Bib Tutorial

Homemade Bib

This probably isn’t really much of a tutorial, since I did not take pictures of the process.  But the whole thing took me maybe minutes.  Honestly, I don’t think the steps need pictures; next time I hope to do a personalized bib, with initials.  I will post that process and include pics.  Below is my finished product:


OK, so all I did was trace another bib I already had onto the backside of the material I chose.  I just used scraps; bibs don’t use that much fabric, but I read that about 1/3 a yard will make 3 bibs.  So maybe those measurements will be helpful to you.

After I traced the bib onto the backside of both pieces of coordinating fabric, I pinned them, right sides together.  I used my sewing machine to stitch them up; be sure to leave your hole to turn the material right side out.  Then, on the right side of the fabric, I used the zig zag stitch around the edges.  I do not have a fancy tool to apply snaps, so I just cut and sewed on some ribbon to fasten the bib around Lou’s neck.  I’d much rather have snaps, and will hopefully get a tool soon..

Here is a picture of the front and back materials.


It’s not perfect.  But it is functional; I think with practice all of my projects so far will get better.  Like I said, I hope to personalize my next bib and maybe embroider.  I will post those pictures and steps, as it is more involved, but will look much better.