Long-Sleeve Waterproof Bib (Stain-Proof)
Little ones don’t worry about stains, but we do. To keep everyone happy, we’re making a long-sleeve waterproof bib that’s stain-proof!
Project preview
This video is for members
Join Lulu Ferris to watch the complete class and sew along at your own pace.
What you’ll make
Sew a long-sleeve bib that covers a child’s clothing during meals, painting, and other messy activities.
The class version layers translucent plastic over woven cotton and includes a lined front pocket, close-fitting knit cuffs, and bias ties at the back of the neck.
What you’ll learn in this class
- Align fabric and plastic using the pattern.
- Bind the pocket before attaching it.
- Join the sleeves and body layers.
- Finish seams with a serger, zigzag, or pinking shears.
- Bind the outer edge and form neck ties.
- Stretch knit cuffs evenly into the sleeves.
- Use clips to avoid holes in the plastic.
Fabric and notions
The class version uses woven cotton, translucent plastic, knit fabric for the cuffs, and bias tape for the pocket edge, outer binding, and neck ties.
You can use waterproof fabric instead of layering plastic over cotton. For the plastic version, use sewing clips to hold the layers without puncturing them.
Make it your own
Choose a playful cotton print beneath the clear layer and coordinate the cuffs and bias tape. Finish the visible binding with straight stitching or a decorative zigzag.
For another child-friendly waterproof project, see the IKEA high-chair cushion cover.
Pattern sizes
The pattern provides two age ranges: 3–12 months and 1–3 years. Trace the appropriate size before cutting the fabric and plastic.
The video class includes the printable long-sleeve bib pattern in both age ranges.
Pattern & materials
Patterns are included with membership
Active members can download every available PDF and materials list.
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