These reversible and cute bibs are so easy to make and fun to give as gifts. Create a matching set perfect for a baby shower or new baby gift using your Baby Lock serger. Download printable instructions.
Materials:
- All purpose sewing thread and 4 spools of serger thread. I used a contrasting thread so that it would stand out
- 2 coordinating fabric pieces that are at least 9″ x 12″. I recommend flannel fabric
- Optional: 13″ ribbon trim
- Snap closure and snap applicator
- Free Bib Pattern
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Steps:
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Print your bib pattern and tape the upper bib “straps” to the lower bib portion. Then cut your 2 layers (your front and back) of fabric out on the fold.
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DON’T cut the large fold open but DO cut the upper small fold open to create the opening for the bib flaps.
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Cut and stitch your ribbon on the front as desired.
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Personalize the bib (optional).
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Use an embroidery machine pay someone to embroider it or hand embroider the name.
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You can also use a patch embellishment to stitch to the bib or sketch out the name and follow the outline with a straight stitch on your sewing machine.
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Place front and back pieces of the bib pretty sides together.
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Stitch a 1/4″ seam only along the short edges of the 2 flaps and around the neck hole.
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This will stitch a seam around the neckline and where the 2 flap edges meet.
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Clip the 2 little corners and circle curve.
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Flip right side out making the corners pretty and press flat. The outer edges of the bib are still raw edges.
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Set your serger up for a 4-thread overcasting stitch. You’ll want your stitch length at 2.5 and your width at M or 6.5.
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To serge the outer curves of your bib you’ll start at the outer top right strap and follow the curve all the way around the top of the left side strap.
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Lift your foot to flatten the fabric and even it out as necessary.
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To finish your serger ends cut the tails off and zig-zag stitch with your sewing machine on the ends to keep the serger ends from coming undone.
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Add your snap.
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You’re done! Happy Serging!
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