Inspired by some very sweet handmade bibs that Baby Erik has, I decided to try one myself. I have a bevvy of adorable fabrics and flannels waiting to be made into baby projects (hmm, now why would that be? perhaps a really, really big project is coming up?), but I thought better than to dive in to the nice fabrics and decided to practice on something a little scrappy first. And good thing.
So, here are my thoughts:
My top stitching is not great! I think I can stitch together something straight well enough, but even these simple curves are testing me... On the other hand, I could coordinate the thread so it doesn't show as much and it would probably be fine. I think 1/4 inch is too much of a seam allowance. Hmmm.
Should one wash bib fabric before sewing it? It's something that will obviously be washed many times, so yes? I don't know the answer. Maybe a sewing guru can tell me...
And isn't it funny that the ends don't seem to meet? The pattern calls for a snap, but I'm thinking velcro is the way to go. In any event, shouldn't they meet up? I'm pretty sure I cut it properly...
Alora, a little more futzing before I go into full baby bib production, but i'm probably not too far away : )
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cute bib! I always prewash fabric before using it in things because of chemicals in the dye and shrinkage.
I think the bib will lay nicely around the neck once it's fastened in the back, so it's not a problem that it doesn't meet right now.
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