hdc in each st all around (36 sts total)

Round 6:  1 hdc in next 12 sts, dc2tog 6 times, 1 hdc in last 12 sts (30 sts total)

Round 7:  1 sc in next 12 sts, dc2tog 4 times, 1 sc in last 11 sts.  (28 sts total)  Tie off and weave in ends.

Trim the Shoe

Round 8:  Change back to neon color and work in back loops only.  Sl st into each back loop st all around.  Tie off and weave in ends.

Bow:  Use the same color yarn to tie a simple bow to the top of the shoe.  You’re done!  Yay!

Here are some more photos of the shoes in different colors.

Do you love it?  Let me know how your little shoes turn out!  I’ll be posting more shoe patterns soon!

Lots of love, Susie 😊✨

Neon Trim Crochet Baby Shoes + Free Pattern, Baby Slippers + Tutorial, Crochet Socks, Crochet for Babies, Crochet for Girls

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  • Patricia Kainer - these booties are so cute. I have anew great grandbaby comming in Nov I love to crochet.July 16, 2021 – 4:50 pmReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - Thank you so much I just made one !! They are adorable and very well explained thanks a million!November 16, 2020 – 5:07 pmReplyCancel

  • Jed Vanscoik - Oh my goodness! Awesome article dude! Thank you so much, However I am going through issues with your RSS. I don’t understand why I can’t join it. Is there anybody getting the same RSS issues? Anyone who knows the answer can you kindly respond? Thanks!!|September 22, 2019 – 10:25 pmReplyCancel

  • Sandy - Gonna try things out yours looks easy to do.July 6, 2018 – 6:14 amReplyCancel

  • Yacon Root - I delight in reading through your blog. It was amazingly interesting. :-)October 24, 2017 – 12:06 amReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - Totally adorable and easy. Planning to make many different colors.July 11, 2017 – 9:25 amReplyCancel

  • Heather - Hello! I love this idea. Super cute :) would 4 worsted weight yarn work for this pattern? :)June 29, 2017 – 6:01 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Heather, Yes, it would be a great weight for this pattern!July 14, 2017 – 10:37 amReplyCancel

  • Msy Wong - I loved this simple yet pretty booties. Thank you.June 6, 2017 – 4:42 amReplyCancel

  • Liliane - Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful pattern.June 1, 2017 – 10:19 amReplyCancel

  • Loretta Reyes - The baby shoes ae preciousMay 11, 2017 – 6:52 amReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Loretta, glad you like them! :)May 23, 2017 – 10:29 pmReplyCancel

  • carmen - appena fatte…..molto semplici e bellissime!!!April 30, 2017 – 2:37 amReplyCancel

  • Nairobi - Love the shoes in all colors they are beautiful… Thank you for the tutorial super easy to follow.April 9, 2017 – 8:58 amReplyCancel

    • Susie - I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the tutorial ;-)April 10, 2017 – 8:06 pmReplyCancel

  • Susan - These are so cute..thanks so much for sharing your pattern! I have started a pair for a baby gift and was wondering about the little bow…should it be permanently attached and will it be OK to machine wash with the bow or will it fray?April 7, 2017 – 8:24 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi! I’m sure if you sew it on well, it will hold up nicely in the wash! Glad you enjoyed the pattern! :)April 10, 2017 – 8:02 pmReplyCancel

  • Jennie - Hi, a woman where my daughter works asked me to crochet a baby blanket for a friend of hers. If I have yarn left over, I would definitely crochet a pair of these slippers to match. They are beautiful! Thanks!April 5, 2017 – 10:14 amReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Jennie, then I hope you have yarn left over so you can try this pattern out! :)April 6, 2017 – 8:18 pmReplyCancel

  • Yvonne Roberts - I made the booties and they are so cute. Made them for a friends grandbaby coming. Thanks for the free pattern.March 12, 2017 – 2:39 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - You’re welcome Yvonne! Glad you enjoyed the pattern! :)March 13, 2017 – 10:28 pmReplyCancel

  • Alisha - I was wondering if I can sell these if I linked your website that way you are credited for the pattern.

    AlishaMarch 2, 2017 – 4:12 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Alisha! Yes, absolutely! Thank you for crediting me for the pattern design! Best of luck on your sales! 😊✨March 3, 2017 – 9:05 amReplyCancel

  • Kelly - Love love love the colors. But do you know what size these would fit.March 1, 2017 – 10:56 amReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Kelly, these would fit a Newborn-3 month old. :)March 1, 2017 – 6:59 pmReplyCancel