Make a Bandana for Dogs
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Make a Bandana for Rescue Dogs!
Of the resources found online, a tutorial found on Childmade was the reference I chose (with slight modifications) to make a bandana for dogs. You can make a bandana for dogs by sewing a few straight seams. It's really as simple as that. This is a worthwhile diy project which can be completed by those with all levels of expertise in sewing.
This page outlines the steps I used to make my first dog bandanas. The style of dog scarf shown has a simple casing for the dog collar to slip through which is a very practical and safe design for the animal. I also opted to make the dog bandanas with doubled fabric and hopefully lengthen their usefulness.
(On a personal note....our dear dog in the picture, Lana, is a rescue dog and she is the absolute best and most loving pet we've ever known. Do yourself a favor....run to your nearest animal shelter and ADOPT A RESCUE PET!)
(Photo credit Pam Irie)
Choose washable cotton or cotton blend fabrics to make dog bandanas.
Make a Bandana for Dogs in Different Sizes
Small, Med, Large and Extra Large (not shown)
The sizing of the initial fabric blocks for the dog bandanas was a little confusing at first. Obviously, the size of the dog collar is relative to the size of the dog. So, measuring the standard "height" of dog collars (top to bottom edge - NOT the length of the collar), I decided to create fabric blocks for dog bandanas in the following measurements:
To make Small dog bandanas: Cut two blocks 6" square (for the skinniest collars)
To make Medium dog bandanas: Cut two blocks 8" square
To make Large dog bandanas: Cut two blocks 10" square (for collars around 1" or larger...our dog in pic is wearing a Lg size)
To make Extra Large dog bandanas: Cut two blocks 11" square
Make a Bandana for Dogs - Step 1
With this style of dog bandana, we need to construct a casing for the dog collar to slip through upon completion. To do this, fold in two opposing corners of the two-layer fabric square and press with an iron. Here's how to decide how far to fold in these corners......
Look closely at the picture above and you'll see I've placed slips of paper near one corner of each of the squares. Point tip of the corner towards the center of the square and using a measuring tape measure SIDE to SIDE until the length of the fold is 2" for Small, 3" for Medium and 4" for both Large and Extra Large.
(Photo credit Pam Irie)
Make a Dog Bandana - Step 2
With a straight stitch, sew close to the edge of both inverted corners. Backstitch at beginning and ending to secure.(Photo credit Pam Irie)
Cinderella
Lovely Cinderella at the Hawaiian Humane Society wearing her dog bandana!
(Photo credit Kreative K9 Photography via Hawaiian Humane Society)
Make a Bandana for Dogs - Step 3
The dog bandana fabric square should be smoothed out flat with the sewn corners facing UP towards you before completing next step.(Photo credit Pam Irie)
Make a Dog Scarf - Step 4
Fold fabric square in half with raw sewn corner edges visible to you. Press with iron. (Don't worry if sides don't meet exactly.....this is not a rocket we're building. Remember we are making a bandana for dogs.) =)(Photo credit Pam Irie)
This is How NOT TO Make a Bandana for Dogs
The Oooooops Step
Just wanted to demonstrate how NOT to fold the fabric squares. You'll notice the raw sewn corners edges are facing the inside? (I'm showing you this because I myself wasn't paying attention and actually folded AND sewed the bandana together incorrectly the first time.) So DON'T DO THIS! ha :)(Photo credit Pam Irie)
Make a Bandana for Dogs - Step 5
Sew a 1/4" seam along raw edges of the fabric triangle. (From bottom edge of right side folder corner to bottom edge of left side folded corner.)(Photo credit Pam Irie)
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A check with the local Hawaiian Humane Society lists the following needs or desires on their WISH LIST. All and any items help save money for the society so they can rescue more animals.
To help the animals in your area, remember to check with your particular organization to see what they may need!
(Photo credit Pam Irie)
Make a Dog Bandana - Step 6
Turn dog bandana using the opening in one of the folded corners.(Photo credit Pam Irie)
Make a Bandana for Dogs - Step 7
Once dog bandana is turned, press flat with iron before proceeding to next step.(Photo credit Pam Irie)
Mooshoo
Adorable Mooshoo at the Hawaiian Humane Society wearing her dog bandana!
