You suggested it, I did it. After making matching bibs to accessorize the nappies, I was given another challenge. A reader suggested I appliqué the bibs. I must admit, I didn’t know what appliqué was… it sounded like something tricky one does with fancy thread and an expensive sewing machine, but it’s not!
Its taking a piece of the print and sewing it on a different background as a feature.
This means I can make matching bibs out of fabric off-cuts, even when the scraps are so small that they’re bound for the garbage. So here’s the results: turning trash into treasure. ![]()
I don’t personally use bibs much, preferring to let baby’s clothes do the job instead, but all my baby clothes are ruined as a result.
Doing this gives me the chance to make something else besides nappies. I also like that I’m recycling scrap material, and I have some thing to include as a little “bonus” to my valued customers. So thanks for the suggestion (you know who you are). ![]()


yay looks awesome! Applique is a great way to use tiny bits of fabric
Love it Lara, doing a fantastic job!
Hey these look asyik sekali bu!! Hebat
I really like the appliqué idea too – a great recycling and coordinating woohoo!! Sorry to hear about all the dramas of ur scan. I’ve got mine in 2 wks. Habis itu aku akan pesan berberapa nappy – dan bib kalo ada. Can’t wait!! Xo
Ooh I like that camp fabric, awesome!