How to make a bandana bib

1. Materials & tools

Materials (one bib)

• Outer fabric (double gauze, cotton) — about 25 cm square
• Backing (towelling or terry, absorbent) — the same size
• 1 set of snaps

Tools

• Sewing machine (or needle and thread)
• Fabric marker or pencil
• Ruler and scissors
• Iron
• Pins or clips

2. Make the pattern (auto-generated in Katagami)

With the Katagami pattern tool, you just enter the finished size and it drafts a seam-allowance-included pattern, tiled to print at actual size on Letter or A4.

1. Open the tool
   Open the pattern tool and choose “Baby” → “Bandana bib” from the tabs at the top.
2. Enter the size
   Enter the neckline width and depth, and the bib size. Snaps at the neck points.
3. Set the seam allowance
   Use the slider at the bottom (beginners: 1.0–1.5 cm / about 3/8–5/8 in).
4. Print
   Press “Print (actual size)”, then in the print dialog set Scale = 100% and turn “Fit to page” OFF. Check the 50 mm calibration box on the first guide sheet with a ruler.

3. Cutting the fabric

1. Cut 2
   Cut one outer and one backing from the triangle pattern.
2. Corners
   Clip the corner seam allowances so they turn out crisply.

4. Sewing

4-1. Sew right sides together

1. Place the outer and backing right sides together and sew around, leaving a ~5 cm turning gap.
2. Trim the corner allowances.

4-2. Turn right side out

1. Turn through the gap and shape the corners.
2. Slip-stitch the gap, or topstitch all around to close it.

4-3. Add the snaps

1. Attach a snap at each of the two top corners to fit the neck.

5. Tips & variations

• Absorbent backing: terry on the back soaks up drool.
• Mix and match: make several in coordinating prints.
• Great gift: a set of bandana bibs makes a lovely baby gift.