Bib

Abstract

A bib is described that includes multiple flaps, each flap providing a surface similar to a conventional bib to prevent soiling of clothing. The flaps are secured to one another through multiple fastening mechanisms, which may include one or more magnets. A neck bridge portion couples the plurality of flaps to one another.

1 . A method of making a bib, comprising:
 forming a first panel of fabric, wherein the first panel of fabric includes a neck bridge portion, a first flap, and a second flap, the neck bridge portion coupling the first flap with the second flap;   positioning at least one fastening mechanism configured to fasten the first flap to the second flap; and   securing the position of the at least one fastening mechanism.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein forming the first panel of fabric further comprises coupling multiple pieces of fabric together. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first panel of fabric forms a symmetrical pattern, wherein a line of symmetry occurs within the neck bridge portion. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein forming the first panel of fabric further comprises:
 folding at least one type of fabric in half to create a fold in the at least one type of fabric; and   cutting the at least one type of fabric such that the fold is substantially located at the line of symmetry.   
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one fastening mechanism is positioned such that a portion of the edge of the first flap are substantially aligned with a portion of the edge of the second flap when the first flap is fastened to the second flap. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein the at least one fastening mechanism is further positioned such that the portion of the edge of the first flap remains substantially aligned with the portion of the edge of the second flap during use of the bib. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 forming a second panel of fabric, wherein the second panel of fabric includes a neck bridge portion, a third flap, and a fourth flap, the neck bridge portion coupling the third flap with the fourth flap; and   attaching the first panel of fabric to the second panel of fabric.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the first panel of fabric and the second panel of fabric are cut to substantially the same dimensions. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the at least one fastening mechanism is secured substantially in between the first panel of fabric and the second panel of fabric. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein securing the position of the at least one fastening mechanism further comprises:
 stitching the first panel of fabric to the second panel of fabric such that the position of the at least one fastening mechanism is secured substantially in between the first panel of fabric and the second panel of fabric by said stitching.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein a second line of stitching substantially surrounding a first line of stitching safeguards the at least one fastening mechanism. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the at least one fastening mechanism includes a magnet set. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein positioning the at least one fastening mechanism further comprises:
 positioning a first magnet of the magnet set substantially in between the first flap and the third flap; and   positioning a second magnet of the magnet set substantially in between the second flap and the fourth flap,   wherein when the first magnet substantially overlaps the second magnet, the first flap is fastened to the second flap.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein attaching the first panel of fabric to the second panel of fabric further comprises:
 cutting a piping of sufficient length to cover the perimeter of the first panel of fabric; and   stitching the piping along the edge of the first panel of fabric and the edge of the second panel of fabric to attach the first panel of fabric to the second panel of fabric.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the length of the piping is approximately the perimeter of the first panel of fabric. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 7 , further comprising:
 forming a third panel of fabric, wherein the third panel of fabric is water resistant; and   positioning the third panel of fabric substantially in between the first panel of fabric and the second panel of fabric.   
     
     
         17 . A method of manufacturing a bib, comprising:
 forming a first panel of fabric and a second panel of fabric, wherein the first panel of fabric and the second panel of fabric each include a neck bridge portion, a first flap, and a second flap, the neck bridge portion coupling the first flap with the second flap;   positioning at least one magnet configured to fasten the first flap to the second flap;   securing the position of the at least one magnet in between the first panel of fabric and the second panel of fabric;   cutting a piping of length substantially similar to the perimeter of the first panel of fabric; and   stitching the piping along the edge of the first panel of fabric and the second panel of fabric to attach the first panel of fabric to the second panel of fabric.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein positioning at least one magnet further comprises:
 positioning a first magnet substantially in between the first flap belonging to the first panel of fabric and the first flap belonging to the second panel of fabric; and   positioning a second magnet of the magnet set substantially in between the second flap belonging to the first panel of fabric and the second flap belonging to the second panel of fabric,   wherein when the first magnet substantially overlaps the second magnet, the first flap is fastened to the second flap.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the at least one magnet is positioned such that a portion of the edge of the first flap are substantially aligned with a portion of the edge of the second flap when the first flap is fastened to the second flap. 
     
     
         20 . A method of manufacturing a bib, comprising:
 forming a first panel of fabric and a second panel of fabric, wherein the first panel of fabric and the second panel of fabric each include a neck bridge portion, a first flap, and a second flap, the neck bridge portion coupling the first flap with the second flap;   forming a third panel of fabric, wherein the third panel of fabric is water-resistant;   positioning the third panel of fabric substantially in between the first panel of fabric and the second panel of fabric;   positioning at least one fastening mechanism configured to fasten the first flap belonging to the first panel of fabric to the second flap belonging to the first panel of fabric;   securing the position of the at least one fastening mechanism substantially in between the first flap and the second flap;   cutting a piping of length substantially similar to the perimeter of the first panel of fabric; and   stitching the piping along the edge of the first panel of fabric, the second panel of fabric, and the third panel of fabric to secure the third panel of fabric substantially in between the first panel of fabric and the second panel of fabric.