Zakka 2.0 Week 6 | Apple Bib

Week 5 winner, #23 Robin (Not Ever Sewing)

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Quarter 1 winner of a $50 Fat Quarter Shop GC, #233 Sally P.

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We’re moving out of the kitchen and on to a project for the kiddos this week with the Yum Yum Apple Bib.    And a bonus, you have no where to head to today because it’s my stop on the sew along! 🙂   I didn’t want to get confusing with too many posts, so everything is included below.  Sorry for the looong post!

The prize for this week’s project includes (1) package Pellon® 805R Wonder-Under®, a $25 GC to Form&Fabric, and a $30 GC to Stash Modern.

You may link up your finished Apple Bib today through Sunday July 14th at 11:59 pm EST for a chance to win the Wonder Under from Pellon, the $25 GC to Form&Fabric and the $30 GC to Stash Modern Fabrics.

To link up your project, click on the frog below and follow the instructions.

One entry per person, please.

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Phew, let’s get to the bib!

I don’t have any babies living at my house these days but I still really enjoyed making the Yum Yum Apple Bib.

It’s quirky, adorable and functional and truly looks like something you’d buy at a boutique shop!   I can’t wait until my nephew is big enough to wear it.

On mine I decided to increase the absorbency by adding a layer of batting in the middle.    When my kids were little they soaked through thin bibs and ended up with wet clothes so I think the extra layer helps.   I went ahead and appliquéd my seeds before sandwiching with the backing so that the stitching did not show on the reverse.

(This picture is after making the sandwich and cutting out my apple shape.)

I also used Vinyl Fuse on the backing fabric so that nothing could leak through.    (I have seen some struggles with using the Vinyl Fuse, but I  absolutely love it.  You really have to be patient and iron well to make sure the fuse is secure.)

The project goes together quite fast with the most time spent on the binding.   The bib is finished with bias binding and if you are new to using it, make sure not to pull too tight as you go around the curves.   It’s okay for the binding to appear ruffled as you’re sewing.  This is making room for it to ease over the curves and fit snugly.

I love the details in a project and the seeds and leaf are the icing on the cake!   I decided mine needed a stem too. 🙂

If you don’t have a need for a bib, this would be a cute potholder without the ties.  I think I see a red apple potholder in my future!

Have fun sewing this week and be sure to leave a comment on the post to enter my giveaway.

I have 5 sample packs of Aurifil thread, 1 mini fabric pack with sewing stickers from Form&Fabric and a Pellon interfacing/batting charm pack to offer.   I’ll choose 7 winners on Friday July 12th!

xo Lindsey

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  • Anita

    Love your bib! Thanks for all the great tips 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Gina Snyder

    Love your fabric choices!

    GinaReplyCancel

  • DeborahGun

    Gorgeous bib – and thanks for the tips 🙂ReplyCancel

  • melle@feathered ruffles

    This bib is A.Dor.A.Ble…

    I have used vinyl fuse making wipe off chair slips for a friend’s dining room chairs. she wanted to be able to keep the cat hair off her suede chairs and to have easy wipe off of the covers when she had company…. 🙂 I found it easy to use, but you have to go slow… 🙂

    Thanks for the giveaway! I’ve not yet tried aurafil thread. Maybe I’ll win!ReplyCancel

  • You bib is darling! Love the stem!ReplyCancel

  • Beth T.

    Lindsey, thanks for the advice about sewing on bias binding–complete with helpful photo. That is just what I need to take the plunge!ReplyCancel

  • M

    Your bib is so cute!:DReplyCancel

  • I think you’ve added some very practical ideas: the extra batting and the Vinyl Fuse backing. Great and I love the stem!ReplyCancel

  • What a cute bib. I’ve been wanting to try the vinyl fuse material. Interesting.

    Thanks for sharing.

    DebbieReplyCancel

  • Beth

    Perfect – we have a little one in need of some bibs! Thanks for the tips!ReplyCancel

  • Jane grom MA

    Great job!! Love it. Thanks.ReplyCancel

  • Eileen DiPietro

    Lovely and you’ve added some really practical tips. ThanksReplyCancel

  • gillian hosman

    I love this baby and I have a baby I need to make it for. Beautiful blogReplyCancel

  • Cindy

    So Cute! Great idea making a potholder from the design. I have a load of red fabric calling to me!!ReplyCancel

  • Adorable bib. I don’t have anyone to make this for and was considering a hot pad. It would probably be cute with my yellow bell pepper pad.ReplyCancel

  • Becky Coyle

    Your bib is adorable!ReplyCancel

  • Jan

    Your bib is too cute. I don’t know anyone who needs bibs, but I’ll be making a few potholders.ReplyCancel

