How To Make A Bib
So after having made my bibs this past week I picture documented everything to show you my steps, and give some insight into what I did (and what I might've done differently).
I made 2 types of bibs. A doubled up bib (basically just 2 pieces of fabric on top of each other) & a lined bib with batting for more durability and structure.
For both you will need the following.
For the lined bib, you will also need the following...
Here are just some sites of free bib patterns. There's many more, so if you're not finding the pattern shape you want keep searching. Of course some of them you may have to adjust my tutorial on to match the style of bib you are making.
Double your fabric so that the two right sides are facing in. If there's a print which you would like specifically in any way make sure the fabric is lined up on top of each other correctly.
Lay your bib, or pattern out on the fabric and pin through to the bottom piece of fabric.
Then cut along the border of the pattern/bib. If you want you can give it a 1/2-1 cm width on the edge. I didn't on mine, but they actually turned out well despite.
Now remove the bib or pattern and re pin as you go so that both pieces of fabric are still right sides facing each other.
***If you're making one with batting scroll down and follow the rest of the instructions.
Now if only want to make a doubled bib you will sew around the bib starting at the bottom on one side and sew around leaving a couple inches to flip the bib inside out. Just enough that you can get your hand into the bib.
Flip the bib inside out, and make sure all the edges are fully pushed out so that you don't end up with a weird shaped bib. Once they are you can go ahead and pin the edges to keep them in place if you wish. I like to to be sure that the edges come out nice and neat.
For the opening, pin the edges folded in and make sure that they follow the natural shape of the bib so it looks fluid.
Sew around the edges with a zig-zag or straight stitch. I did mine with a zig-zag since it seemed to match the animal print best.
Almost done!
Now take your velcro and stitch each piece on opposite sides on the inside pieces, but facing in, of the back of the neck. Was that sentence confusing?
Tada! You've got a bib.
Making A Lined Bib...
Now once you've got your fabric pieces cut, you want to separate them and lay one piece right side up on the batting. Pin in place.
Cut along the edges and pin the other side of fabric right side up on the exposing side of the batting.
Zig-zag stitch the edges to keep in place, and create a thinner edge.
Now that your edges are done you can take your bias tape and apply it around the edge of the bib.
I do not have any pictures of this, but if you open the tape you can place the edge of the bib right into the tape up to the seam. Pin in place. Continue this around the whole bib. The stitching should all be covered by the tape. Once you get to the starting point fold in the bias tape to finish off, and pin in place.
Sew around the bib starting with the connecting point of the bias tape. Make sure when going around the rounded edges that the bias tape stays in place. I also found that on some areas I didn't notice but the stitch shifted a little, so keep a close eye on your stitch lines if you don't want this to happen.
Now take your velcro and stitch each piece on opposite sides on the inside pieces, but facing in, of the back of the neck.
Great, now you've got yourself a lined baby bib.
Got any great sewing ideas, or tips for me let me know. Also would love to see your finished bib. Send me a picture with your creation.
I made 2 types of bibs. A doubled up bib (basically just 2 pieces of fabric on top of each other) & a lined bib with batting for more durability and structure.
For both you will need the following.
- Fabric - first off you want to find yourself some great fabric, or if you foresee the mess it will get into after those little fingers and mouths get all dirty, maybe some inexpensive or recycled fabric might do just the trick. Look around your house, maybe there's a great print on something which you don't use anymore. I would say you need about 1/2 a meter, but if you're using a print that goes a specific direction check to make sure you have enough fabric to have it look the way you want.
- Matching thread
- Velcro to fasten the neck
- Sewing machine
For the lined bib, you will also need the following...
- Batting - if you want to make a more 'plush' and durable bib make sure to grab some batting. I used some organic cotton batting which I find to be so nice and soft, and has less of a 'crunchy' feel when you're done, but any really will do.
- Bias Tape - make sure the tape matches or contracts well.
Here are just some sites of free bib patterns. There's many more, so if you're not finding the pattern shape you want keep searching. Of course some of them you may have to adjust my tutorial on to match the style of bib you are making.
Double your fabric so that the two right sides are facing in. If there's a print which you would like specifically in any way make sure the fabric is lined up on top of each other correctly.
Lay your bib, or pattern out on the fabric and pin through to the bottom piece of fabric.
Then cut along the border of the pattern/bib. If you want you can give it a 1/2-1 cm width on the edge. I didn't on mine, but they actually turned out well despite.
Now remove the bib or pattern and re pin as you go so that both pieces of fabric are still right sides facing each other.
***If you're making one with batting scroll down and follow the rest of the instructions.
Now if only want to make a doubled bib you will sew around the bib starting at the bottom on one side and sew around leaving a couple inches to flip the bib inside out. Just enough that you can get your hand into the bib.
Flip the bib inside out, and make sure all the edges are fully pushed out so that you don't end up with a weird shaped bib. Once they are you can go ahead and pin the edges to keep them in place if you wish. I like to to be sure that the edges come out nice and neat.
For the opening, pin the edges folded in and make sure that they follow the natural shape of the bib so it looks fluid.
Sew around the edges with a zig-zag or straight stitch. I did mine with a zig-zag since it seemed to match the animal print best.
Almost done!
Now take your velcro and stitch each piece on opposite sides on the inside pieces, but facing in, of the back of the neck. Was that sentence confusing?
Tada! You've got a bib.
Making A Lined Bib...
Now once you've got your fabric pieces cut, you want to separate them and lay one piece right side up on the batting. Pin in place.
Cut along the edges and pin the other side of fabric right side up on the exposing side of the batting.
Zig-zag stitch the edges to keep in place, and create a thinner edge.
Now that your edges are done you can take your bias tape and apply it around the edge of the bib.
I do not have any pictures of this, but if you open the tape you can place the edge of the bib right into the tape up to the seam. Pin in place. Continue this around the whole bib. The stitching should all be covered by the tape. Once you get to the starting point fold in the bias tape to finish off, and pin in place.
Sew around the bib starting with the connecting point of the bias tape. Make sure when going around the rounded edges that the bias tape stays in place. I also found that on some areas I didn't notice but the stitch shifted a little, so keep a close eye on your stitch lines if you don't want this to happen.
Now take your velcro and stitch each piece on opposite sides on the inside pieces, but facing in, of the back of the neck.
Great, now you've got yourself a lined baby bib.
Got any great sewing ideas, or tips for me let me know. Also would love to see your finished bib. Send me a picture with your creation.
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