DIY Baby Bib TUTORIAL with FREE baby bib PATTERN

 

As promised here is my TUTORIAL and my adorable baby girl, Chloe Alexa, wearing the ladybug bib I made today.

 

 

 

Below is my step by step tutorial. First print out your FREE pattern from my last post which also tells you the supplies you need.

 

 

  

 

 

STEP 1

 

Cut out your printed pattern and use it as a guide to cut your first cotton pc. for back of bib.

leave a 1/4 inch seam on outside of pattern.

 

 

 

 

 

Step 2

 

Now cut your pattern template in half. use the bottom half of template and cut red colored fabric for bottom half of the front of bib. Leave 1/4 inch seam around sides of bib and 1/2 inch on top.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 3

 Use the top half of template and cut black fabric leaving the 1/2 inch seam on bottom. This is the top half of the front of bib.

 

You should have 3 pieces:

 

The back

The front (top)

The front (bottom)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Step 4

Now pin together the front of bib. Place the bottom half on top of the top half and pin at 1/2 inch seam.

Stitch together and press open.

 

 

 

 

 

Step 5

 

Here is the front of your bib. Pressed open. Now add felt details to front of bib using colored thread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 6

attatch ribbon to front of bib with pins facing down. I used 14 inches of ribbon for each tye.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 7

Then place the back of bib ontop of your front and pin. Leave about a 3 inch "hole" at bottom of bib and pull ribbon tyes down and out. You will stitch the bottom and top half of bib together but leave the bottom open. (so you can turn bib inside out after stitched)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 8

 

Now turn bib inside out threw hole you left at bottom of bib. Once turned right side out press.

 

 

 

 

Step 9

 

After you press your bib you should topstitch edges (making sure you close "hole" at bottom of bib)

 

 

 

 

 

FINISHED BABY BUGGY BIB

 ENJOY YOUR BUGGY BIBS EVERYONE :)

 

MISSY B. & Chloe Alexa

 



Free LADYBUG BABY BIB PATTERN & Tutorial (part 1)

 

 

easy to make buggy bibs

 

 

 

 

MATERIALS NEEDED TO MAKE ONE BIB ANY STYLE:

-Light to medium weight cotton print fabric – 6” x 9” rectangle for top of bug body, 6” x 9” rectangle for bottom of bug body, 9” x 11” coordinating print for back of bib, 1 1/2” x 3” rectangle for cheek circles (fabric colors will depend upon bug you are making - black & pink/red dot for ladybug body - purple for ladybug cheeks, two coordinating yellows for bee body - pink for bee cheeks, rainbow stripe & green for beetle body - orange for beetle cheeks)

 

-Colored felt – 1 1/2” x 3” rectangle for cheek circles

-Sewing thread – white & color that coordinates with fabrics

-Embroidery floss – Fuchsia/hot pink, white & black

-1/2” Satin ribbon – two 13” pieces of a coordinating color for neck ties

-3/8” Grosgrain ribbon – six 3” pieces of black for legs

-Buttons with two holes – two 7/16” black buttons & two 3/4” to 7/8” white buttons (black buttons are sewn on top of white buttons to make eyes)

-Medium rick rack – three 9” pieces of black for stripes on bee

 

Download Pattern below and I will post the TUTORIAL Tomorrow!

Pattern is for Newborn-3 months old.....FREE BUG PATTERN
Widen neck hole by 1/4 inch or 1/2  inch for 3-9 months old.



                                                               colored felt

                                                    colored cotton

                                                         colored ribbon

       

                                                needle, pins and colored threads



stay tuned for TUTORIAL....

DIY: Decorate with Nursery Rhyme Prints

 

 I am selling these decorative Nursery prints at my ETSY shop, Perfectly pink boutique. They make great baby shower gifts!!!!

 

Recently I have been inspired by 19th century children's book illustrations. I found a Nursery Rhyme book at my local library with beautiful pictures inside done by Randolph Caldecott; who was a famous children's illlustrator in the late 19th century. 

 

I scanned his prints into my computer and reprinted on cardstock. The Print above is 6x8. I hot glued the cardstock print to firm pink felt board. I then hot glued white eyelit trim around the print and felt board. Finally hot glued 3 inch wire ribbon  about 22 inches long to the top of the decorative print and finished it with a bow.

 

I hung the decoration on my daughter's dresser in her nursery. It also looks darling as a door hang. Or wall art. See below.

 

I like the simplicity of the black & white print. This one above is the smallest I made 4x5. I think it is adorable at this size. Any questions feel free to comment!

Enjoy! Missy B.

 

DIY: Flower, Twine & Lace Garland Decor

Chloe is 3 months this June 8th. We are having an intimate ceremony at our home in honor of both our families traditions of blessing a newborn child.

We will have both a Cantor and Priest performing traditional Jewish and Catholic ceremonies in a combined ceremony. We added a "new" part to combine the ceremonies by asking the grandparents to bestow a wish or read a touching poem for our sweet little girl.

We are looking forward to this special day :)
I now have the fun part of figuring out the decorations for the affair. I decided I want delicate looking decor; fresh and airy! I thought baby's breath was appropriate for the occasion and I Love the look of soft pink Roses.

