Almost a year ago I said (http://lifewithmylittlekraut.blogspot.com/2015/06/my-favorite-baby-products.html) that bib scarves are among my favorite baby products and that they're super easy to make from old shirts and fabric scraps. When one of my dear friend's baby started drooling like crazy and another announced that she was pregnant a few weeks ago, I decided it was time to make some baby bib scarves again. We had just hit a sweet spot with bed time and when both kids were sleeping at 7:30 pm one day I just got started (that also explains the not so ideal lighting in my pictures...). I think it took me three evenings to make them and it was a great distraction that was totally relaxing. I think they turned out super cute. I love them for my own kids and they make such great gifts.
What you need:
scrap fabric. I like combining a softer thin layer like an old shirt with a more sturdy layer, for example a receiving blanket or a piece of flannel. I used an old t-shirt of mine that I always liked but very rarely wore, a receiving blanket, fabric I had left over from about two years ago when I had plans to sew a sleep sack for Noah, and a pajama top that I didn't wear much anymore.
snaps. You can also use velcro, but I haven't had much luck with that, plus I always worry it might scratch baby's neck. I bought my snaps at a craft store, but will have to buy these (http://amzn.to/1Rxxugn) next time. Just check out the colors! They look so fun and have great reviews.
sewing machine. For basic projects like this, I'm very happy with by brother sewing machine: http://amzn.to/1Rxycdv.
yarn. In whatever color you like.
Instructions:
Step One. Cut out a template.
I already had bibs at home that I used as a template, but you could easily come up with your own. I wasn't very precise when I cut mine out, and I like it that way. Each is slightly different from the next and it somehow just adds to the cuteness I think. If you don't have a template and are nervous about creating your own, let me know and I'd be happy to help you out! Or you could explore Pinterest for ideas, you know you'll find more than you need.
Step Two. Cut your fabric.
Again, I wasn't super precise here and you can always correct small mistakes later.
Step Three. Put two pieces together.
Pick two pieces that will go well together. As I said, I like using at least one sturdier side. Lay them on top of each other inside out. Make sure the sides you want to be seen later are touching each other. It'll look something like this:
Step Four. Sew pieces together.
Sew along the sides, but make sure to leave an opening of about 2 inches so you can turn them inside out later.
Step Five. Turn bib inside out.
When turning it inside out make sure all the corners look good.
Step Six. Iron.
I skipped this step last time I made them but found it so much easier to sew after they had been ironed. I'd recommend it.
Step Seven. Sew all the way around.
Now the final delicate touch; sew a border all the way around the bib. Try to be as close to the edge as possible. If you're comfortable with your sewing skills, this is where you can be creative and pick a fun color. If you're expecting crooked lines, stick with a color that will blend in for now. Be sure to sew shut the opening you had created in step four.
Step Eight. Add snaps.
This is so easy to do. You can buy the kits with a snap-on-thingy, but the ones I had worked great with just a hammer and a spool (http://amzn.to/1Rxy4L3), instructions are on the back of the box.
All done!
Here's Noah's friend Nick modeling the final product.
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