A Baby Bib: The Bapron

We are in the midst of the 2016 New Quilt Bloggers Blog Hop and I'm getting to know fellow new bloggers a little more.  This week when visiting Amista at Hilltop Custom Designs, I was browsing through her shop and saw a cute baby bib.  The pattern, by Jess at  Craftiness is not Optional, is called the Bapron because it's a baby apron, a cross between a bib and an apron.

I know a little fellow in the family who could use some of these and thought I would give one a try.  I purchased and downloaded the pattern and got started.  Here's the Bapron I made.

A baby bib, the Bapron by Paige Alexander

Instead of purchased double fold bias tape or making my own, I decided to use some left over bias quilt binding (which I had cut the wrong size for Colorful Cats pillow cover).  So I started with the red gingham binding and found the cute school bus print in my stash to go with it.

I even sewed on the binding as if I were sewing it onto a quilt.  I reduced some of the bulk by trimming part of the binding in the ties at the neck.  I'll ask the mother after the little fellow has worn it a few times about the binding I used.  She was thrilled about the extra coverage it would provide.

Binding pinned onto baby bib with the bulk  reduced (binding at top has not been been trimmed)

The pattern calls for using flannel on the reverse side, but I used an absorbent towel as the under layer, the same towels used in these banded kitchen towels.

Reverse side of Bapron baby bib

Here's a closer look at the Bapron.

Bapron made from gingham bias binding  and a school bus print

I realize the little guy is a long ways from going to school or riding the bus but it's never too early to think about learning.  I took this photo of all the schools buses parked and lined up at the Pickens County school bus shop.

Bapron baby bib photographed at Pickens County school bus shop

We are in the 2nd week of the blog hop, please visit fellow new bloggers from:

• The Sewical Network (my hive) hosted by Yvonne at Quilting Jetgirl
• Miss Bee Hivin' hosted by Cheryl at Meadow Mist Designs
• Hive Sewciety hosted by Stephanie at Late Night Quilter

And receive some great blogging tips and advice from seasoned veteran bloggers:

• Patty at Elm Street Quilts: 5 Tips for New Bloggers
• Cynthia at Quilting is More Fun Than Housework: New Quilt Bloggers Blog Hop – Blog Calendar
• Chelsea at Patch the Giraffe: Bedazzling Blogger: New Blogger Info Guide
• Yvonne at Quilting Jetgirl: Hosting a Successful Linky Party

I'm showing off my baby bib on Show It Off Saturday with Caroline at Sew She Can.