Reversible DIY Bib for Baby
This Reversible DIY Bib for Baby has a free easy bib pattern and instructions to sew a reversible bib using repurposed or new fabric.
Won’t your baby look cute in this personalized baby bib?
Vintage inspired project
This pattern was inspired by a vintage bib that belonged to my son who is now 35 years old!! I developed the pattern to make a gift for a friend’s baby and now want to share it with you.
Easy bib pattern
Print off a copy of the free pattern for the bib. Here is the link: Reversible DIY Bib for Baby Free Pattern.
It is a two page pattern so print on one side of the paper only.
Cut the pattern out and tape the two pieces together.
Fabric possibilities for your baby bibs
The fabric for this project can be new, scraps from previous projects, or upcycled fabric like I used in this example.
You need two pieces of fabric that are 12-inches by 18 inches in size. You can use the same fabric on both sides of the bib or different fabric on each side like I did. The bib is reversible so two different fabrics is cute. There are so many awesome designs in fabric. Be creative!
I used a piece of denim from a pair of jeans and a scrap of an old quilt that I found in a thrift store. Both pieces were clean and in good repair- just waiting to be used in a good project!
The fabric can be whatever you want, but denim, cotton woven fabrics, terry cloth, and flannel work well. I’m excited to see what you find to use!! You can even make a DIY bib from a hand towel!
How to make bibs
Use the free pattern to cut one bib piece from each fabric.
Monogram or design possibility
I chose to add a monogram to the plain denim piece. I used a “K” which was the first letter in the babies first name.
You could also use a design of some sort- like a heart, car, or flower.
I ironed Wonder Under (a fusible web) on the back of the fabric. Then drew the design on the fabric and cut it out. I pulled off the paper backing on the Wonder Under and ironed the monogram on the front of the denim bib piece of fabric. It works so well!
Follow the instructions on the Wonder Under.
Two pieces together...
Place the two bib pieces together, edges matching, wrong sides together. You can zig-zag them together on the edges to hold them in place if you want.
Finish edge with seam binding
We will use seam binding to finish the edge of the bib. You want a color that coordinates with your fabric. Open the binding up and sandwich the edge of the bib inside the binding. Start on the neck edge and go all the way around the main part of the bib, ending on the other neck edge.
If it helps you, pin this on before sewing.
I use a zig-zag stitch along the edge of the binding closest to the fabric. The stitching stays entirely on the binding- it holds it on really well.
Finish neck edge with seam binding- make ties
Then finish the ties and the neck edge of the bib with binding as well. Leave one foot of extra binding on each side of the neck edge.
Zig-zag the edge of the 12 inch tie, continue zig-zagging the seam binding as it circles and finishes the neck edge, and then zig-zag down the edge of the other 12 inch tie- all in one continuous seam.
Easy bibs to sew
That’s it. You’ve finished your bib project. It really doesn’t take long, and it is a great learn to sew project.
OK, so I love this project the more I think about it. I’m going to make up a few extras to have on hand for gifts. They are fun to add to a meal brought to a new mother for example.
Please attach pictures so we all get to see what you choose to do with this Reversible DIY Bib for Baby pattern. There are so many possibilities!!
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Reversible DIY Bib for Baby- Free Pattern
Equipment
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Pins
Items Required
- Copy of the Reversible DIY Bib for Baby Free Pattern
- Fabric- 2 pieces that are about 12-inches by 18-inches in size
- Fabric- small scraps to use for a monogram or design (optional)
- Wonder Under fusible web- for ironing on the monogram (optional)
- Seam binding- one package in a coordinating color to your fabrics
- Thread
Instructions
- Print off a copy of the free pattern for the bib. Here is the link: Reversible DIY Bib for Baby Free Pattern. It is a two page pattern so print on one side of the paper only. Cut the pattern out and tape the two pieces together.
- Use the free pattern to cut one bib piece from each of your two fabrics.
- Add a monogram to the plain denim piece (optional). I used a “K” which was the first letter in the babies first name. You could also use a design of some sort- like a heart, car, or flower. I ironed Wonder Under (a fusible web) on the back of the fabric. Then drew the design on the fabric and cut it out. I pulled off the paper backing on the Wonder Under and ironed the monogram on the front of the denim bib piece of fabric. It works so well! Follow the instructions on the Wonder Under.
- Place the two bib pieces together, edges matching, wrong sides together. You can zig-zag them together on the edges to hold them in place if you want.
- We will use seam binding to finish the edge of the bib. You want a color that coordinates with your fabric. Open the binding up and sandwich the edge of the bib inside the binding. Start on the neck edge and go all the way around the main part of the bib, ending on the other neck edge.If it helps you, pin this on before sewing.I use a zig-zag stitch along the edge of the binding closest to the fabric. The stitching stays entirely on the binding- it holds it on really well.
- Then finish the ties and the neck edge of the bib with binding as well. Leave one foot of extra binding on each side of the neck edge. Zig-zag the edge of the 12 inch tie, continue zig-zagging the seam binding as it circles and finishes the neck edge, and then zig-zag down the edge of the other 12 inch tie- all in one continuous seam.
- That’s it. You’ve finished your bib project. It really doesn’t take long, and it is a great learn to sew project.
Video
Supplies for the Reversible DIY Bib for Baby:
- Copy of the Reversible DIY Bib for Baby Free Pattern
- Fabric- 2 pieces that are about 12-inches by 18-inches in size
- Fabric- small scraps to use for a monogram or design (optional)
- Wonder Under fusible web- for ironing on the monogram (optional)
- Seam binding- one package in a coordinating color to your fabrics
- Sewing machine
- Thread
- Scissors
- Pins
YouTube video option-
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