Wash Cloth Bibs - a little tutorial

Need a baby gift that is easy to make, every parent will use for years, and is useful not just decorative?   Baby bibs made from nice looking wash cloths are an easy gift and one that typically isn't duplicated by anyone else.

Materials needed for one bib -

1 standard wash cloth - with printed/woven design or plain
Bias tape to match the wash cloth, approximately 1.25 yds -
     you can either use the extra wide, double-fold bias tape by Coats and Clark (this is what i use)
     or make your own.   If the later, then you want it to finish at about 1/2" to 5/8" when finished.
If using a plain bib, then add any ribbons, lace, appliques, etc that are desired


General process -

1. Lay the wash cloth flat and mark the middle of the top edge.

2. Using the template below to cut the neck opening. Use the V to center the template on the washcloth.  Top edge of the template should be approximately 6" in width.

3. Cut (or make) a length of bias tape or binding (this needs to be on the bias to go around the opening smoothly) that is approximately 1 to 1.25 yds long.  Mark the center of it.

4. Pin the bias tape/binding down matching centers of the tape and washcloth.  Stitch it down from end to end.   And you're done with the bib.

Gratitudes:

1. Report from Osteo doc was that he thinks the knee pain is nothing major (arthritis aggravated by the months on prednisone) and that it is treatable.

2. For the cortisone shot seeming to have helped a lot in controlling the pain.   May it continue to!