Adding KAM Snaps to Thirsties Duo Diapers

 

If the aplix on your Thirsties Duo diapers is getting old and worn out or your toddler has learned to undo the velcro, you can easily convert the diaper to a snap closure.

Thirsties Duo Snap Conversion

Tutorial below provided by Take Time to Smell the Roses

Upclose photo of the yucky aplix.

First you have to take off the existing aplix with a seam ripper.On the Thirsties DUO the aplix is sewn into the edge of the diaper. When you reach the end, take a pair of sharp sewing scissors and cut very close to the edge. Be careful not to cut the edging or your diaper!

The diaper after you have removed the aplix.

Next you need to decide what size of tabs you will need for your diaper. I did not measure this part. I feel that this is something that each cloth diaper mama needs to decide on depending on the built of her baby. Keep in mind you'll have a little bit used for the seam allowance. You also want to make sure there is enough over lapping the old tabs and doesn't create a thick seam where you want to place a snap. I have leftover PUL that I used to create my tabs with and I also used some scrap fleece inside the tabs just for added thickness. I think that scrap flannel would work just as well for the tabs. You do not need to go buy PUL just for the tabs!

Next step is to sew the sides of the PUL and then slide in the piece of fleece inside.

 Pin the tabs on tucking in the raw edges.

 Sew on the tabs.

Add the snaps to the tabs. I was sent a few of these cute colored snaps so I thought I would make this diaper extra colorful :-)

Re-measure your snaps on the tabs to figure out how far apart you will need to have them on the diaper. Measure and mark where the snaps need to be placed. This was my first diaper to convert so it doesn't look perfect by any means!

 Add snaps.

The Thirsties Duo after conversion!

Some Ways to Use KAM Plastic Snaps

Snaps & tools are available at KAMsnaps.com.

 

Removable Candy from Gumball Machine for Quiet Book
(courtesy of Amy F)

Earbud Case
In the hoop tutorial here.

Turn Empty Milk / Juice / Soup Cartons into Wallets
Tutorial here.

No-Sew! Snaps Used As Rivets to Attach Elastic to Shoes that are Too Loose or to Replace Worn-Out Velcro

Dog Leash & Collar 2-in1 System by All Ready Leash

Removable Clothes in a Quiet Book

Waterproof Tote Bag with Snap Closures
Tutorial here.

Banner
A banner made of camper cutouts attached to each other with snaps. Great for celebrations and holidays, with cutouts such as Christmas trees, snowflakes, flowers, birthday cakes, and anything else you can think of! Embroidered banner designs available at Valley of Embroidery.

Busy Mat with Closures
Help your child fine-tune her motor skills while also keeping her busy with a simple busy mat of various types of closures, such as buttons, zippers, velcro, buckles, lacing, and of course snaps. Can be done in the form of a mat, blanket, or book.

Hand Sanitizer Pouch Straps
Strap them to your purse, belt loop, wrist, or anything else you can think of to always have them handy and on the go. Tutorial here.

Shampoo Bottle Purses
Reduce your ecological footprint! Cut a shampoo bottle, add a snap, and voila, you have a discreet little case for toiletries, loose change, or other knick knacks. Tutorial here.

Travel Board Game
With just a few basic materials, you can make a travel, easy-to-store version of your favorite board game. Tutorial here.

Mounting Pliers
This isn't a use for snaps specifically, but it's a great idea. This was built by a user who has tendonitis. Just to give you an idea of a way to "improve" the pliers if you can't afford or don't want to invest in a table-top press.

Snapable Flowers for Quietbook

Convertible Sleeping Bag
A blanket that turns into a sleeping bag. Tutorial here.

Feeding Pump Bag
Double-sided snaps are used to attach the feeding pump bag to the insulated pump bag.

Crossover Tabs on Cloth Diaper
Double-sided snaps are used for the crossover tabs.

Attach Wipe Bag to Wet Bag Handle
A double-sided snap on the pink wipe bag allows the bag to be attached to the handle of the larger wet bag. One less thing in your hand when you're rushing baby to the bathroom for a diaper change.

Attach Custom Hoodie to Kinderpack Carrier
Double-sided snaps are used on the strap of this custom hoodie so that it can fasten to both sides of the hoodie pocket on carrier.

Fabric Sampler Book
Layers of fabric are attached to each other with double-sided snaps to create a sampler book.

Layered Diaper Inserts
A double-sided snap allows inserts to be layered on top of each other for extra absorbancy when needed, then unsnapped for easy washing and drying.

Snappin' Apples in a Quiet Book
"A" is for apples.  These apples snap on and off. Pattern and tutorial at hillsidemomma.com.

Interactive Clock
A double-sided snap was used for the bottom hand of the clock. The bottom hand is able to fasten to both the clock as well as the top hand.

Stuffed Animal Hanging Organizer
Place one side of a snap on a long strip of ribbon, and the other side of the snap on the stuffed animal (an ear or tail usually work well). Snap the 2 parts together and eventually you'll get an organized hanging chain of stuffed animals.

Decorative Tentacle
Snaps provide the decorative details on the tentacles of this Ursula handbag.

Bird Collar
Elizabethan-style soft collar to help prevent your bird from plucking her feathers.

Lullaby Baby Blanket
The stuffed animal head attaches to the blanket with a snap.  In-the-hoop instructions available here.

Sleep Wings Pillow^TM
The recliner pillow that helps to stabilize your head and neck.

SnugSnap®
Self-adhesive, press-on snaps that are applied to the top and bottom of babies' and children's two-piece outfits to prevent the top from riding up.

Shorten Sleeves
Sleeves too long on your baby's onesies? Shorten them by adding snaps. In the photo below, there's a stud installed at the shoulder and then a couple of sockets down the sleeves.

Alternative to Buttons
Have an old sweater with missing buttons? Replace them with snaps! A fun decorative embellishment that also allows for easy opening and closing.

Winter Car Seat Poncho

Removable Decorative Bow
Bow snaps off for safe washing.

Christmas Tree Skirt Fastener
Put snaps along the open edge so your child can't remove the skirt.

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