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Toddler bib and smock

November 6, 2015 by Lisa Grable 17 Comments

At some point, babies start feeding themselves. Using a spoon and fork are wonderful milestones, but a toddler bib is needed when the baby bibs don’t cover enough territory when yogurt, oatmeal, and other goodies are involved. Here is a toddler bib I designed based on one of our family heirlooms.Sewing a toddler bib or smock is a quick diy project that helps keep mealtime a little neater. Toddler smock can be used for meals or art time.

Supplies

You will need two pieces of fabric 30 inches wide by 14 inches, matching thread, coordinating double-fold bias tape (2 yards), a new size 14 needle, chalk or a sewing marker, a 1-inch safety pin, and scissors. I used two cute cotton animal prints, but you may want to use terry cloth for the inside fabric.extra-wide-double-bias

Instructions for toddler bib

  • Wash and dry the fabrics exactly as you plan to wash and dry the bib. Press and cut.
  • Cut 32 inches of the bias tape. Fold in a half inch at each end then top stitch along the long side.toddler-bib-drawstring
  • Place the two fabric pieces wrong side together. Fold in ½ inch along the sides and press. Fold and press ½ inch again. Topstitch ¼ inch from the inside edge.
  • Along the bottom edge, fold in ½ inch and press. Fold again to make a 1-inch hem and press. Stitch ¼ inch from the inner edge.toddler-bib-hem
  • Next you will make a casing along the top edge. Fold in ½ inch along the top and press. Fold again to make a ¾ inch casing and press. Stitch close to the edge.
  • toddler-bib-armholeTo make the armholes, measure 4 ¼ inches from the side edge. Measure 1 ½ inches down from the top edge and mark a dot. Measure 5 inches more towards the center and mark a dot. Mark a third dot 7 inches from the side edge and 4 ½ inches from the top edge. Connect the three dots in curve (it should look like a smile). Cut open through both layers. Repeat for the other side.
  • Cut two strips of double-fold bias tape each 19 inches long. Starting at the center bottom of the armhole, insert the edge of the armhole into the fold of the bias tape. Stitch along the edge of the tape. At the end, fold ½ inch of the raw edge in, overlap over the beginning of the tape, and finish stitching. Repeat again for the other armhole.Sewing a toddler bib or smock is a quick diy project that helps keep mealtime a little neater. Toddler smock can be used for meals or art time.
  • Firmly pin the safety pin into one end of the 32 inch bias strip. Feed the pin through the top casing. Tie a single knot into each end of the drawstring. Adjust the bib to fit the child’s neck and make the two free ends even.

Let’s talk story

My mother’s aunt, Tía Rosa, was a couture seamstress for a Magnin department store in San Francisco. She made the original smock for me. She passed love of sewing down through our family. It makes me happy to see my grandson wearing this version.

I’ll look for questions in Comments or lisa[at]thecasabouquet[dot]com.

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  1. marilyn1998

    August 21, 2019 at 3:49 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!

    Reply
  2. marilyn1998

    August 16, 2019 at 7:19 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!

    Reply
  3. Teresa

    July 15, 2017 at 9:21 am

    I have experienced (many times) a bib that was too small to effectively cover my toddler grandchild that insists on feeding himself. Thank you for sharing your wonderful bib with us and for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty!

    Reply
    • Lisa Grable

      July 16, 2017 at 7:13 am

      Hey Teresa, I know, right? Of course we want toddlers to try everything and this bib makes cleanup and laundry a little easier. Thanks for reading!

      Reply
  4. Carol ("Mimi")

    July 11, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    So cute! I love the ‘whale’ fabric. hank you for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I’m sharing your link on social media.
    Carol (“Mimi”) from Home with Mimi

    Reply
    • Lisa Grable

      July 12, 2017 at 6:37 am

      Hey Carol, Thanks so much! Our grandsons like anything with ocean animals!

      Reply
  5. lorigraceh

    July 7, 2017 at 1:19 am

    Thank you for sharing at ‪#BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty‬.

    Reply
  6. Clearissa Coward

    July 6, 2017 at 11:15 pm

    So cute! Thank you for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.

    Reply
    • Lisa Grable

      July 7, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      Hey Clarissa, Thanks for your comment!

      Reply
  7. Grammy Dee

    July 4, 2017 at 1:40 am

    How cute, I love it! You’re so talented 🙂 Thank you Lisa for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post.

    Reply
    • Lisa Grable

      July 4, 2017 at 7:51 pm

      Thanks so much! I don’t know about talented, I had the one my Tía Rosa made for me to copy!

      Reply
  8. sizzlesue15

    July 3, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    Oh that looks so cute. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. Have a great week!

    Reply
    • Lisa Grable

      July 7, 2017 at 3:35 pm

      Hey Sue, I was afraid this smock would be looked at as “girls only”, but the little boys enjoy wearing them. They even understand the concept of keeping their clothes clean!

      Reply
  9. Donna

    July 2, 2017 at 10:21 pm

    I LOVE this! Again, so cute and practical.
    #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty

    Reply
    • Lisa Grable

      July 3, 2017 at 6:38 am

      Hey Donna, Thanks for your kind comment. These bibs are so practical. They last through many washings, and keep the grandchildren clean!

      Reply
  10. Kathleen

    November 6, 2015 at 4:05 pm

    How cute is this??? I love it!! I really want you to open a store on Etsy or sell at a local market. =))

    Reply
    • Lisa Grable

      November 7, 2015 at 12:39 pm

      Thanks for your sweet comment! I am making a plan, you know, it just takes me awhile. We have lots of babies around here right now!

      Reply

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