Tuesday, April 24, 2012

WIP Wednesday: repurposed jeans



I love a denim bib, it's classic.  It doesn't wear out, it's soft, it's cute and looks good with everything!  It's non-gender specific so it can get passed down to the next sibling or cousin . . .


If you don't save jeans for sewing projects, you can find little denim pockets at your local resale shop or garage sale on children's clothing or most men's jeans which have a perfect little (change) pocket.  

I have an old kingsize denim dust ruffle that I almost got rid of several years ago.  I'm so glad I kept it, I've used it over and over again.  A seamstress should always have a good supply of denim on hand to recycle, especially if you have teens.  You can save a ton of money repairing holes in jeans.  (I used to iron those jean patches into the backs of holes, but now I just sew a piece of denim to the back)


Bib directions
Pick 2 coordinating fabrics (preferably 1 in denim! ) I prefer to use flannel for the back, besides it feeling softer, it will absorb more.  Look for a slightly thinner or worn denim when making bibs, as it will be more pliable and not so heavy.

Press and starch your 2 coordinating fabrics.  (When sewing an item with 2 different fabrics, one is bound to shrink more than the other.  I prefer to press with heavy steam before cutting the fabric as apposed to pre-washing.  Starch will help the fabric from becoming distorted while cutting)

With right sides together, pin and mark bib pattern.  Cut out the 2 pieces of fabric together, at the same time.







Pin and sew the 2 pieces,  leaving a 2 inch hole along the bottom of the bib.  Cut notches around the curves to minimize bulk.   Turn right side out and press.

Cut out back side of small denim pocket before sewing onto bib to minimize bulk.  Pin pocket on center of front side of bib.  Sew down along edges using matching thread.  To make pocket functional, only sew along the top of the pocket flap, and up the sides of the pocket, stopping at the top of the opening on each side.  (back stitch to secure edges)



Sewing the pocket onto the front of your bib AFTER sewing front and back together will give your bib more stability (not as it is shown above)



Top stitch all the way around close to the edge of the bib.  (This will close the opening at the bottom)


My thoughts on picking your closure - A button would be adorable, but I'm too lazy to make the button hole, strings take too long to tie (and make), a velcro bib is easily pulled off by a toddler (so tells me an experienced mother) so I prefer a large snap.

These bibs will get lots of wear so reinforce the ends.

I hand picked this color and weight of thread that looks like the thread used on jeans.  

If you're interested in this pattern, leave me a comment and I'll email you the pdf.  Please make sure that you are not a "no-reply blogger".  

  
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85 comments:

  1. What a fantastic idea. they look great.

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  2. Too cute! We are going to have another little one in September and I will definitely be making some of these!

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  3. Great ideas for baby bibs! Would greatly appreciate the instructions if you please.

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  4. Could I have the pattern for the bib, I make them and then donate them to a hospital in my area. Thank you, Karen Shoutz

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  5. I a new great grandson and my husband passed away before he was born. I would love to recycle some of Papaw's jeans for him. I've used his shirts to make teddy bears. If you still share this pattern, I would love to have it.

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  6. I would love to have this pattern! I have several friends having babies and would love to have a cute gift to make them. Thank you!

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  7. This would make for a great present, I would love to have the pattern.

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  8. I love upcycling and reuseing. I would like ... no love ... the Pattern, please :)

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  9. I wood love the pattern if it's still available please☺

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  10. I would love to have this pattern to make bibs for my first grandchild due this month! Please email the pattern to me? My email address is moyraroux@outlook.com.

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  11. I love your bibs! May I have the pattern please? I plan to make them for my new cousin.

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    1. Jennifer, you emailed me as a "no reply" blogger. Please send me your email and get the pattern right to you :)

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  12. Please email me the pattern, I'm expecting my first grandchild in March. Thanks so much! debimri@gmail.com

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  13. please send me the pattern smsaunders.9599@gmail.com

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  14. Would love to have this pattern for my first grandchild!

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  15. Lisa,
    You emailed me as a "no reply" blogger. Please send me your email and I will get the pattern right to you :)

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  16. I would love the Baby bib pattern. Neighbor across the Street just had a Baby Girl.. and I want to make her some for her Daughter..

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  17. I, too, would love to have this pattern> Would you please send me the pdf?

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  18. Eva, you emailed me as a "no reply" blogger. Please send me your email and get the pattern right to you :)

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  19. I would love a copy of this denim bib pattern. ssburga@gmail.com

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  20. Could you please send me the pattern? I would love to make this for my new grandbaby due in June... ( sowens760@gmail.com ) Thank you...

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  21. Me ha gustado. Me podrías enviar el patrón? Gracias!!!

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  22. I would love to receive this pattern. Thank you for sharing!

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  23. Nice. Please I would love to receive the pattern. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Hi my sister just had a baby and I would love to make her one of these! :)

    If possible I would love to receive the pattern.

    Thank you so much for this great idea.

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  25. Could I have your pattern - love the idea!

