kellen46

Oh my I could have used this pattern when I was working as a case worker. I was always having to eat in my car on the go with home visits...I always seemed to have a food related stain on my bosom or crumbs on my lap....I always threatened to do a large bib that would look like I was wearing a suit, then would whip it off when I got to my destination. That way I would have good camouflage.

bearisgray

Maybe "adult bibs" could be called "tie-on napkins" ?

I need them, too.

cherrio

I use terry cloth. very absorbant and good for wiping drips

fmd36

I just came across a site that had freebie adult apron patterns...let me see if I can find it again and I will send it to you...I think there were directs for 2 vinyl backed bibs.

fmd36

Here it is: www.outonthetownbibs.com

Selena

Thank you. That's the site I found. I thought the plaid vest looking one with the tie would be great for the men and the feminine one for the women. They don't look embarrassing to me.

gypsyatheart43

We make bibs as part of our Sewing Ministry (ESAP = Every Stitch a Prayer). We use large, thick towels for the body of the bib and use two layers of cotton or poly/cotton for the neck opening. They are scraps from the dresses we make for children overseas. We opted to not make the crumb pocket because the smooth terry cloth is better for washing their face at the end of the meal if necessary.

I have used the vinyl tablecloths to make bibs for our disabled grandson. I don't recommend them as they tear at the stitching line. The terry cloth is great. You can get 2 or 3 out of a large towel if you use the cotton fabric at the neckline. This also makes a colorful bib.

snownannie

I worked in nursing homes and we called them clothing protectors. Never call them a bib. That is a dignity issue.
Snownannie

Selena

Thank you, I was struggling with a name for them. I had thought of Oops Catchers and shirt protectors,

Up North

If they are for Christmas I would call them dress up vests.