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đŸŒ From Newborn Dribbles to Toddler Spills — One Bib Series Covers It All

✹ Sewing Confidence, One Bib at a Time

Babies don’t stay little for long—and neither should their bibs.
That’s why the Grow-A-Long Bib Series isn’t just another set of patterns. It’s a practical, confidence-building sewing journey that grows right along with your child (or the little one you’re sewing for). From those early newborn days to messy toddler mealtimes—you’ll have a bib ready for every stage, without wasting time or fabric on short-lived designs.

đŸ§” SPS Pattern Vault: Why these Patterns

Because they grow with your child, fit your skill level, and make the most of the fabric you already have. Each bib is gift-worthy, practical, and confidence-building—helping you sew something useful and learn a new skill along the way.

📏Pattern Features

đŸ‘¶ Newborn Burping Bib (Entry Level)

  • Size: Newborn to 2 years

  • Notions: (2) Size 20 snaps

  • Features: Sew assembly-line style, lightweight and absorbent, ideal for fat quarters.

  • Why You’ll Love It: A beginner’s win. You’ll crank out multiples in one sitting—perfect for shower gifts.

😇 Angel’s Wings Baby Bib (Entry Level with Binding Practice)

  • Size: 6 months – 2 years

  • Notions: 3 yds bias tape, scrap interfacing

  • Features: Unique wing shape, finished with binding, adorable gift-ready look.

  • Why You’ll Love It: The perfect intro to binding. Your skills take flight along with the wings.

🧒 Catch-All Toddler Bib (Beginner/Intermediate)

  • Size: Toddler

  • Notions: Velcro + snap (for pocket closure)

  • Features: Water-resistant outer, roomy pocket, secure fastener.

  • Why You’ll Love It: Messes don’t stand a chance. This bib means fewer outfit changes—and less laundry.

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Fabrics That Work for These Patterns

Here are 5 go-to fabrics that make every bib in this series shine:

  1. Cotton Diaper Cloth – soft, breathable, and absorbent.

  2. Baby Flannel – gentle on delicate skin.

  3. Terry Cloth – thirsty and durable.

  4. Quilted Cotton – especially for the toddler bib’s structure.

  5. PUL (Polyurethane Laminated Fabric) – waterproof, wipeable, and perfect for older kids.

Quick Pattern Hacks (Because Sewists Can’t Resist)

  • Add Personalization: AppliquĂ© initials or embroidery before sewing the layers.

  • Make It Reversible: Use two coordinating cottons—double the look, same effort.

  • Upgrade Closures: Try colorful snaps or button sets for a boutique finish.

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A Thoughtful Note 💌

Every stitch you make for a child is more than fabric and thread—it’s memory, comfort, and care wrapped into one small piece. These bibs may look simple, but they carry something powerful: your love, sewn in. And that, sewist, is what makes handmade irreplaceable.


Keep stitching beautiful things,
Rima

To learn more about Rima’s custom pattern designs, go to www.creationdesign.co 

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