Easier than sewing a button and faster to fasten, snaps are a convenient closure beloved by beginning and expert seamsters alike. First patented by German inventor Heribert Bauer in 1885, snap ...

The worn, textured nature of a few old leather belts is a sweet juxtaposition to a silk or cotton napkin at the dinner table. Instructions: Using the kitchen shears, cut belts into 6-inch strips. Mark ...