how to sew a baby bib + pattern

I recently got a request for a custom embroidered baby bib through etsy, so I finally learned how to sew them. :D

Sewing a baby bib is a really easy project! You can even sew it by hand if you don't have a sewing machine. It's a fantastic projects for scrap fabric, too - it takes very little to sew a baby bib! I've also included a pattern that you can use for your baby bib on the next step.

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Step 1: What you'll need:

sewing machine and/or needle and thread
closure of choice (I used metal snaps, but you can do velcro or a button)
pattern (included below)
pins
iron + ironing board

The pattern is attached to this step - I found it lia's crafty journey - she's awesome and made it free for everyone to use as long as she's credited! She has a tutorial posted as well. :D

bib pattern Model (1).pdf60 KB

maaaar says: Jan 14, 2013. 5:34 PM

what kind of fabric are you using ? it's soo pretty

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jessyratfink (author) in reply to maaaarJan 17, 2013. 3:59 PM

It's actually just super cheap cotton fabric I found at Daiso! I know I've seen prints like the one I was using at Joann's, though

vesquivel-lopez says: Sep 30, 2012. 8:39 PM

love it!! but I just dont get how you sew close the end that stays open, to make it look like it was sewn together like the other side....please help this lost sewing soul

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jessyratfink (author) in reply to vesquivel-lopezOct 1, 2012. 3:26 PM

Check step six for picture help!

So once you've turned it right side out, the hole you left will have fabric sticking out. You need to fold over and tuck both sides of the fabric in so it lines up with the sewn parts of the bib. :)

Then you press it and sew over the top, which keeps the opening lined up and closed.

I hope that helps!

jessyho862013 says: Sep 3, 2012. 3:26 AM

that is cool too! ;)

wold630 says: Aug 11, 2012. 6:17 AM

Thank you for not using Velcro for the attachment on your bib. Not sure if you have little ones or not but when they get sick of wearing the bib and try to tear it off their neck it scratches and cuts the back of their neck. I learned quickly to use non-Velcro bibs. Nice work and I love your fabric choice.

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jessyratfink (author) in reply to wold630Aug 11, 2012. 9:22 AM

I was really worried about the Velcro being uncomfortable. I couldn't think of a way to put it on so it would 't scratch. Plus, it is the worst thing I the world to sew on. :)

Happy I was right about that!