• DIY
  • Videos
  • Articles
  • Round Ups

The Sewing Rabbit

Me Sew Crazy Blog

  • Home
  • About
    • About Me
    • Media Kit
    • Contact
    • Sponsorship & Disclosure
  • diy
    • accessories
    • baby
    • boy
    • fitness
    • girl
    • home decor
    • men
    • no sew
    • technique
    • toy
    • women
  • features
    • Crafts
    • Videos
    • article
    • make this look
    • round up
    • Travel
    • Recipes
    • quiz
  • STYLO
  • holiday
    • christmas
    • easter
    • halloween
    • thanksgiving
    • valentines
    • New Years Eve
    • fourth of july
  • Travel

Get the Sewing Rabbit VIDEO NEWSLETTER -> -> ->

   

Easy Reversible Bib – Sewing Tutorial

Easy Reversible Bib - Sewing Tutorial with FREE Pattern

Looking for the perfect, easy baby gift to make? Elisa of the Sewing Rabbit Team is here with a fabulous sewing tutorial for a reversible bib with free pattern, that doubles as a burp cloth! Perfect for that little handmade baby Christmas gift, baby shower gift, and more!  (Want more handmade gift ideas?  Be sure to check out CharmingDoodle’s patterns. They’re on sale through December 4th for a crazy low price…including the crazy-amazing-soon-to-be-released Knight Hoodie!)

Easy Reversible Bib – Sewing Tutorial with Free Pattern

Easy Reversible Bib - Sewing Tutorial with FREE Pattern

Let’s face it. Babies drool. Especially while their tiny teeth are popping through. During the teething stage my kids constantly wore bibs because it was easier to change a bib several times a day than go through four or five clean shirts! My niece, Audrey, is in the midst of teething so I made this fun bib for her. On one side I even added a sweet little peter pan collar and will show you how to make this bib as an easy baby gift for the holidays or baby showers.

Knit bibs that double as burp cloths are the best! When holding the baby, you just let the bib/burp cloth hang over your shoulder and it’ll keep your clothes drool free.

Easy Reversible Bib - Sewing Tutorial with FREE Pattern

Materials needed:

  • Pattern (download it here)
  • Two pieces of knit fabric
  • Ribbing
  • Bias tape
  • Fabric for the peter pan collar (quilting cotton works great for this)

First download the template, tape the two pages together, and cut it out. Then use the notes printed on the pattern pages to cut the fabric you need.

Cut a strip of ribbing 12.5″ long and 1.5″ wide. Fold it in half right sides together and sew it along the short edge using a 1/4″ seam allowance (making a circle out of your ribbing). Set aside.

To add a peter pan collar (skip this step if you don’t want a collar): place two collar pieces right sides together and sew the curved edge with a 1/4″ seam allowance, leaving the top open. Clip curves. Turn and press. Repeat with the other collar piece.

Place collar pieces together on the right side of the main panel you want them to be on, centering the pieces at the lower edge of the neck hole. Baste the pieces in place.

Place your ribbing seam at the center back of the neck hole and pin around the neckline (right sides facing).

Zig zag or serge around the ribbing with a 1/4″ seam allowance stretching the ribbing slightly as you sew.

You will now have one main panel with the ribbing attached. Place the second main fabric panel right sides together on top of the first. Pin ribbing right sides together with the main fabric and zig zag or serge it in place.

Turn the bib right sides out and press.

Begin pinning your bias tape at the back of the neck and pin it all the way around the bib. Sew in place, being sure to catch the front and back of the bias tape in your stitch.

You are done!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and until next time…

Happy Sewing!

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Uncategorized6 Comments

About Jess

When I was a young girl, my nickname was Jessica Rabbit. Fast forward 20 years, and I am married to the love of my life who, as fate would have it, has the last name Abbott. That's me! Jessica R. Abbott - aka, Jess Rabbit. Simply living a happy, yet crazy, love-filled life in Virginia Beach with 3 kids and 1 puppy in tow. Read More…

Subscribe

« Christmas Stocking with Free Pattern – Styled 8 Ways
Sewing Rabbit Team 2014 Search »

Comments

  1. Ally - Design Rewind Fashions says

    December 3, 2013 at 10:45 am

    Such an adorable and simple gift to make! I used to go through these like crazy when my girls were little. Thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
    • Elisa from CharmingDoodle says

      December 3, 2013 at 2:54 pm

      They’re so handy, aren’t they? Thanks Ally!

