Looking for a baby accessory that’s as adorable as it is practical? Well you’re in luck–we’ve been in love with making bandana bibs lately, which is convenient because they’re so easy to stitch up. Whether you need a gift for a baby shower, something for your own little one or are looking for new projects to stock your Etsy store with, bandana bibs fit the bill. Download the free pattern and follow along with this easy as pie tutorial. Click here to jump down to the video.

Spoonflower's Baby Bandana Bib Tutorial

One of our favorite things about these bibs is that they’re a great batch project; once you get your pattern printed, you can cut out and sew up three or four in a row without spending much more time than it takes to make one. And since babies are messy, beautiful things, having a lot of spare bandana bibs is never a bad idea. Plus, you can match them with different outfits. 😉


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Materials for Making Your Bandana Bib

Materials:

Here’s what you’ll need to make one bandana bib:

    • Bandana bib pattern (it’s free!)
    • A fat quarter of fabric (We used Organic Cotton Knit)
    • Scissors or rotary blade and cutting mat
    • Pins
    • Snaps, velcro or button
    • Fabric pin and a pencil
    • Sewing Machine
  • Step-by-Step Baby Bandana Bib Instructions

Cut out the pieces for your bandana bib

1. Cut out your pieces.

You need to cut out two identical pieces with the bandana bib pattern, so fold your fabric in half, place the pattern right on the fold, and cut. You should end up with two boomerang shaped pieces.

Right Sides together and pin the pattern in place

2. Lay out pattern pieces and pin. 

Lay out your front and back pieces, right sides together. Pin everything in place.

SF-BandanaBib-2InchGap

3. Sew the edge.

Sew around the edge with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Leave a gap (2” works great) for turning the bib inside out.

Your bandana should now look something like this!
Design featured is Floral Tropical Leaves by Shopcabin

4. Flip the bib right side out.

We like using a pencil to push out the corners. You should end up with something that looks like this:

Topstitching around the bandana, closing the gap

5. Fold and topstitch.

Fold the edges of the gap inward, so they match the rest of the bib, and pin in place. We’re going to topstitch around the bandana bib to give it a polished look, which will also close up the gap.

Add in your closure. We're using pearl snaps on ours
Design featured is Cool Polka Dots Banana by Littlesmilemakers

6. Add in your closure.

We’re using pearl snaps, but you can use KAMsnaps, Velcro, or even a button.

A few bandana bibs made with Spoonflower fabric
(Left to right) Designs by KimsaWillowlanetextilesLauren M Holton, WeegalleryKristin Nohe, SodabyAmyLittlesmilemakers

7. You’re done!

Now find a cute baby to put this thing on!

Looking for other newborn/baby craft projects? Check out knit baby leggings, this stretchy baby Jersey hat or this dress for toddlers. In addition to being real, real cute, these projects all use just a fat quarter of fabric, so they’re great for busting your stash and making good use of extra fabric. Happy making!