Making a Baby Bib

Craft: Reversible Baby Bib

February 15, 2015

finished bibs This bib was based on the need for a larger bib for my children when they were young. I noticed that when babies started eating solid food you could find waterproof large bibs, the only draw back is they don't absorb much when they drool when teething or spit up. I took a small (short) infant bib and used a food bib to make the measurements for this bib.

Total Time: About 1 1/2 hour

Yield: 1-2

Supplies:

spool of thread
needle
1/2 -1 yd flannel
straight pins
pin cushion
bias tape
1 baby bib or a store bought pattern.
sewing machine

Steps:

Pin bib of your choice to the fabric. If you would like a longer bib, measure to desired length. Measure across for width.

measuring for larger bib using a small baby bib

Cut out bib (2).

Turn wrong sides together.

Remember to clip curves. Pin bias tape around edges.

Stitch bias tape to fabric. Stitch in the fold of the bias tape.

Trim seam an 1/8 inch from seam.

Fold bias tape over trimmed seam, pin, and stitch along open edge.

Add 10 inches of bias tape to length beyond top of bib for ties. Pin bias tape to sides and stitch in fold.

Trim fabric of seam.

Fold over bias tape. Stitch along edge of open edge. Repeat for other side.

For the bottom I used the above sewing directions, but added a 1/4 inch to each end.

Fold in the 1/4 inch on each side and hand a stitch closed.

Repeat on the ends of the ties.

Pin it!

Craft: Baby Bib

Carrie Snider

May 6, 2009

Makes a very inexpensive, fun gift! Obtain bandanna (or cut similar fabric into the same shape) and wash cloth (or similar fabric cut into the same shape)