  • Cute Lindsey! I am making one today and also adding the batting.ReplyCancel

  • Kristy

    Very cute, your binding looks perfect!ReplyCancel

  • Yay Lindsay! That bib is adorable!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa

    I love the bib :). Makes me wish I too had someone to give one to!ReplyCancel

  • Vicki H

    Very cute bib, I love the stem and leaf. I haven’t seen Vinyl Fuse before, where is a good place to purchase?ReplyCancel

  • Denise

    Your bib came out so cute. I like the idea of making potholders with the apple shape. Might make a hot pad too, like was done with the pepper shape. First, though, will make a bib for my great grandson.ReplyCancel

  • Dell

    Vinyl fuse was a great idea for bib. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • So cute, love it!ReplyCancel

  • That is a really cute bib. Not in need of any yet, so I would make a set of potholders. Mine are getting a bit worn.ReplyCancel

  • Emilee

    Good idea to add the vinyl. I think I will have to make more!ReplyCancel

  • Lori Smanski

    This is an adorable bib. I really like the batting and vinyl added. Perfect.ReplyCancel

  • my goodness, LInds! This is super cute, and would be great for my soon to arrive, new nephew ♥ReplyCancel

  • What a cute bib! You made it look easy.ReplyCancel

  • lynn

    adorable. i have no babies in my life right now, but i love your idea of a potholder-i’m going for that-thanks!ReplyCancel

  • That is an adorable bib and would be great as a potholder, too.ReplyCancel

  • […] project.   This week we are making the Yum-Yum Apple Bib and Lindsey has shared her project at LR Stitched.  She added a couple of great ideas to her bib and added a stem and used a product called vinyl […]ReplyCancel

  • What an adorable bib and great additions to include a stem and vinyl on the back!!ReplyCancel

  • I’m so delighted that I was lucky enough to win the quarterly prize! FQS is always sooooo generous!

    The bib is adorable, and I know two little guys that would look great wearing one of these. Guess I’ll have to get moving with the sewing. Thanks for the great tip of adding the extra batting in the middle, too!ReplyCancel

  • Jacklynn Grimm

    Such a cute bib! That would make a great mug rug, too, without the ties of course!ReplyCancel

  • mary moon

    Hi Lindsey,
    I am having an absolute ball participating in another awesome sew along hosted by YOU!!!!! So far all the projects have been easy but I am challenged on the upcoming quilts with the paper piecing technique however,
    the challenge is welcomed as I m learning something new 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Tamie

    Love this bib. I think there might be one in my future.ReplyCancel

  • Very cute! I love the fabrics you choose! That gingham/check/whatever is fantastic.ReplyCancel

  • I think I’ll be making mine into pot holders. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • So cute. All of the projects from this book have been so darling. It is on my
    wish list.ReplyCancel

  • Anne

    Bib is absolutely adorable!ReplyCancel

  • Love your take on this project! Thanks for mentioning the fusible vinyl, as I’d never heard of it. Wish I hadn’t just gotten home from Joann’s. Lol. Never mind. It’s always good to have an excuse to go back. Since we had a new baby born in our family yesterday, the timing of this project couldn’t be better. Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • Rozina D.

    This bib is super cute Granny Smith green! Thanks for hosting this sewalong.(and all the giveaways, too…)ReplyCancel

  • Charity

    So cute 😉ReplyCancel

  • Lou

    Great bib! I am thinking potholder too:)
    Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • Johanna Lovering

    Love the green apple bib!
    Pot holder is a great idea.ReplyCancel

  • Jenny

    Adorable!! I would be thrilled to win!!ReplyCancel

  • I think potholders are a must!ReplyCancel

  • That bib is just uber adorable!!!!! Great choice of fabrics and adding the stem.ReplyCancel

  • Carmen

    I love that bib! Thanks so much for the giveawayReplyCancel

  • » Giveaways–June 11, 2013

    […]  LRStitched – one package Pellon 805R Wonder-Under, a $25 gift certificate to Form&Fabric and a $30 gift certificate to Stash Modern.  Enter by linking up your finished apple bib through Sunday July 14 at 11:59pm EST.   There is also a giveaway for 5 sample packs of Aurifil thread, 1 mini fabric pack with sewing stickers and a Pellon interfacing/batting charm just for commenting  There will be 7 winners chosen Friday July 12. […]ReplyCancel

  • Terry

    I finally put my bib up on Flickr this morning. Your pictures and comments really helped. I didn’t put the vinyl on the back like you did, but I think that was a great idea!ReplyCancel

  • kimberlee

    I think I’m going to make this as a baby gift, too cute! And thanks for that helpful tip about the bias tape ruffling.
    Is there a list of each of the projects in this SAL?ReplyCancel

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  • ellisonlanequilts

    Well that is just darling Linds! We are partial to granny smiths over here so green would be my call too!ReplyCancel

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