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Baby bib – quick DIY school spirit shirt and tie

March 13, 2017 by Lisa Grable 14 Comments

I’m showing you how to make a baby bib that has school spirit flavor. I wanted to make a team bib for my grandson Duke and give it a little prep flair with a button-down and tie look.Sewing a school spirit baby bib is a quick diy project that dresses up baby while keeping mealtime neater. Baby bib with necktie uses 3 fabric colors.

Supplies for school spirit baby bib

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You will need 3 coordinating fabrics, thread, buttons, and Velcro for a school spirit baby bib.baby-bib-spirit - 1

  • Pattern
  • Tracing paper roll, 18 inches wide
  • Polyester/cotton blend fabric in 3 coordinating fabrics
  • Size 14 sewing machine needle
  • I used a zig zag foot, but a straight stitch foot will work
  • Matching thread
  • Pins
  • Scissors
  • Sewing marking pen (or chalk)
  • Two tiny buttons
  • Velcro or snaps

Instructions for school spirit baby bib

  • Choose 3 coordinating fabrics for vest, tie, and shirt.
  • Wash and dry all the fabrics and press if needed.
  • Trace the pattern onto tracing paper. The pattern uses ¼ inch seams. You may want to make your traced pieces larger for ½ inch seams.baby-bib-spirit - 2
  • Pin the pattern pieces to the fabrics and cut. Be sure to line up the grain arrows. The collar and pocket welt should be your “shirt” fabric (4 collar pieces, 1 welt), the tie on your “tie” fabric (2 pieces cut on the bias), and the bib on your “vest” fabric (2 pieces cut on the fold).baby-bib-spirit - 3
  • Sew the main bib pieces together and turn right side out. Press.baby-bib-spirit - 4
  • Sew the tie pieces together. Clip the corners. Turn right side out. Press. Pin the top edge of the tie to the top edge of the bib, aligning centers. Baste together if desired.
  • I made the collar differently from the pattern directions. Sew three sides of the two collar pieces together, leaving the neck edges free. Trim the corners and turn right side out. Press. Press the seam allowance of the neck edge inwards.
    baby-bib-spirit - 5
    baby-bib-spirit - 6

  • Carefully make a snip at the center of the neck edge of the bib and tie to ¼ inch. The pointed ends of the collar pieces go in the center.baby-bib-spirit - 7
  • Place one collar piece over the raw edge of the bib, lining up the pressed in seam allowances. Topstitch in place. Repeat with the other collar piece.
  • Starting at the back edge of the collar, fold in half, making the collar look nice in the front. Sew Velcro strips to the back to use for a closure.baby-bib-spirit - 8
  • Sew the pocket piece together wrong side out along the long edge. Turn right side out. Press so that the seam is centered on the back. Press in the seam allowances on the two short edges. Topstitch in place on the left front. Make sure it is placed lower than the collar point.
  • Sew tiny shirt buttons to the collar points through all layers of the collar and bib.Sewing a school spirit baby bib is a quick diy project that dresses up baby while keeping mealtime neater. Baby bib with necktie uses 3 fabric colors.

Resource links

  • http://www.vanillahousedesigns.com/p189-dude-babies/
    • Dude Babies bib pattern from Vanilla House Designs
  • http://saidosdaconcha.blogspot.com/2011/11/quilts-quilting-how-to-make-quilters.html
    • Quilter’s knot directions from Constança Cabral
  • http://www.nancyzieman.com/blog/sewing-2/absolute-easiest-way-to-sew-collars/
    • Collar sewing technique from Nancy Zieman
  • http://www.sew4home.com/tips-resources/sewing-tips-tricks/stitching-and-cutting-corners-correctly
    • Stitching corners from Sew 4 Home
  • http://www.sewingfreebies.com/babybibpatterns.html
    • A nice bib roundup from Sewing Freebies
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  1. Teresa - Aging Like a Fine Wine

    August 10, 2017 at 7:16 pm

    What a handsome little guy with his new bib! It was such a cute idea! Thanks for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. Sharing on social media.

    Reply
    • Lisa Grable

      August 11, 2017 at 6:24 am

      Hey Teresa, Thanks so much!

      Reply
  2. Grammy Dee

    August 10, 2017 at 1:15 am

    How adorable! Love it! Thank you Lisa for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared your post on Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, and Twitter.

    Reply
    • Lisa Grable

      August 10, 2017 at 12:00 pm

      Hey Dee, Thanks so much for the comment. I enjoy Blogging Grandmothers Link Party!

      Reply
  3. Carol ("Mimi")

    August 6, 2017 at 1:23 pm

    This is so cute! What a wonderful gift for new parents! Thank you for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I’m sharing your link on social media.
    Carol (“Mimi”) from Home with Mimi

    Reply
    • Lisa Grable

      August 6, 2017 at 5:19 pm

      Hey Carol, Thanks so much. This bib is great for a toddler who might already know about school spirit!

      Reply
  4. Lori Hill-Smith

    August 5, 2017 at 12:01 am

    That’s so cute!! Thanks for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty

    Reply
    • Lisa Grable

      August 5, 2017 at 7:35 pm

      Hey Lori, Thanks! and thanks for the share.

      Reply
  5. Clearissa Coward

    August 4, 2017 at 6:19 pm

    How cute is that? Lisa you must live near me. I’ll bet you bought a lot of that fabric. Thanks for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I have shared on social media.

    Reply
    • Lisa Grable

      August 4, 2017 at 8:47 pm

      Hey Clearissa, Thanks so much! I see you recognized which school we cheer for around here!

      Reply
  6. sizzlesue15

    August 4, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    Hi Lisa! What an adorable baby bit and perfect for the little guy! Thanks for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty and have a lovely day.

    Reply
    • Lisa Grable

      August 4, 2017 at 8:42 pm

      Hey Sue, Thanks as always. Little Duke looks adorable in the bib, and he likes it too!

      Reply
  7. Christie Hawkes

    August 4, 2017 at 3:30 pm

    I need a University of Utah bib — and then I need a baby to put it on. 🙂 Thanks for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.

    Reply
    • Lisa Grable

      August 4, 2017 at 3:48 pm

      Hey Christie, Thanks for coming by. I hope you get your wishes on both accounts! I know I was very lucky to find the school spirit fabric. I won’t tell how many yards of it I have!

      Reply

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