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From: blackie
Date: 04-13-2004, 08:22 PM (1 of 16)
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does anyone know where I can find plastic snaps (and the tool to apply them)? I would prefer open-ring but don't mind the regular button-like snaps. I also don't mind buying online. Help, anyone? see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: paroper
Date: 04-13-2004, 08:34 PM (2 of 16)
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Are you talking about putting them in the legs of children's pants, or on shirts or where. I use the gripper tape on things like children's clothing, shoulders and legs. You can purchase that at Hancocks or Joanne's or just about any major fabric center in plastic or metal. (They are often used in clothing for the disabled too.)
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: blackie
Date: 04-13-2004, 09:12 PM (3 of 16)
gripper tape.. what is gripper tape? my mind is drawing a blank. i had my baby 6 days ago and have new momma brain!  i am using the snaps for cloth diaper covers and possibly cloth menstrual pads (from the post on this forum, an inspiration). i want them to be plastic because they will soak in water for a day or two before laundry day. see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: sewnew2
Date: 04-13-2004, 09:27 PM (4 of 16)
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Originally posted by blackie i am using the snaps for cloth diaper covers and possibly cloth menstrual pads (from the post on this forum, an inspiration). i want them to be plastic because they will soak in water for a day or two before laundry day. fyi, on my pads are metal straps, and they have soaked for days without rusting. But I purchased them from gladrags, and don't know what metal they are made of. I don't know if you found this link yet; but here are snaps and supplies online: http://diapershop.com/notions.htm Heather
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User: sewnew2
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 70 |
From: sewnew2
Date: 04-13-2004, 09:30 PM (5 of 16)
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And Blackie, congratulations on your new baby!
Heather
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User: sewnew2
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 70 |
From: paroper
Date: 04-13-2004, 09:35 PM (6 of 16)
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Gripper tape is a wide twill type tape that has snaps already on it. You buy it by the yard and it comes on round spools somewhat like ribbon. You can find it at any major fabric supply...and believe me, it is sooooo much easier than using the tools to apply gripper snaps to kids' clothing. You just sew one side to the bottom seam allowance of your clothing and the other side to the top portion of the seam allowance using your zipper foot. The snaps are already spaced for you too. It comes in both metal and plastic and sounds probably ideal for the application you are needing.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: paroper
Date: 04-13-2004, 09:36 PM (7 of 16)
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Congratulations from me too...and may it sleep through the night very soon!
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 04-14-2004, 07:41 AM (8 of 16)
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So what kind of baby did you get? Boy? Girl? Big? Small? Does it have any hair? Give us the important details. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: MaryW
Date: 04-14-2004, 09:30 AM (9 of 16)
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Blackie, congratulations! You must be so tired. I remember those days. How big is she/he, 10 toes, what's the scoop on the li'l darlin? MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: blackie
Date: 04-14-2004, 07:54 PM (10 of 16)
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Birth stats: Nels David Hogaboom (a boy!) born at home, a wonderful water birth 1:20 AM April 7, 2004 8 pounds 7 ounces 21 inches long You can read our birth story (http://kelly.hogaboom.org/birthstory.html) online on our website (http://hogaboom.org) -- but don't worry, there are no graphic pictures. Thanks for the link sewnew2, it looks like they have everything I need. paroper, I have used gripper tape before... didn't realize they made it with plastic snaps! It may work well for me and I agree, it seems easier than using a snap tool. see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: sewnew2
Date: 04-14-2004, 08:18 PM (11 of 16)
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Kelly, Thank you for posting the link your wonderful birth story. I am not yet ready to have a child, but when I am I plan on a home birth with a midwife. What a wonderful life, eh? Heather
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User: sewnew2
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 70 |
From: CliffGh
Date: 04-24-2004, 09:41 PM (12 of 16)
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Just wondering, when was your pic taken? CliffGh |
User: CliffGh
Member since: 04-24-2004 Total posts: 4 |
From: blackie
Date: 04-26-2004, 09:24 PM (13 of 16)
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The picture was taken March 30th, same day I registered. I should post another, since I have lost 25 pounds since and dyed my hair very red!
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: CliffGh
Date: 04-27-2004, 01:15 AM (14 of 16)
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I meant to ask, I think I know the answer but, were you pregnant when you had that picture taken. Everyone lets take a vote, all that think she was pregnant when the picture was taken, forget your BC pills in the morning and all that think she was not pregnant then, be certain to take them. Cliff |
User: CliffGh
Member since: 04-24-2004 Total posts: 4 |
From: MaryW
Date: 04-27-2004, 05:30 AM (15 of 16)
Hi Cliff, welcome to Sew Whats New.  Yes. Blackie was very pregnant when that pic was taken. MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: CliffGh
Date: 04-28-2004, 02:51 AM (16 of 16)
| I thought that she might have been doing the 'tripping the Best Thing in This World." |
User: CliffGh
Member since: 04-24-2004 Total posts: 4 |
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