      Reply
  2. Melinda says

    December 3, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    What sort of clips are you using instead of pins? I’m intrigued….
    Also, am I missing a printer friendly version of instructions?
    Thanks for an adorable pattern.
    m

    Reply
    • Elisa from CharmingDoodle says

      December 3, 2013 at 9:48 pm

      Melinda, great questions! The instructions are in this post so you can pin or bookmark it for future reference. The pattern itself can be downloaded from a link within the post for printing. The clips are so fun! I rarely use pins because I just love the clips. Type ‘sewing clips’ into Amazon or look for them at Joann Fabrics. I highly recommend them!

      Reply
  3. Jenya says

    December 3, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    Well done Alisa 🙂 Cuteness galore 🙂

    Reply
    • Elisa from CharmingDoodle says

      December 4, 2013 at 9:33 am

      Thanks Jenya!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Hello, it’s me.

When I was a young girl, my nickname was Jessica Rabbit. Fast forward 20 years, and I am married to the love of my life who, as fate would have it, has the last name Abbott. That's me! Jessica R Abbott - aka, Jess Rabbit. Read More…

Stay updated!

Popular Categories

  • DIY
  • Videos
  • Articles
  • Round Ups

Some Popular Posts

Knot Dress – Free Pattern

Knot Dress – Free Pattern

Sequin Pillowcase Flower Girl Dress

Sequin Pillowcase Flower Girl Dress

16 Patterns to try in 2016

16 Patterns to try in 2016

Running Belt DIY

Running Belt DIY

Fabric Shops you Oughta Know

Fabric Shops you Oughta Know

Latest from Instagram

jessrabbott

❤️ reflect love ɹǝɟlǝɔʇ loʌǝ Writing ❤️
reflect love 
ɹǝɟlǝɔʇ loʌǝ

Writing teacher appreciation cards for the Orlando Outreach #loveweek2020 with @elevationchurch ‘s @elevationorlando campus! No matter where you sit on the fence with returning to school / not returning to school...we can all love one another a little bit better and lift each other up. YOU ARE APPRECIATED!!! YOU ARE LOVED!!! You are seen, known, and worthy! So step away from the news and love your neighbor today, whoever that might be!
If it solves a problem for me, it might solve a pr If it solves a problem for me, it might solve a problem for you too 💙💙. All you need is a paper clip to turn your mask into a bracelet, when you don’t need to use it but are still out and about. I wrote a blog post to show how easy it is. And even came up with another idea that is, dare I say it, even EASIER than this 🤪👊🏻. Link in bio - and thank you!
Use a laundry bag to keep your face mask ties from Use a laundry bag to keep your face mask ties from getting tangled!!!
For when you can’t afford a single thing from Gu For when you can’t afford a single thing from Gucci, but know something bougie would make your kids smile Christmas morning. Someone’s old Gucci dust bag turned into 2 scrunchies - yes ma’am!  Upcycle ftw using @mellysews super easy #scrunchiediy - you know they would sell this for like $$$$$$ - but a dust bag went for $10 - I call that winning! And ps - is it sad that this is the first thing I have sewn in like 6 months??? Scrunchies - really?!! 😂😂❤️
Hiking to monasteries, drinking the best beer on t Hiking to monasteries, drinking the best beer on the planet made by monks, morning runs and ferry boats, pretzels as big as our heads, Oktoberfest and apfelsaftshorlee...Munich, oh how we have missed you! 😍😍😍
Pinky out —-> high tea with a little entertainme Pinky out —-> high tea with a little entertainment 😍😍😍
Watch out London...the Abbotts are here!! The adve Watch out London...the Abbotts are here!! The adventure officially begins ✈️✈️✈️ #WillHomeschoolForTravel #abbottfamilylifeadventures
Date night with my boo...I love that we laugh toge Date night with my boo...I love that we laugh together.....and that he will ask me to dance even when no one else is dancing when one of my favorite songs comes on ❤️❤️❤️ #Laughterissexy #datenight
Catfish. It’s what’s for dinner. 😂😂❤️❤️. J/K I was busy eating tuna when he caught this off the dock! Lololol - raising kids right. Go catch us some dinner boy!! Lol - I have honestly never had catfish, I know there are some yummy Cajun dishes with it...🤔 This time he got lucky...catch and release 😁👍🏻
Load More... Follow on Instagram

What we’re pinning

Latest from the blog

Duck Tape® Light Up BowTie and Suspenders

Duck Tape® Light Up BowTie and Suspenders

Ready for the Fight

Ready for the Fight

Lander Pants

Lander Pants

Rushcutter Dress

Rushcutter Dress

Aster Shirt

Aster Shirt

Copyright © 2022 · Savory theme by Restored 316