Baby Bibs

 As someone who is just starting out in the world of sewing I knew I wanted to create gifts for others. These bibs were fairly simple in their overall design. I have to admit that while the design was simple, these took a looooong time for me to finish. A few choice words may have slipped out as I taught myself how to put on snaps and applique and just sew! Ryan and Rhubarb were likely scared for their lives more than once, but I eventually triumphed and feel like I have the process down...for the most part!

Completed Bib

The front is a red and white polka-dot pattern

The owl applique I designed took some time. I embroidered the eyes and beak and then used fusible adhesive to attach the owl to the bib. Then I straight stitched around the owl and did the wings in a sort of free hand manner, going over the same line multiple times.  

I used Terrycloth on the back and attached my Midwestern*Molly tag prior to stitching the front and back together. I used a tutorial I found online to print on fabric using my inkjet printer. I will look for the link and post it. 

 This is the second in the series, a set I made for an upcoming baby shower gift.

Both bibs close using snaps and I like the finished look it gives the final product. Confession: I went through SEVERAL sets of snaps before these came out looking normal. I need to do more research on snap setting. There must be some sort of trick that the directions failed to mention.Despite the frustration, I will definitely be making more bibs in the future!