(Photo credit Kreative K9 Photography via Hawaiian Humane Society)
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Make a Bandana for Dogs - Step 8
To form the casing for the dog collar, I used a pencil and ruler to draw a straight line from the bottom of one corner fold to the other and running parallel to the top fold of the dog bandana.(Photo credit Pam Irie)
Will you be making a bandana for dogs?
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Sylvestermouse
Apr 10, 2012 @ 5:08 pm | delete
- These are great instructions and the dogs are so cute in their bandanas.
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ajgodinho Apr 3, 2012 @ 12:01 pm | delete
- Sweet little dog bandanas. Thanks for sharing your step-by-step tutorial on the same. Great way you found to contribute. Blessings! :)
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bossypants
Mar 28, 2012 @ 3:07 pm | delete
- We love our bandana. The collar slip on idea is so much safer than a knotted bandana that might get caught on something. And, it looks great -- all nicely finished and reversible. So stylish! This is a great project and who wouldn't love all the dog pictures?
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EdwardJames81
Feb 28, 2012 @ 8:10 am | delete
- These look cool. Might have a go at making one for my parent's terrier. I think he would like quite cute in a red coloured one.
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bloomingrose
Feb 27, 2012 @ 1:25 am | delete
- This is what I wrote on Facebook: "Dogs. Dressed up cute. Need I say more?" Very cool, and your life living in Hawaii - helping Hawaiian dogs, that sounds pretty fun!
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TTMall
Feb 21, 2012 @ 3:52 pm | delete
- Great Lens with great resources!
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Discounts4u
Feb 20, 2012 @ 10:05 am | delete
- What a wonderful way to share the love for animals.
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music226
Feb 19, 2012 @ 3:28 pm | delete
- Awesome lens!
I'm new to Squidoo, and I just published my first lens! I would really help me out if you checked it out. It is:
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Thanks, I would really appreciate some views. :)
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vacationcontent
Feb 19, 2012 @ 2:03 pm | delete
- Great lens. I don't have a dog, but I have 2 cats. I think I'm gonna make bandanas for my cats. Wish me luck!
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kilester Feb 18, 2012 @ 11:52 pm | delete
- Wonderful idea! These bandanas are beautiful.
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Feb 18, 2012 @ 6:56 am | delete
- useful info thanks for sharing this
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Loveboncyboutique
Feb 17, 2012 @ 10:34 pm | delete
- Wow, so beautiful bandanas. I gonna make it for my sister's dog.
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kristine100
Feb 17, 2012 @ 6:24 pm | delete
- beautiful bandanas for beautiful dogs!
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jakethesnakeinalake
Feb 17, 2012 @ 3:23 pm | delete
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artyfax Feb 17, 2012 @ 3:09 pm | delete
- I think I am in love with Cinderella!
Wonderful lens, we support our local dogs home by gifts at christmas, etc and blankets and other linen suitable for bedding, etc. My son and his wife have recently taken on a rescued Lurcher which they have called Dante. The home sells doggie clothes to help support its work. Dante is the best dressed dog i have come across, he even has his own Facebook page. Great lens - Blessed
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Make a Dog Bandana - Final Step
At sewing machine, stitch exactly along the pencil line drawn in previous step. This stitch creates the casing for the dog collar to slip through to complete the dog bandana.(Photo credit Pam Irie)
"She had no particular breed in mind, no unusual requirements. Except the special sense of mutual recognition that tells dog and human they have both come to the right place."
- Lloyd Alexander
Make a Bandana for Dogs
in colorful, cotton fabric!
To make a bandana for dogs, choose a washable cotton fabric in design and color of your choice. For the rescue dogs at the Humane Society, bright cheerful colors are great, but I'm sure they would gladly accept dog bandanas in any color.
These dog bandanas are easy to remove from the collar and launder when needed. (The double sided fabric allows the dog bandana to be flipped over if one side gets soiled before laundry day.) I feel this design is also very safe for the animals because the collar is slipped through the casing. There are no ties to worry about the dog catching on something nor do you have to worry about losing the dog scarf.
(Photo credit Pam Irie)
Make a Bandana for Dogs and Other Pet Accessories
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I've been sewing with a cardboard cutting board for more years than I can remember. With this handy folding board, you'll be able to make a bandana for dogs (rescue dogs too!) very quickly. It just makes any sewing job that much easier!
