How to Make Applique Bibs
If you want to spruce up your baby bibs, sew on applique. Applique is the technique of sewing a layer of fabric over another layer of fabric. Even though your baby might not recognize or even acknowledge the new picture or patten on her bib, it is a cute way to give your baby some style. You do not need to be a professional tailor to use the applique technique. With just a few snips and stitches, you can make an applique bib for your baby.
Things You'll Need
- Pencil
- Cardboard
- Scissors
- Fabric adhesive paper
- Fabric
- Iron
- Fabric shears
- Interlining sheet
- Thread
- Needle
- Sewing maching
Instructions
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Draw a picture on a piece of cardboard with a pencil. For example, draw the outline of a heart onto the cardboard. Cut the outline out of the cardboard using scissors. Use the cardboard as a template for the applique fabric.
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Place the template onto the fabric adhesive sheet. Cut a 1/2-inch border around the template from the fabric adhesive sheet. The border ensures it covers the entire template and gives you leeway for cutting mistakes. Iron the fabric adhesive cutout onto the wrong side of the fabric. Place the template over the fabric adhesive sheet and cut out the pattern using fabric shears.
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Place the cut out fabric shape onto the bib with the fabric adhesive side touching the right side of the bib. Iron the fabric shape onto the bib, then pin the fabric shape to the bib. The pins help hold the fabric shape in place and help you locate the position to place the interlining sheet.
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Place the template onto the interlining sheet. Cut a 1/2-inch border around the template from the interlining sheet. The interlining sheet gives an added layer to hold the fabric shape to the bib.
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Invert the bib, so the other side of the bib is facing upward. Iron the interlining cutout onto the wrong side of the bib. The interlining sheet helps keep the fabric shape in place after repeated use. Fabric alone can shrink or shift position while in the washer and dryer.
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Flip the bib, so the fabric shape side is facing upward. Sew around the edges of the fabric shape using a sewing machine or a needle and thread. Zigzag stitches around the edges are one common stitch used with appliques.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not leave the iron unattended.
