Free pocket baby bib sewing pattern (that actually catches the mess!)

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Baby bibs make such a great handmade baby shower gift. You can never have too many and making your own gives them that little bit more personality.

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Use this free pocket bib pattern to make a whole fun collection.

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- terry cloth or towelling - scrap of feature fabric - procare or other food-safe fabric - hook and loop tape - bias tape - sewing machine, scissors, thread

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Print and cut out the baby bib pattern template, there are two pieces, the bib and pocket.

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Cut out one bib piece from terry cloth, one pocket from your feature fabric and one pocket from Procare.

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Place the two pockets pieces with WRONG sides together. Pin bias tape across the top (straight) side.

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Sew bias tape into place.

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Pin pocket to the front of the bib piece, matching the top up with the pattern marking and following the curve.

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Swipe up for the full tutorial!

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