This adorable project and accompanying story was submitted by Susan Freebery, and I just had to post it if for the pictures of her granddaughter alone! I'll let Susan explain in her own words what makes this one special!
1. General Description
The toddler bib pattern that I have created is one of my favorites. I love this pattern because as everyone knows, a 10 month old doesn’t just get food directly below their chin when learning to eat. They get it all over their shoulders, shirt sleeves and anywhere else that isn’t covered! This bib/smock has been the perfect solution for my Granddaughter. Now everyone that sees the bib in action asks where did it come from and how do they get one!
2. Step-by-step description.
Click here to view pdf file with instructions
3. What makes this project special?
I love making things that are functional and that actually use up my stash - quilts always, and other items as well. It is a "triple hit" in my opinion when you combine stash and function AND you enjoy the journey as you create! Does it get any better than that? I think not!
4. Skill level
This project could be handled by any skill level, in my opinion.
5. Products
Cutting board
Rotary cutter
Sewing machine
Embroidery design (if embellished in that way)
6. Time investment
2 hours maximum
7. Why I love This Project
This project is very special to me, primarily because I originally made it for my granddaughter. I am extremely pleased that it turned out to be such a useful, practical part of her daily life.
The toddler bib I created (after a few misses) is one of my favorites. I love this pattern because as you all know, a 10 month old doesn’t just get food directly below their chin when learning to eat. They get it all over their shoulders, shirt sleeves and anywhere else that isn’t covered! This bib/smock has been the perfect solution for my Little Lovey. Any excuse to show off my Granddaughter!
This bib is all one piece, and as easy to make as can be. The pattern feels to me like a "blank canvas". You can use a fun fabric, and simply quilt it and then bind it, or you can appliqué it like I did there, or you can machine embroider… the sky is the limit.
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8 comments:
This bib is creative and practical, too. Thank you for sharing. Katie
Many thanks for sharing a great bib pattern.
Great bib project - I Too love the functional aspect. I have a customer who is going to be a great greatmother and has all ready ordered shirts for the baby...so thinking down the road this will be some thing functional she will want to have too.
Thank you for sharing this bid! You are creative! Debi
I could not download the pattern for the bib quilt - any suggestions?
If you're having trouble getting the pattern, send me an e-mail at wow-you-made-that@annthegran.com and I can send you the file by e-mail.
Absolutely fabulous! I was looking for a "different" bib pattern to make for Christmas gifts, and this is IT! Thanks so much for this special project!
Sandra :)
This looks fabulous! Sure would like to makes some, but unsure about where the 3 pieces of Velcro get sewn. Directions list one at back top, but what of the other 2. Part of each side tab?
Aslo, my past attempts at connecting binding on terry bibs have been a disaster! I never seem to get the front lined up with the back, and end up having to rip, and resew several times. Do you need to use tons of pins to get these in place? Does anyone have any tricks to share on attachng the binding? Thanks much!
I am impressed! Embroidery, quilting, sewing - and a very functional practical needful gift item. Well thought out. Well presented. Thank You!
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