Pink Plaid Adult Bib Pattern
Make Stylish Bibs for Adult & Senior Needs
Free, Full Size, Downloadable Sewing Patterns
This is a pretty bib for special occasions. It would work well if you put it on at home under a jacket and then removed after dinner. This pattern could easily be dressed up to suite the styling preferred by your senior parent making her feel more comfortable in a restaurant or other public event.
| This is a pretty bib, suitable for Cotton Flannelette, Tablecloth Fabric or any fabric that is soft enough to gather well and still be absorbent. It is important to choose a Fabric that launders well. You can add detail with lace or ruffles. * Pre- wash fabrics. |  |
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*Print the Pieces and Tape Them Together
Matching the Grid Lines and Letters.
#1. Sewing Instructions:
How to Make Bib, Finished with Bias Tape
Step #1
Cut out pieces using the inside lines.
Cut 2 Yoke Pieces- there are 3 different yokes to choose from.
- B. Yoke with tie ends - suitable for bias tape including the wide type
- C. Yoke - suitable for a narrow bias tape
- D. Yoke - suitable for bias tape including the wide type
Cut 1 Body Piece
Step #2 Finish Body Piece
Finish each side with Bias Tape, finish bottom with Bias Tape.
Sew 2 lines of long stitches for gathering. Pull the threads until the top of the yoke fits between the two circles on the yoke.
Step #3 Assemble the Yoke
Place wrong sides together, finish with Bias Tape
Stitch body to yoke between circles. Use 2 lines of stitching
one on either edge of bias tape
Step # 5 Velcro
Fit the bib for Velcro placement and stitch in place.
#2. Sewing Instructions:
How to make a Bib, Finished with Facings
Step #1
Cut out pieces using the outside lines.
Cut 2 Yoke Pieces- there are 2 different yokes to choose from.
- B. Yoke with tie ends - suitable for facing
- C. Yoke - suitable for facing
Cut 1 Body Piece
Step #2 Finish Body Piece
Turn 1/4 inch hem on each side, then finish bottom the same way.
Step #3 Assemble the Yoke
Stitch body, right sides together, to one of the yoke pieces between circles. Open the body from the yoke.
Place the second yoke on the other, right sides together. Sew on stitching line leaving a 4 inch opening for turning. Clip seams, turn, slipstitch the opening closed. Press carefully and topstitch if you choose.
Step # 5 Velcro
Fit the bib for Velcro placement and stitch in place.
Tip #1 - Washing
When using Velcro, close before laundering.
This will minimize damage to other clothing in the laundry load.
I will prevent bibs from snarling up if you are washing several at a time.
Tip #2 - Traveling
Bring an attractive bib along for long airline flights where eating will be required.
Tip #3 - Traveling
Everyone can use a bib on long car trips to save yourself from spills.
Tip #4 - Cosmetics
Keep a bib in the bathroom to slip on before applying make-up.
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Suze