Old Jeans to Cute Denim Baby Bib

Cute, huh? That's my nephew modeling my newest baby craft!

Adapted from the book, Sewing for Tiny Tots by Susan Cousineau
My bib design is based on the book, but adjusted slightly to make it my own.

I started out with an old pair of jeans I found at the thrift store for super cheap. The softer and more worn in, the better!
There's a bib pattern to use in the book or you can just make your own using a bib you already have. I used the stencil and traced the it onto the denim with the seam centered in the middle to make the bib. For the bottom part, I just followed the shape of the bib, but added a curve at the top. (Pen works really well for tracing and it washes off easily.)
I pinned the bottom part on the bib to overlap. The bottom edges should be even. If they aren't you can always trim them to be the same.
To get some fraying, I sewed all the way around the bib about 1/4" from the edge. The bottom overlay piece will be attached on the outside, but the top will be open like a pocket. You could leave it open or sew it closed. I chose to close mine with a straight stitch.After the bib is washed, it will fray at the edges. I cut off the long pieces and left the short ones.
Using some small pieces of Velcro, I sewed one on each end to close the bib.
How could I resist the cute little chick patches I saw at the craft store?
I ironed them on the bib and let them cool.
Isn't he just adorable? Future hottie here!