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Instructions – Views A and B
Page 8 of instructions (Step 1): For Views A and B – Place the interfacing at the top tabs. The interfacing will hang off the sides. Don’t worry it will be trimmed later. This interfacing is added to give structure to the closure at the neck. If you are using snaps, the interfacing keeps the fabric from tearing with repeated use. Fuse the interfacing to the wrong side of the fabric.
Step 2: Next, cut away the extra interfacing at the side tabs.
Step 3: Place the main fabric and lining pieces with the right sides together.
Step 4: Stitch the bib pieces together. Pivot 90 degrees at the top and bottom points to give a crisp point when stitching the pieces together. Use a 3/8″ seam allowance around the entire piece except at the side tabs. At the side, use a 1/4″ seam allowance. Leave a 2″ gap at the top to turn the bib right side out. You can leave the gap at the top or the bottom of the bib. You do not want to leave the gap at any corners or at any place where the needle would pivot. Gaps for turning garments are made where there are long continuous stitching. In the tutorial, I left the gap at the top. In this example, the gap is at the bottom.
Step 5: Now, before turning the bib, clip all the corners. Also, cut a slit in the top V to the stitching. I also trim the seam allowance to 1/4″ all the way around the bib.
Step 6: Turn the bib right side out through the 2″ gap. Take your time and push out all the corners. I also roll the seams between my fingers to press them all the way out. Tuck under the raw edges. Press with a hot iron. Then topstitch around the entire bib.
Step 7: Decide which type of fastener you would like to use before starting step 7. I personally prefer to use KAM snaps (20mm) in white.
Let’s examine the snaps closer. The snaps contain the following pieces: cap, stud, and socket. You will need 2 caps, 1 stud (male), and 1 socket (female) for the bandana bib. There are a great videos on how to use the KAM Pliers and snaps at www.KAMsnaps.com. Be sure and check it out.
Mark the placement for the snaps. The side tab should be 1″ across after stitching for all sizes except XS. For sizes S, M, L, and XL, measure 1/2″ from the side and 1/2″ from the top. For XS, measure 3/8″ from the side and top. Awl punch the spot. Do this for both sides.
Notice that the caps are on opposite sides of the bib. One is one the main fabric side and the other is on the lining side. This will ensure that the closure can overlap.
Step 8: This step is only needed if using Velcro for the closure. Separate the strands and place one on the main fabric and one on the lining fabric. Then, stitch around the edges of the velcro.
Instructions – View B only
These instructions and steps are to add the optional pacifier clip.
Step 1: Fuse the interfacing to the wrong side of one of the “B” pieces. There should be 2 pieces cut from the pattern.
Step 2 and 3: Place pieces with right sides together. Align the raw edges. Then, stitch around the entire piece using a 1/4″ seam allowance. Don’t forget to leave a 1″ gap to turn the piece right side out.
Step 4: Trim the corners and turn right side out. I use scissors to push out the corners. I also use the flat part of the scissors to push out the side seams. Once you have the seams pushed out, tuck the raw edges of the gap under and press the entire piece with a hot iron.
Step 5: Topstitch around the edge. This will close the gap that was used for turning.
Step 6 and 7: These steps are for the velcro or snap placement to connect the pacifier to the bib. For the snaps, measure 1/2″ and 1.5″ from one end and awl punch the hole or mark the placement. Center the holes in the middle of the piece. Place the caps of the snaps on the same side. For the velcro, separate the strands and place them on opposite ends of the same side. Stitch in place.
Step 8: Place the finished strip under the bib as shown in the above photograph. The piece should be 1.5″ under the bib. Stitch across the point where the 2 pieces overlap.
Congrats! Your project is complete! Please send me a message if you need additional help. Feel free to leave comments below.
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