How to Make The Ultimate Toddler Bib | a Shabby Fabrics Sewing Tutorial 

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Joyce Startt I was thinking adult size too My dad has Parkinson's I might figure out how to make his more manly...... perhaps colar and a little more shirt like. I need one for myself for in the car When I eat on the go. Maybe for the bathroom for Sunday morning makeup and tooth paste oops. It never fails That when I'm rushing and dressed nice I spill or dribble Also for adult size I think this would make a nice apron if bigger

That is such a good idea! Merry Christmas Cindy! 🎄~Leah

Great idea Joyce! Happy Holidays! ❄~Leah

Shabby Fabrics can we make an adult pattern? XL?

I have just seen this video. Don't know how I missed it when I watched so many other Shabby Fabrics videos. I was thinking that this would be nice made bigger for an art smock in grade school. Heck! Probably would work well for the higher grades too. Not sure how to enlarge it though. Maybe the 'Shabby Ladies' could do that for us?! Great video, explained so well. Never noticed that about the bias tape before, and I have actually sewn with bias tape! I guess I'll have to be more aware!

We love our seam ripper, too! So happy you are loving this project! Thanks for watching :)

My Grandmother always said, the BEST sewers use their seam rippers, cause bad sewers just leave the mistake. I have always remembered that, and think about it every time I frog a seam. So, it just means you are a good sewer!

Jolene Blecha , hi! I couldn't live without my seam ripper! 😎🌸

Congratulations on becoming a grandma! Thanks for watching and have fun making these bibs!

Thank you Lydia! These bibs are so cute! ~Leah

We are so glad to hear you made this and love the result! Thank you so much for watching and sharing with us!

That's so great to hear! Happy you created this bib and love it :)

Thank you for sharing Elizabeth! Merry Christmas! 🎄~Leah

Have fun! This is a great bib :)

Yes, these smaller projects are such a thoughtful gift idea! Thanks for watching :)

You’re welcome 😊Let us know how it goes! - Morgan

Great suggestions! Thank you very much for sharing. 💖 -Michelle

These are such cute bibs! Happy that you love them! Thanks for your comment! - Abby

So glad you liked this project! It's so much fun! Love the changes you made to the bibs! They sound perfect.

Getting started now is a great idea! Thanks for watching and have fun!

Congratulations on your new granddaughter! Have fun creating these and don't forget to make a coordinating blanket: bit.ly/SelfBindingReceivingBlanketTutorial

Congratulations on becoming a grandmother! Thank you for watching :)

You will have so much fun with this project- thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

What a wonderful gift! Thanks for watching and have fun!

So happy your bib turned out well, Mari-Ann! Thank you so much for watching and learning along with us - have fun on your next bib!

Don't we all wish that!! These are great for charitable donations to women's shelters, foster homes, and more!

Yes! This is a fun one! Thank you for watching :)

Embroidering names on these is a wonderful idea! We're so glad you enjoy this fun project! Thank you for watching. -Michelle

We're very happy this tutorial has inspired you. Thank you for watching!! 💖 -Michelle

So happy you found us :) Thanks for watching!

Hi Dani! That is such a cute idea! Stay safe and happy sewing! ~Leah

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So happy to hear this was easy for you to follow! Thanks for watching and for your kind words!

Yes, this is a great project for beginners!

It is a perfect gift! Merry Christmas! 🎄~Leah

Thanks for watching! Happy you like the project :)

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Thank you for watching! Merry Christmas Karen! 🎄~Leah

Congratulations! We are happy for you and hope to see photos! :) -Kyla

Wonderful idea!! Thanks so much for watching!! -Michelle

We're very glad you enjoyed this project! Thank you so much for watching! -Michelle

Thank you so much for watching!

Glad you enjoy these! Thanks for watching!! -Michelle

We're so glad this was helpful for you! They are so simple to make you'll find you have plenty soon. ;) Great idea to make your own from receiving blankets, too! Let us know how your project goes. - Morgan

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Aren't they adorable?! We love these little bibs to give as gifts!

Thank you for the clarification! ~Leah🙃

We love providing DIY, sewing, and quilting tutorials to everyone! Thanks for watching!

