ibex94

I've never seen this and went and looked. Those are great!! https://www.etsy.com/listing/2462406...ile?ref=market

This pdf says to use PUL or rip stop nylon for your waterproof backing, http://fishsticksdesigns.com/blog/wp...BibPattern.pdf

quiltingshorttimer

A friend showed a version that looked like a wide scarf that draped over the neck and then Velcro together in the front so that it protected the front of the shirt. Looked really nice and would be easy to put on/off and not really look like a bib!

Tothill

My daughter used to be a Candy Striper at a local Long Term Care facility. There they called the adult bibs, Dinner Jackets and they were nicely designed, some for women, some for men and some basic ones.

I never handled them, but they were not bulky and did have a nice faux front with buttons.

How many are you making and will they be washed in an industrial or home laundry? My first thought was PUL or Babyville tm diaper cover fabric. If you have a medical supply house nearby, you could check into waterproof mattress pads. They are designed to go through high heat laundry and should hold up.

Fizzle

I like this idea. Dignity is very important. When they lose that they start to lose desire to live. And I also think terry cloth or some absorbent, thicker fabric would be better. I made an outdoor grass quilt with tablecloth on back and all the color washed away. Gave it a shredded look. It was horrible looking.

ManiacQuilter2

Our church group made some and they were just made out of cotton fabrics.

Love2Craft

I was looking at Pinterest and saw some real nice ideas that look like vests for the guys and collars and lace for gals...lots of cute ideas out there. In my area anything with Seahawks is a winner!

Thanks so much for all the ideas . I personally think the towel or quilted ones work best

cmilton

Good idea Misty's Mom. holds up well for baby bibs. That is what I make mine with.

bearisgray

I think I would use terry cloth or heavyweight flannel instead of plastic. Or maybe microfiber fabric? That is very absorbent.

I think plastic/vinyl wipes off - but not so sure about going through a washer and dryer.

klswift

You can use a very thin vinyl. I use it in baby bibs and beach totes, But, I made bibs for my mother and didn't use a plastic. I used a cotton on the front and a flannel for the backing. I used flannel because she wore polyester shirts and the flannel would stay and not slide down. I also did not use any sort of closure. I made 2 long 'flaps' that went over the shoulders and down about 7". This proved fine for holding on and didn't require someone to hook or snap anything. I found that her spills did not soak thru the bib and it was easier to launder and to roll up to carry in her purse. I used some dark blue prints and some dark brown prints and cut the bottom of the front in a v shape so that it didn't really look like a bib when she was out at a restaurant. She lived in a senior complex and it was amazing how many ladies asked for one!

lclang

There is a pattern on the internet for a no-sew apron made from a t-shirt. It uses some artful cutting and makes a cover up that looks and functions like an apron. It gives the impression that the person is "working" rather than that they need a bib. They are absorbent, easily washable, have no buttons or closures to worry about and look nice. Used t-shirts from the thrift store work wonderfully and if you buy them on "bag day" they are cheap to make. I think men would like the dark colored ones or maybe with "manly" designs such as motorcycles or cars on the front.