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  26. Looks easy enough to make more than one as gifts for our grandchildren. Please send me the pattern

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  27. How clever - I love it! Could you please email me the pattern? I was admiring your Kitten Around Quilt and stumbled on this while looking at your blog. Thank you. wtulloch@town.harwich.ma.us

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  28. pattern please rjnewman1@gmail.com

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  29. I would appreciate you sharing this pattern with me - rena@exhibitmanagement.com. Thanks!

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  30. Hi, I would like the pattern for this cute bib, please. Thank you!
    rhonda_carmody@att.net

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  31. Love, love your quilts!! Would love to have pdf. Of bib.

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  32. I would love the pattern for this bib. I have been searching specifically for the side closure you have done. Thank you.

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  33. Love the Bib and would like the pattern, please. Email address: nana2alyssa@gmail.com

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  34. I would love the pattern, it's a great idea. Please send me the pdf pattern. Thanks
    MLo

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  35. Please email your bib pattern. i have a new great granddaughter and would love to make this for her. pamkattawar@yahoo.com thank you!!!!!

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  36. can you please send me the pattern, I'm using this for a school sewing project, my email address is darcylee2005@icloud.com

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  37. Could you please send me the pattern (karin.ruthven@gmail.com) - my friend's little boy would love this! Thank you very much.

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  38. Pattern Please!!! bbmurphy1957@gmail.com

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  39. Please send email pattern to caldwell.squared@gmail.com

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  40. May I please a pdf of pattern. Have some jeans I need to start cutting but needing pattern. Want to donate them to young mothers that come to thrift store I volunteer at.

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  41. I am going to be an auntie in September! I love this idea! Would love your pattern!☺️

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  42. I would love to have a copy of this pattern, please. It's adorable!! My email is kelly4sew@aol.com Thank you.

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  43. Adorable! First grandbaby is on the way, so please send bib pattern!

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  44. Love the denim baby bib! New grandchild on the way! Can't wait!!

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  45. I would love to make some of these for my coming niece. My email is flash5mort@hotmail.com
    These look cute and, more importantly, durable. Thanks for the complete instructions!

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  46. OMG So cute and I have a bunch of baby showers this spring could I please get the pattern??
    aliciabeth@sbcglobal.net

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  47. Hi I would really love this pattern
    Kindest regards lesley
    lesley.forrester1960@gmail.com

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  48. I have a new great niece coming, and would love to make this for her. Would you mind sending the pdf? Thanks so much!

    Carla

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  49. do you still have this bib pattern? i love it! i had found another but this is so much cuter! would love to have the pdf..thank you!
    kmrogers5354@gmail.com

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  50. My daughter is expecting a little boy in May and I would love to make her these bibs. I am hoping that this pattern is still available and you can send me the pdf. My email address is jackie.whissell@gmail.com

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  51. Please send me the bib pattern to: Head2toejewelry@gmail.com. Such a great idea!! Love to use my old jeans for something useful for my grandbabies!!

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  52. This is such an awesome idea! I love it, please send me the bib pattern I would love to try this with my many left over scrap jeans!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful ideas and projects with us!!

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  53. Darling bibs. Please send pattern momsbakingagain@gmail.com. Thanks!

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  54. Can you please send me the PDF bib pattern!!
    Super cute and easy! Thanks!

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  55. Pattern please, I have a grand-daughter due any day now!!

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  56. I am new to sewing and have a grandchild on the way, and would love to have this pattern. Thank you for sharing!!!!!

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  57. I would love to receive the pattern in my email mborlovetz@ruralinet.net thank you so much

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  58. Very cute! Please email me your pattern.

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  59. My I please have the pattern too? I have a grand-nephew on the way and these would be perfect. Thank you!

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  60. Are you still sending out the pattern for this bib? It's so cute and I'd love to make a few for a new nephew coming in September!! (bryantdixie@gmail.com)

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  61. I just found 2 jeans, which don't fit anymore, so I am planning to make a pillow cover, but I am sure there is enough fabric to also make your cute bibs. Is it still possible to send me your pattern. I love to make it for a nice and adorable boy, who is the son of my sons' best freind. Thank you in advence

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  62. Love the bib. Please email me the pattern to bowkarenman@gmail.com
    Thank you very much.

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  63. I would love to have the pattern. I have a TON of denim I've been collecting and THIS is the year to start sewing through it. These would make great gifts :). Thanks a heap!

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  64. Very cute bib!! A great idea for repurposing old jeans. May I please have the pattern? Thank you! bearman4@gmail.com

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  65. This is a great idea for old jeans. Please send me the pattern!

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  66. Please send me the pattern. I have lots of old denim waiting for a great project like this! Thank you. kbknutson@popp.net

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  67. love this sooo cute please send me the pattern if you are still doing this thankyou mlborley@gmail.com

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  68. I would love this pattern! I’m not a blogger! I plan on making a few for an upcoming reunion! Poseypatch@hotmail.com

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  69. Please send me the pattern. These are adorable.

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  70. Please send me the pattern for the denim bibs. Very cute! Thanks! deanna.vangrinsven@yahoo.com

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  71. Please email me your pdf pattern for the denim bib. I love it! Thank you!
    pkwedel@gmail.com

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