Such a fun project indeed! We have a couple different kits that you can choose from with this project if you are interested: www.shabbyfabrics.com/search?sortOrder=6&q=ultimate+toddler+bib Happy that you love it! - Abby

Will do!

That's so great to hear! Thank you for watching and learning along with us :)

Round corners can be a tad tricky with any fabric! Happy to hear you made this project and will be making more :)

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So glad you love the tutorials and the fabrics!

Thank you, Morgan!! Will do!!

So happy you were able to follow along with the video to make the instructions a bit more clear!

Thank you for watching! Happy to hear you like the tutorial!

Thank you for watching and congratulations! We love these bibs! ~Leah

Thank you so much for your love! Have fun making these toddler bibs!

These are flannel, but you can use cotton fabrics, too. - Morgan

Thank you so much for watching!! We are so happy you made it and love it!

These bibs are adorable! We have not enlarged the pattern for adults before so we do not know to what percentage it would need to be enlarged. We would love to hear what you come up with should you make them! Happy sewing! ~Leah

Can you tell me more about your bibs for memory care unit

We're glad you enjoy this fun project! Thanks so much for watching. -Michelle

Hi Margrit! We're so glad you love these and the bibs! :) You can certainly use our patterns/downloads to make and sell a finished product. Please give credit to Shabby Fabrics as appropriate. Please don't include a copy of the pattern or download in anything, or sell it as your own design (you can definitely point people in our direction if they'd like the pattern). As far as pricing, only you know the cost/value of her time and materials. There are great resources online for pricing handmade goods. I'd Google "How to Price Handmade Items" (here are some of those search results: www.google.com/search?q=how+to+price+handmade+blankets&oq=how+to+price+handmade+blankets&aqs=chrome..69i57.5185j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8) Hope that helps, please let us know if you have any other questions! We appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment, and wish you luck for your first craft fair! :) - Morgan

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Thanks for the love!

I wondered that as well....or even an extra layer of flannel or thin fleece?

It's really up to you! We have found with toddlers that this works really well for crumbs and messy food but haven't tested liquid spills.

Thank you for letting us know! Happy Holidays! ❄~Leah

Aren't they fun!? We love the bibs! Stay safe! ~Leah

Thank you so much and thanks for watching!

Great idea to use this for elders, too! We are using 100% cotton flannel but you could absolutely use waterproof fabric or a waterproof layer in the middle!

Thank you! Happy Holidays! ❄~Leah

The total length of the bias piece that is sewn around the neckline-to-ties should measure approximately 18". Another securing option would be to add a button or velcro. Hope this helps!! -Michelle

The kit includes the flannel fabrics and bias tape, which are not cut to size. The pattern is available as a free download (link below) OR a full color pattern is available for purchase. If you are planning on making multiple bibs, we recommend purchasing the pattern since the paper will hold up better than standard printer paper. Free download: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Assets/Downloads/UltimateToddlerBib_forDownload.pdf Kit: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Ultimate-Toddler-Bib-Kit-Video-Project-P51643.aspx Pattern: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Ultimate-Toddler-Bib-Pattern-P51651.aspx

For sure- these need to be made in multiples! Thanks for watching :)

So happy to hear you made one! A great trick to avoid puckering is to over-pin or over-clip! Just pin, pin, pin! This will keep everything nice and secure and un-puckered!

One option with bias binding is to OPEN it, sew it opened to one side, then fold it and then fold over to the back and sew it closed. The first seam does not show, it's inside, and it is one way to prevent puckers. You open it all the way, and sew just inside where the first fold line is. There are vids on here showing that if you need a visual, it helps prevent puckers.

Our laser shape alphabet letters only come in uppercase letters. ~Leah🙃

We did not do anything to waterproof the fabric. This is flannel so it protects a bit against light spills but you can absolutely waterproof it or use a waterproof fabric as a middle layer :)

We have a video for a cute little bandana dribble bib for babies! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cncbYONaGg0.html

So happy you like this project!!

