Don’t have a bib pattern? No worries! The Object Project shows how you can use a cereal box to make a sewing template! Totally genius and very cute. Go here to see more!

Shannon, from luvinthemommyhood has posted a tutorial for making bibs out of placemats! I love this idea. Placemats are designed to be durable, plus you can find some really gorgeous prints nowadays! Even if you don’t have little ones, bibs are always a practical gift for new moms! You can find the tutorial at Nouvelle Mama!

The Treece Family shares an easy way to make an impromptu bib clip. Toss one of these in your diaper bag or purse and just clip a napkin around junior when you eat out! Go here for the details!

These bibs from Thimbly Things are absolute perfection. No interfacing and fewer stains? Um…Yes please! Plus, they’re just a joy to look at! Kristena repurposed an old pair of maternity jeans to make them and she walks you through the process here! Go ahead and click around while you’re there…you will surely be inspired!

These towel bibs from Nap Time Journal are big enough to cover chest, tummy, and lap…all the places food tends to fall when little hands are feeding themselves! Click here for the tut!

All of these remakes of men’s shirts are just so inspiring! Most recently, Shannon from luvinthemommyhood created this dress and I absolutely love it. Love the colors, love the breezy look about it, love the flower…love everything about it! It’s also encouraging to know that a beginning sewer created it since I’m still a newbie myself. Shannon doesn’t have a tutorial up yet, but she’s working on one so keep an eye out on her blog!

Here’s a great pattern for someone just learning to knit or who just needs a quick baby gift! Kris Knits tells how to make an easy knitted baby bib here!

The Purl Bee has a wonderful tutorial for putting together these simple bibs. Last minute baby shower gifts anyone? Anyone?