September 25, 2025 • Updated June 1, 2026

How to Make a Baby Bandana Bib + Free Pattern

*Looking for a baby accessory that’s as adorable as it is practical? Well you’re in luck–we’ve been in love with making bandana bibs lately because they’re so easy and quick to stitch up. Whether you need a gift for a baby shower, something for your own little one or are looking for new projects to stock your small business with, this baby bandana bib fit the bill. Download the free pattern and follow along with this easy tutorial.

A few bandana bibs made with Spoonflower fabric

One of our favorite things about these bibs is that they’re a great batch project; once you get your pattern printed, you can cut out and sew up three or four in a row without spending much more time than it takes to make one. And since babies are messy, beautiful things, having a lot of spare bandana bibs is never a bad idea. Plus, you can match them with different outfits!

Download the free pattern

Baby Bandana Bib Materials

Free Baby Bandana Bib pattern
A fat quarter of Organic Cotton Knit fabric
Scissors or rotary blade and cutting mat
Pins
Sewing machine
Snaps, velcro or button
Fabric pin and a pencil

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How to Make A Baby Bandana Bib

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Step 1: Cut our your pieces

You need to cut out two identical pieces with the bandana bib pattern, so fold your fabric in half, place the pattern right on the fold, and cut. You should end up with two boomerang shaped pieces.

Step 2: Lay out the pattern pieces and pin

Lay out your front and back pieces, right sides together. Pin everything in place.

Right Sides together and pin the pattern in place

Step 3: Sew the edge

Sew around the edge with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Leave a gap (2” works great) for turning the bib inside out.

Step 4: Flip the bib right side out

We like using a pencil to push out the corners. You should end up with something that looks like this!

Your bandana should now look something like this!

Step 5: Fold and topstitch

Fold the edges of the gap inward, so they match the rest of the bib, and pin in place. We’re going to topstitch around the bandana bib to give it a polished look, which will also close up the gap.

Topstitching around the bandana, closing the gap

Step 6: Add in your closure

We’re using pearl snaps, but you can use KAMsnaps, Velcro, or even a button.

Add in your closure. We're using pearl snaps on ours

You’re done! Now find a cute baby to put this thing on! Looking for other newborn/baby craft projects? Check out this stretchy baby Jersey hat or this dress for toddlers. In addition to being adorable, these projects all use just a fat quarter of fabric, so they’re great for busting your stash and making good use of extra fabric. Happy stitching!

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