Baby Bib Sewing Patterns
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Making bibs can be much more fun than purchasing them, especially with so many creative baby bib sewing patterns available. Even the least crafty among us can become an expert at the simple project of making baby bibs. Aside from their obvious practical uses, baby bibs can be a wonderful starter project for anyone who would like to learn to sew.
Baby Bib Sewing Patterns on the Internet
It seems that just about anything can be found on the Internet these days, and sewing patterns are no exception. Many craft sites offer printable baby bib patterns, free for the downloading. These projects can range from the very simple, utilitarian style bib for home use to decorative, special occasion baby bibs suitable for gifting to your favorite mother-to-be at her baby shower. Many sites offer detailed directions, easy for the beginner to follow or for the experienced seamstress to alter to suit her own sense of style.
Sites offering free baby bib patterns and instructions include:
- AllCrafts.net includes baby-related projects from beginner to advanced skill levels.
- Nested offers a great pocket bib pattern and instructions to download free of charge.
- PooPockets.com offers a selection of bib projects that are based on one simple pattern that can be downloaded free, along with directions for each project variation.
- Breastfeeding123.com offers directions to make a practical, extra coverage bib for baby with long ties for easy use.
- MyLifetime.com offers a simple baby bib pattern and directions, along with a variety of suggestions for adding your own decorative flair.
Make Your Own Bib Patterns
If you are feeling especially creative, making your own baby bib sewing patterns is not terribly difficult to do. By simply choosing a bib from your baby's collection that you like and laying it out on a bit of tracing paper, newspaper, or tissue paper and tracing its outline, you are well on your way to your own creation.
Once you have the traced outline, trace a seam allowance around the edge. Generally, an inch or so is sufficient room for edge finishing and hemming your bib. This pattern can then be used as a basis for any number of designs, trimmed with lace or decorated with appliqués, embroidered, cross stitched, or ruffled.
Using this same pattern with a variety of fabrics can create very different looks. Terry cloth is practical and absorbent, while a pretty flowered fabric makes that layer of clothes protection look more like a fashion accessory.
Whether you make your patterns, buy them, or download them from the Internet, sewing your own baby bibs can be a great project for the expectant mother getting ready to welcome the new addition, or for those soon to be big brothers or sisters. Baby bibs are often great sellers at craft fairs, from the pretty and pink lacy ones to those proudly pronouncing “It's a Boy.” A simple and flexible project, baby bib designs are limited only by your imagination. Happy sewing!
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