So I'm off to Michael's Crafts to shop for some goodies to create this image I have in my mind: Soft light and airy Flower Garland with Twine & Lace. I'm thinking to drape over the windows and entry ways of our center dinning room.

DIY: Child's Crayon Tri-fold Wallet

Crayon Tri-fold Wallet by SUBEARTHEN COTTAGE
WHAT A CUTE IDEA!

                                                       

Need something to keep cutie busy at restaurants, on car trips or anywhere there's a lot of waiting? This crayon wallet is the perfect size to tuck into your purse so you'll always have something handy to entertain your little cutie. I'm totally going to knock this off and create one for myself!
wallet measures about 14" x 6" when open I'm working on a pattern right now...I will post along with a quick tutorial ASAP!

Rag Dolly

RAG DOLLY
by Missy Bernstein



My Trusty Sewing Machine...from my FIT days



RAG DOLLY PATTERN cut outs

I really like her look...
Baby Bangs
Pig Tails
&
MaryJanes


She would make a cute children's book character...

DIY: Cheeky Bunny Ear HeadBand....

Bunny Ears are all the Rage!!! Seen on the runway and High Fashion Mags for Spring...

Simply done craft for hip chic, trendy mommy and children of all ages....

why not create this cheeky accessory for your next easter get together...

And why not BEAD-DAZZLE your guests!!!!

THESE BUNNY EARS ARE EVERY WHERE  :)

Even for the Bedroom....  ;)

Quick way to craft Lace Bunny Ears:

Black Head Band
Black Lace
Wire or Black Pipe Cleaner

HOT GLUE LACE TO WIRE ATTACH WIRE TO HEAD BAND

VIOLA!

WRAP DIFFERENT COLOR RIBBON AROUND WIRE FOR EXTRA FLARE!!!!

Play it by Ear

By Country Living

Step 1: Cut an 181⁄2- inch-long piece of bias tape. Hem the cut ends under 1⁄2 inch on each side, then stitch together the long side to form a casing. Fold the casing in half so that the ends touch and use a straight pin to mark the fold’s center.

Step 2: Feed an extra-thick, 12-inch-long pipe cleaner through one end of the casing, stopping at the pin. Feed a second pipe cleaner through the casing’s other end until it, too, meets the pin; remove pin. Bring the casing’s open ends toward each other and twist the exposed pipe cleaners together to form a rabbit ear shape. Repeat steps one and two to make a second ear.

Step 3: Cut a piece of bias tape the length of the headband, plus one extra inch. Wrap the tape over the headband, then use pins to mark the two spots where you want to attach the ears (use the photo at left for guidance).

Step 4: Remove the tape from the headband and stitch the long side together, from the pins out to both ends of the tape; stitch these ends closed, and remove pins. Twist the ears’ pipe-cleaner ends around the headband in the desired spots, then slide each end of the headband into the casing. Use a needle and thread to slip-stitch the tape around and between the ears closed.

Enjoy, Happy Easter!!
Missy B.

Spring In Bloom: Flower and Wreath Baby Head Band



My Baby Girl Chloe born March 8,  2012
wearing DIY : Sun Burst Head Band

My Sleeping Beauty wearing DIY: Wreath of White Poppies

Dear Followers,

I am sorry I have not gotten the chance to post new simple crafts for your enjoyment. I delivered my baby girl Chloe Alexa on March 8th and have been consumed by her beauty and love!

I decorated her last week with flowers by crafting two different designed headbands using 1/2 inch elastic, an artificial flower (sun burst), white paper flowers (white poppies), and hot glue!

***(You can find cheap flowers at your local dollar store, Paper Flowers are found at ACMoore or Micheals Crafts in the scrap booking aisle.)

These designs are very simply done. You measure the elastic by the circumference of your baby's head and add 1 inch. Simply hot glue the flowers directly to the elastic, creating any pattern you choose. (I liked a large white poppy in the middle with smaller poppies on the side for my wreath headband.)

Once the flowers are glued securely you then hot glue the elastic on either end ( 1/2 inch on either side) to close the band and create a tiny headband for your baby!

Now you are ready to take beautiful pictures of your lovie and send out greeting cards wishing your family and friends a very Happy Spring!!!!!

Enjoy!

Missy B.

Decorate your Cutie and Yourself with Shamrocks!

Here's a quick craft for St. Patty's Day. Decorate your little cutie with green felt shamrocks. Create pins, hairband ties, and headbands by cutting out green felt and hot glueing them to whatever you have laying around the house...

This green felt cut out was simply hot glued together using two different sized shamrock cut outs,  and a green button. Once dried simply hot glue the back of the felt shamrock to a bobby pin and VIOLA! A simple statement for your hair this St. Patty's Day!

Use the template below as a pattern. Adjust size when printing to fit your need; smaller shamrocks for hairpins or clips or larger in size for a headband accesorry. Have fun!

Peter Pan Collar Necklace Tutorial

Hope you enjoyed this DIY Scissors, Fabric, Glue Tutorial!

Have a great weekend.

Missy B.

Free Pattern Download: Click on Image and Print