Snappy Sewing Patterns

 

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Because snaps have been the word around here this week, I thought I’d wrap up today by sharing some links to some of my favorite sewing patterns that incorporate them. 

 

I posted a link to the Jackie Clark Baby Overalls Pattern on Monday’s post, but I thought it would be worth sharing it here again. This is a terrific, beginner-friendly pattern that is wonderful for both little boys and girls. It is often hard to find patterns for the little guys in our lives, so if you have a boy to sew for, you might consider adding this one to your collection. As I mentioned the other day, the pattern actually calls for using snap tape, but by modifying it just a bit, you can easily use the set snaps instead. If you decide to modify the pattern in this way and you need any assistance, just let me know.

 

 

Below is another example of this pattern worked up. I made this little overall set for a dear friend who had a baby earlier this year. Are those ruffles so much fun?

 

 

If you’re still in the mood to wrap up some warm-weather sewing for a baby girl in your life (let’s face it: in the south we still have a LONG time until it’s time to pack away our summer duds!), I highly recommend the Sis Boom Baby Bubble. When you see how cleverly this bubble works up, you’ll be absolutely amazed! This pattern is available only in PDF form, which means you can download it now and start to work immediately. I love that! Perfect for advanced beginners.

 

 

 

I have actually yet to try out this pattern for myself, but when I made a recent trip to my local sewing store and saw it worked up, I fell in **love** with the Oliver + S Sketchbook Shirt and Shorts Pattern. It bears repeating that those of us who sew for boys often get the short end of the stick when it comes to the pattern industry. One company that continually produces great options for little guys, though, is Oliver + S. If you’ve never sewn with one of their patterns, you really must! I will admit that the hefty price tag for their patterns can be a bit daunting, but what you really must consider is that each and every pattern is so meticulously explained and organized that each one essentially doubles as a sewing lesson. Can’t you just see this shirt done in red corduroy with some snazzy pearl snaps for Christmas? I can’t wait to try it! (And the shorts look downright terrific, too, I might add!)

 

Do you have any favorite patterns that use snaps? Please share!