Years ago I made over-the-head bibs from handtowels using ribbing around the neckhole. I want to make some for my grandkids. Does anyone know the guidelines for cutting the hole the proper size?

Thanks again Cuties. I came back and found even more suggestions for my project. You are the best!

Well Queen I do believe u got even more than u asked for. *

Hi I found another site for you . Hoppe this helps you out Suzanne http://www.blisstree.com/breastfe...

here's the link for the instructions on emblibrary..

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by queenofhearts 15 Feb 2010

Even has pictures!

HI I HAVE BOUGHT OVER THE YEARS SINGER SEWING BOOKS IN THE ONE SEWING FOR KIDS IT SAYS:::USE TOWEL BOUGHT @ THE DOLLAR STORE CUT 5 INCH CIRCLE WITH CENTER OF CIRCLE ONE THIRD THE DISTANCE FROM ONE END OF THE TOWEL CUT 3INCHES WIDE RIBBING WITH THE LENGH TWO THIRDS THE CIRCUMFERENCE. STITCH SHORT ENDS TO FORM A CIRCLE USEING 1/4 SEAM ALLOWANCE #2 FOLD RIBBING IN HALF WITH WRONG SIDES TOGETHER DIVIDE RIBBING AND NECK EDGE INTO 4TH STITCH #3FOLD SEAM ALLOWANCE TOWARDS BIB TOP STITCH TO BIB THROUGH ALL LAYERS hOPE THIS IS CLEAR??CAROLYN

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by queenofhearts 15 Feb 2010

Very clear, thhank you.

Guess what, I just found a blank. The label is Rabbit Skins. It is made from a finger tip towel. The round hole is off center leaving more area for front. The hole is 5 1/2" across( bigger than a CD) and the ribbing is 3" wide, folded and serged with a 1/2" seam. Looks like the finished seamed ribbing is 16". i just looked up the cost from Shoppers Rule.com. It was $3.52 each, which I didn't ever order anymore, because I felt they were too expensive. Have fun making some. I will post photos of front and back. Kay

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I cut the hole the size of a CD. Measure the circumference and cut the ribbing 2/3 to 3/4 of that in length (depending on how stretchy it is) and just under 1.5" (or 7 cm) wide.

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by mops 14 Feb 2010

should be just under 3" - I 'm not quite used to inches!!

Thanks to all you Cuties. I knew I could count on you for the help that I needed. all helpful answers, Now I can get started.

A cd is a good guide to use. What I also did was to put thin elastic inside the ribtrim, because the ribbing do stretch with time and the elastic just keeps it in place around the neck and it stays neat. Happy stitching.

Hi

I have made a few of those bibs, but left the back open and put a snap there... but what you can do, is measure the childs head, and cut the hole out using a small bowl that measures the same around their head... maybe that will help you get the hole the right size.

Hi You can go to Embroidery Library under projects I think they have the instructions there. You can try Nancy Zieman site I think she features it also. Good luck Suzanne

I do recall this, as I remember, you fold the towel in half then place a !/2 of a CD in the middle of the fold of the towel to cut around. I can not remember the size of the ribbing to use. I am sure someone else will remember more. H&*