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Baby Bib Sewing Pattern
The Baby Bib is a beginner sewing pattern in 3 sizes, Newborn (0-6 months) to Toddler (18-36 months). It takes about 20 minutes in 4 written steps. It is free in the Sewzy app with every size included. Print it as a letter-size PDF or an A0 copy-shop file.
Updated October 11, 2026
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- About 20 min
- Sizes
- 3
- Steps
- 4
The Baby Bib pattern comes in 3 sizes, Newborn (0-6 months) to Toddler (18-36 months). It is a beginner project that takes about 20 min, in 4 steps. Best fabrics: quilting cotton, double gauze or flannel. It is one of the 13 free patterns in the Sewzy app.
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Sizes and fabric
| Size | Finished size and details |
|---|---|
| Newborn | 0-6 months, 9½ in |
| Baby | 6-18 months, 10½ in |
| Toddler | 18-36 months, 11½ in |
Measure loosely round the base of the neck; the snap gives about 1 in of adjustment.
Front: quilting cotton, double gauze or flannel. Back: terry toweling, flannel or minky for absorbency. Optional middle layer of flannel or pul (waterproof).
You also need
- 1 kam plastic snap (size 20) per bib, or 1 in of ¾ in hook-and-loop
- Matching thread
Pattern pieces
Bib
Seam allowance: ¼ in (6 mm) included.
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 4 steps, one at a time.
- Cut
- Sew
- Turn
- Snap
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Questions about the Baby Bib
How much fabric does the Baby Bib need?
Best fabrics: quilting cotton, double gauze or flannel. Exact amounts for each size are in the guide inside the Sewzy app.
Which sizes does the Baby Bib come in?
It comes in 3 sizes, Newborn (0-6 months) to Toddler (18-36 months). The size table on this page lists what each size fits.
How long does the Baby Bib take to sew?
About 20 minutes. It is rated beginner, and the written guide in the app has 4 steps.
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Sew the Baby Bib free in Sewzy
Open it in the app, choose your size, print it and follow the guide one step at a time.
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