Hi Sue! In the video Jen uses 3 yds, extra wide, double folded Bias binding. Happy sewing! ~Leah

Hi njhoxsey - Our extra wide bias tape measures approximately .5" in this tutorial. We would definitely recommend going slow with curves, especially if you're new to sewing. Hope this helps :) -Michelle

We used flannel for these Ultimate Toddler Bibs. You can use cotton, if you'd like. 😍 -Michelle

Hi Janice - You're probably looking at approximately 3yds of fabric, not including the 3yds extra wide, double fold bias tape. -Michelle

Sorry you had some problems. Keep trying, the more you try the better you get. We believe in you and appreciate your support and comment!😊 - Abby

Wow! Congratulations! Merry Christmas! 🎄~Leah

Hi Laura! We use Wonder Clips to secure our bindings, specifically bias binding as used in this project. The clips keep everything in place and make it easier to get around those corners. ~Leah

I will pass that on to our team! Merry Christmas! 🎄~Leah

Some people have actually made this pattern with vinyl. Hope that helps! -Michelle

Thank you for watching! Stay safe! ~Leah

It's a term that comes from "receiving" a baby for the first time after it is born! Basically baby's first blanket :)

Shabby Fabrics Thank you! I thought maybe that was why but wasn't positive.....I think its what we call a swaddling blanket in the UK

Yes, swaddling blanket, baby blanket, receiving blanket - lots of names :)

We did use flannel! These are available as a full kits if you want the exact look of ours: bit.ly/UltimateToddlerBibKit

Glad you enjoyed it! These bibs are meant for toddlers, so any ages that range from 1 year to 4 years of age. - Yajaira

We used Extra Wide Double Fold bias tape. You can find it at most craft stores or, it is included in the full kits we sell for this project! bit.ly/UltimateToddlerBibKit www.joann.com/wrights-x-wide-double-fold-bias-tape/prd34710.html

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You should definitely print it at 100% for it to be the exact same - however, if you would like a 7% smaller bib (maybe for a smaller child), then 3% is completely fine :)

We didn't add an additional layer, but you could if you'd like! 🧡 -Michelle

It might be different. Our bias tape is Wright brand and it's available at most craft supply stores. You can also make your own bias tape with a bias tape maker like this one: www.shabbyfabrics.com/clover-bias-tape-maker-6mm-1-4-P66782.aspx - Morgan

Thank you! Let us know if you give this a try! - Morgan

Hi Mary - The bias tape used in this project is extra-wide, double fold. Hope this helps! -Michelle

This pattern calls for 3yds of the extra wide bias tape: www.shabbyfabrics.com/p51651/ultimate-toddler-bib-pattern 💖 -Michelle

You will need one FQ for each the front, the back, and the pocket of the bib in order for it to work. Happy Quilting! :)

Hi Connie - We haven't changed our Free Download for this project, (www.shabbyfabrics.com/free-downloads-and-video/137) Be sure that your printer setting are accurate and make sure to line up the arrows accordingly. It looks like Pages 1 & 4 line up to be the semi-circle on the front. -Michelle

My husband tried to get it to print off with a semi circle and it came up as a triangle again. :( I am baffled why the PDF shows a semi circle but when we go to print it it comes up a triangle. I really need to make some of these bibs. I could try to modify it myself hopefully they will turn out ok. Any suggestions? THANKS:)

Hi Danny! It can be a bit hard to find. here's a direct link to it: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Assets/Downloads/UltimateToddlerBib_forDownload.pdf - Morgan

Unfortunately, these are currently out of stock but we will hopefully have more soon :)

The kit includes the fabrics and bias tape! If you'd like just the pattern you can buy that instead - it includes full color photo instructions and the template: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Ultimate-Toddler-Bib-Pattern-P51651.aspx

Good question! You can always use a walking foot. - Yajaira

We recommend trying a row of stay stitching 1/8" inside the seam line before binding around the neck. Also, do not stretch the binding to fit, just lay it flat. - Beth

These bibs were designed with toddlers in mind, so there aren't different sizes in the pattern. However, you may be able increase the size of the templates on the Free Download here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/free-downloads-and-video/137 to your desired size. Hope this helps! -Michelle

Hi Bobby- We do not have this pattern available in an adult size. 💖 -Michelle

Yes we sell Wonder Clips of all sizes! Here are links to the pattern, kit, and Wonder Clips! As a side note- you can always find links to everything you need in the description box below the video! Pattern: bit.ly/UltimateToddlerBibPattern Wonder Clips: bit.ly/CloverWonderClipsShabbyFabrics Kit: bit.ly/UltimateToddlerBibKit