A Dribble about bibs!!

I thought I would give you all a little insight on what happens when making one of my smallest & most popular products at La Crafts - THE BIB!!!

Looking at the final product you would never imagine how many steps go toward creating it, I was blown away when I wrote it all down.

1-Probably the easiest step is finding the fabric. I don't look for anything in particular I usually buy because I like it. Placing an order for the fabric & picking items I like will probably take 30 Min's

2 - Pre-washing of fabric, this includes cotton front, flannelette inner and PUL (if waterproof) 3 Loads of 3 Different Fabrics - 1hr

3- Ironing the Fabrics - 10 Minutes

4- Cutting the Fabrics- 10 Minutes

5 - Placing & Ironing Bib - 2 Minutes

6 - Stitching the bib - 2 Minutes

7- Cutting off excess seam - I do this so the edge of the bib lays flat and is all comfortable for your bub to wear - 2 Minutes

8- I then cut little nicks in the bib around the curved edges, so when it is folded the right way, the corners sit right. - 2 Minutes

9- I then Zig Zag the edge of the seam to prevent fraying = more wear for your bib - 2 Minutes

10 - Next it is time to fold the bib in the right way, making sure the corners are rounded & sitting properly & Iron - 4 Minutes

11- Top Stitch around the bib - 2 Minutes

12- Putting on the all important La Crafts Label - 1 Minute

13 - Final Iron - 2 Minutes

14 - Placing on the Snaps - 2 Minutes

15- Putting on a Price Tag - 1 Minute

So the total time for making one of my gorgeous bibs is - DRUM ROLL 43 Minutes Approx

and I haven't added in the time for the washing & picking fabrics. WHOA!! Surprising isn't it.

Generally I do most of bibs in bulk and it spans over 3-7 Days, On Average 30 Bibs are made each week. I buy at least 5 Metres of Flanelette and this all gets cut up at the one time. Also as I am cutting out other items, I will cut out bibs if there are bits I can use.

So this is just a little insight in the La Crafts Bibs!!

Behind the Scenes At La Crafts

I must admit I am so excited to be back from my Christmas/New Year break and sewing for you all again.

I have recieved a heap of new fabrics in stock and shopped in many fabric stores across Adelaide and surronds while I was away!!

I thought I would do a couple blog posts on some of the things that go on behind the scenes at La Crafts.

Last night I was busily getting the website, made-it store and facebook under control, deleting commments, loading new items and giving it a lease of life. I dont know if you have noticed but I have a new Made-it store profile picture and I am in LOVE. A big thank you to Emma from Tiny Violet . So I have also been emailing to figure out the details for this.

I spent from 6pm till 11.30pm editing, uploading pictures to the Made-it store, I hope it looks nice and full and there are some goodies you like.

Today I spot cleaned house, went and done the necessary shopping and was home by about lunch time. Since arriving home I have been replying to emails and questions via Facebook.

I have also got a washing line full of rainbow colours, these are all t-shirts washed and ready for your orders.

This afternoon, I have a couple hours free and I will be starting to Cut out all current orders, to hopefully start sewing tomorrow.

This is just one day in the Life of LA Crafts.