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From: Thornhill
Date: 09-28-2005, 09:44 AM (1 of 7)
| I would appreciate ideas for making lined bandana bibs for a girl in kindergarten that drools excessively. Want a snap closure. What size and shape? |
User: Thornhill
Member since: 09-27-2005 Total posts: 3 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 09-28-2005, 10:41 PM (2 of 7)
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One of the girls mentioned somewhere on the forum about using the tablecloth material that is lined for bibs, and you'd think you could get a gingham or something that would go with bandana fabric, it would stop the saliva from soaking through onto her clothing. I am wondering if you could measure her neck, cut out the neck circle at one corner and put a snap or velcro piece on the ends for closing, it would give a v-shape bib. Does that make sense?
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: Thornhill
Date: 09-29-2005, 07:47 AM (3 of 7)
| This makes sense. I find velcro messy as her hair is longer and gets caught in the velcro. |
User: Thornhill
Member since: 09-27-2005 Total posts: 3 |
From: auzzi
Date: 10-02-2005, 02:24 AM (4 of 7)
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Have you considered a bandana bib based on the toddler hand-towel bibs? Check this site for basic instructions - and line the bib with flannel, flanellette of light-weight towelling. When it is necessary to change bandanas, the little one can easily pull it off/ put it on without snaps, velcro, buttons or ties. http://sewing.about.com/library/weekly/aa070398.htm |
User: auzzi
Member since: 10-28-2003 Total posts: 56 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 10-02-2005, 08:14 PM (5 of 7)
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When I was working in a rehab facility, we used the hand towel type bib. They worked wonderfully, but pulling them on and off did a number on these folks' hairdo's! I wasn't sure from your post whether you were interested in the cowgirl look, complete with that paisely bandana print, or the style. You could line your fashion fabric (be it quilter's cotton, terry, flannel...) with something absorbent or something waterproof (that thin, coated tablecloth fabric?). As for snaps, visit your best notions department. There are 3 ways: Easy: Sew-on snaps. It's not hard, but it'll take you a while. Easier: Buy some snap-tape. $$ Both halves of the snap are attached to a binding. You can Snip and machine stitch to the back of the bib. Easiest: Dritz has snap pliers and snap kits in all sizes. Once you take 2 minutes to read the instructions on the back of the package, it takes no time to apply them. I think they hold up better than sew-on's too. Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 10-02-2005, 08:32 PM (6 of 7)
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I just did a quick search and I found 2 sites that sell them (I think). I pass them on just in case their descriptions give you any good tips. http://www.dribble-bandanas.co.uk/ http://www.webehave.com/SpecialClothing.htm (scroll down to see) http://www.ableapparel.com/%7Eableappa/cgi-bin/cart/agora.cgi?product=Bib Idea--for a waterproof backing that is breathable but won't be too heavy, you can find a waterproofing spray at a good outdoor sporting store (REI, for ex) and pre-treat a layer of a thin cotton and then assemble the bib. I think the treatment involves laundering and then you spray it and put it through the dryer. some of REI's waterproofers (http://www.rei.com/online/store/Search?vcat=REI_SEARCH&stat=7889&langId=-1&storeId=8000&query=water+proof+spray) Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007
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From: Thornhill
Date: 10-04-2005, 05:39 PM (7 of 7)
| Andreasews has a lot of good ideas. This young girl is actually my granddaughter, who has cerebral palsey, or something similar. Where we live it is compulsary to attend school. She is in a wheelchair, basically blind, very hard of hearing and cannot hold up her head properly; therefore I want comfort while wearing this bib (therefore the snaps), and the mother wants fashion. Last year I quilted bibs for her, however they are not fashionable enough for school. All ideas are very much appreciated. |
User: Thornhill
Member since: 09-27-2005 Total posts: 3 |
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