{"id":2303,"date":"2023-05-01T21:23:17","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T21:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesewingbuzz.com\/?p=2303"},"modified":"2024-04-28T00:18:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-28T00:18:02","slug":"snapping-up-bib-fabric-and-fastener-question","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesewingbuzz.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/01\/snapping-up-bib-fabric-and-fastener-question\/","title":{"rendered":"Snapping Up: Bib Fabric and Fastener Question"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2303\" class=\"elementor elementor-2303\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ebfa116 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ebfa116\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-32403180\" data-id=\"32403180\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61df27e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61df27e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Someone asked me lately about what fabric to use on an adult bib and what fasteners to use. There are many options out there, but two common choices are PUL and <a href=\"https:\/\/go.sewingpatternsecrets.com\/AmazonTerryCloth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">absorbent cotton terry cloth<\/a>. PUL fabric is water-resistant and will repel spills, but this may direct the liquid toward the wearer&#8217;s lap. On the other hand, cotton terry cloth is highly absorbent and will soak up spills, keeping the wearer&#8217;s clothing dry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-beb2544 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"beb2544\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5296551670227259\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-5w+c2-h-3a+jz\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5296551670227259\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8545031125\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a0f354e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a0f354e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When it comes to fasteners, snaps are a great option for both PUL and cotton terry cloth bibs. They are easy to use and secure, and they won&#8217;t damage the fabric like some hook-and-loop closures can. Snaps also make it easy to adjust the bib to fit different neck sizes.<\/p><p>To attach snaps to your bib, you&#8217;ll need a snap pliers tool and some snaps. First, mark the placement of your snaps on your fabric. Then, use the snap pliers tool to attach the snap halves to each side of the bib. Be sure to test the snaps to ensure they are securely attached and functioning properly.<\/p><p>When sewing your bib, keep in mind that PUL fabric requires a bit of extra care. It is best to use a ballpoint or stretch needle and to avoid ironing the fabric directly. Instead, use a pressing cloth to protect the fabric. If you&#8217;re using cotton terry cloth, consider pre-washing and drying the fabric before cutting and sewing to prevent shrinkage.<\/p><p>Either will require a binding around the circumference to make a nice finished look, unless you make a lining or reversible backing.\u00a0 Be sure to apply the snaps before you enclose the bib with a backing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a961e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a961e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5296551670227259\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-5w+c2-h-3a+jz\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5296551670227259\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8545031125\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Someone asked me lately about what fabric to use on an adult bib and what fasteners to use. 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