How To Make Custom Baby Gift

My husband says no one likes home made gifts, but I think that is a lie.  If it something useful, the fact that it is handmade and one-of-a-kind, makes it even better.  Plus, I always consider the act of making it part of the gift. 

It seems that 90% of baby showers take place in the spring/summer.  Mine did and so did every one I have ever been to.  I have 3 coming up in the next month.  Everyone has put bibs down on their registry, so i know they want them.  But instead of buying them a few, I decided to make some that way they are all custom.  It cost about the same as most bibs, and less than a some of the more expensive ones.  It takes practically no time at all to make one, I made 2 in one night.

Step 1 Supplies

The main thing you are going to need is metal snaps.  You can make bibs that tie in the back, but as a mother, I think snaps are better.  They are quicker to do, and harder for little fingers to unfasten.  I got these at the dollar store.  There are 24 of the metal snaps, and all these extra closers, that I never use, but save just in case.

You will also need;
Fabric (not very much, depending on the size, I've been able to use a fat quarter before)
Needle and Thread
Sewing Machine (or you can hand sew it all)
Embellishments like ribbon or other fabric scraps (No buttons or tiny things to go in tiny mouths)

Comments

[ChrysN]

Cute shower gifts!