Even if the needlewoman is not strong in sewing, she can create the simplest bib to make life easier for herself, her sister or friend. This device is necessary for children from birth to one year and sometimes older. Sewing patterns are simple enough to cope with the work in a couple of hours.
Why does a baby need a bib?
A bib performs an important function, it helps protect clothes from dirt. Almost every piece of fabric that is tied to a baby's chest can be called a bib or a bib. It is necessary from birth to absorb milk and then, as the child grows, to absorb porridge, puree and other food.
The product itself will still have to be washed, but it is easier to clean than clothes, and it is also not a pity to throw it away soon. Therefore, a baby bib makes life easier for moms and dads. First of all, it should be made of safe material, and secondly, it should not cause discomfort to the baby.
What types of bibs are there for children?
Baby bibs come in different shapes and types. What shapes can you find in stores:
- bib - usually a semicircle that can be worn not only during meals. Safe, body-friendly fabric is used for its creation;
- apron - bib for babies after the first year of life. More effective, since at this age babies begin to get dirty more actively. Used when eating;
- The cloak is also used after one year. This form is convenient because it ensures the cleanliness of the hands, and not just the chest;
- bandana - a small bib that is recommended for babies up to one year old;
- container – a plastic product that is a breast pocket.
Fasteners also come in a variety of forms, but most often they use Velcro or buttons. Buttons fasten well, but they are inconvenient to fasten. Large and small sizes and various shapes are available. In addition to fabric products, there are oilcloth bibs. They are recommended for babies who are starting to get dirty. But for babies under one year old, you should buy only soft, high-quality fabric.
There are companies that make bibs from hypoallergenic, soft and at the same time repellent materials that wash well and do not lose color. When choosing things for a baby, you need to carefully and thoughtfully decide on a manufacturer that will take into account all the requirements of parents.
Interesting bib ideas
You can use your imagination when creating stain protection for your child by choosing the shape of the product. Almost all bibs are made the same way - a triangle or a semicircle, perhaps a square with rounded edges. To make an ordinary bib interesting for your baby, you can make it in the shape of a favorite animal, cartoon character or children's book. Triangles in the shape of collars with ties or bow ties are popular. Among the store options, the most interesting is a plastic bib container, which allows you to not drop food on the floor.
Important! It is recommended to sew a do-it-yourself bandana bib using patterns for children under one year old, as it is too small for older children.
Choosing fabrics for a bib
Before you learn how to sew a bib for your baby yourself, you need to decide what it should be. Choosing the fabric for the product is a very important moment. What you need to consider before sewing:
- the material should not cause irritation or discomfort to the child;
- The product should absorb milk, water and other substances and at the same time be easy to wash.
For newborns, terry cloth is considered the ideal choice. And for older children, water-repellent bibs are often chosen, but in this case they should be long and wide.
Important! It is recommended to make a life-size pattern for a bib for feeding a child of any age from cardboard.
Simple pattern
DIY bibs, patterns for which are publicly available, have several shape options. It can be a triangle, from which a bandana will be made, a square with a semicircular depression on top. The most common pattern for a bib is a drop-shaped bib with a depression or a square with a “loop” on top.
Sometimes there are variants of bibs in the form of flowers, clouds and animal faces. But the triangular or semicircular variant remains the most common. The seamstress only needs to print out a ready-made stencil, according to which the product can be sewn in an hour and a half.
Sewing the product
When the pattern is ready, we begin the process of creating the bib. How to sew a bib:
- Trace the stencil with soap or chalk on the back of the fabric. Step back 1 centimeter and make the contours.
- Cut out the pieces with sharp scissors.
- Place the two pieces together with the right sides facing each other.
- Sew and leave a small space, do not sew it.
- Turn the future bib inside out.
- Cut the same shape out of oilcloth, but it should be a little smaller. Insert the material inside.
- Sew on bias tape.
How to decorate a baby bib with your own hands
To prevent the baby from being capricious because of the bib, it is recommended to decorate it. Popular ideas:
- felt appliques;
- lace;
- embroidery, cross stitch;
- creation of acrylic paintings;
- application of fringe.
Do not decorate the items with beads, glitter or sequins. The child may put small parts in his mouth and swallow them.
Important! You can create a pattern for a child's bib with individual sizes and ties yourself.
How to get your child used to a bib
There is no universal way to accustom a baby to a bib. Each parent must invent their own, individual recipe. It is recommended to choose the product correctly so that it is comfortable in size, and, of course, in shape. If you buy a bib in the form of a favorite cartoon character, the chances of a good reaction from the baby increase.
Even a novice seamstress can sew a bib for a child on her own. Usually these are simple shapes. The difficulty arises at the stage of searching for ideas for an interesting design. It is important to determine the optimal size and use soft, high-quality fabric for sewing.
