Did you see the adorable dog collars I made for my fur babies last week out of old shirts?  If not, you can check them out here.  In honor of Adopt a Dog Month, I thought I’d share with you another project I made to pamper my pooches. Cosmo and Lanie both love to look stylish, and I’m always more than happy to help them out with the task! Today I’m sharing how to make a reversible slip over the collar dog bandana.
Bandanas look so cute on dogs, but it’s often hard to find the right size for your pet and often fall off.  Not to mention they can be uncomfortable to your pet once they are tied and get bunched up around their neck.
Hmmm…wouldn’t it be awesome if there was a bandana to slip over your dog’s collar to prevent this from happening?  Better yet, what if it were reversible so you can change up your pet’s look?  Well, I’m here to show you it’s possible!
For this project you will need two fabric choices, scissors/rotary cutter, straight pins and a sewing machine. Â You can use fabric scraps for this project if you’d like, but I purchased these great fat quarters from Walmart for $1 each and they are just too cute! Â Got what you need? Â Alright, let’s get to work!
Your first step in making one of these adorable bandanas is to make a pattern for the fabric pieces. Â You start by measuring your dog’s collar. Â You will need the length (not including the buckle) and the height of the widest part of the collar. Â Here’s how to make the pattern.
- Draw a line the length of your dog’s collar. Â Measure down the width of the collar and draw another line parallel underneath. Â Connect the ends of the lines to form a long rectangle.
- Decide how long you want your bandana ( I chose 7 inches). Â From the middle of the top of the rectangle, draw a line straight down the length you’ve chosen.
- Draw a line connecting the bottom of the rectangle on each side to the point at the bottom of the middle line.
- Add 1/2in. all around to allow for seam allowances. Â Add an extra 1/2in. (for 1 in. total) on the short sides of the rectangle.
- Cut out the pattern.
- Now that you have your pattern, use it to cut out a piece of fabric from both of your fabric choices.
- With right sides facing in, sew a 1/2in. seam across the top.
- Press the seam flat with an iron.
- On each side, fold the side over 1/2in., press with iron, fold over another 1/2in., press with iron, and pin. Sew straight down the edges to hem.
- Fold the fabric over so the right sides are facing in, pin the diagonals together and sew a 1/2 in. seam along the bottom edges.  Remember to keep the sides open at the top, since that is where the collar will slide through.
Turn right side out and iron.  Place the bandana on the collar to determine how wide the pocket needs to be and mark it. Take the collar out and sew a straight seam across to finish off the pocket, backstitching on each side.
Slide the bandana on your pup’s collar and admire your handiwork.
So, you think these dog bandanas are so cute, but you don’t have a dog to make one for?  Well, today’s a perfect time to check out your local animal shelter or rescue group to save a dog’s life with a new forever home.  I’m so happy we found our two fur babies!  We love them, and they make us smile every day.
Hello Christie! This is a great idea. It looks easy enough so that even I can do it. Ha,ha! I don’t sew at all, but I’m going to try this. Thank you! 😀
It’s even easier than it looks, so give it a try! Thanks for stopping by today!
Brilliant, and I LOVE it! As always, your fur babies are adorable, and you can tell they are very happy with their new bandanas! Perfect for Christmas- we have lots of doggies here and in my extended family, so I am going to be very busy! Thank you for sharing this with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- pinned! 🙂
Thanks, Joy. Some say my doggies are spoiled, but I say they’re just loved. 🙂 I know these doggies will be sporting a festive bandana this Christmas, too. Have a great week!
Thank you for sharing. I have pinned this post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party!
Awesome, thanks!
I think even someone who doesn’t sew much could do this, thank you!
You are right! You can sew these by hand if you want. Thanks for checking it out!
These are adorable. What kind of dog is the black one? looks just like my Pomeranian/chihuahua .
He is a Pomeranian, but he is a rescue dog, so who knows? He may have another breed mixed in, too. All I know is he is one awesome cuddle bug and has made our family complete. 🙂
I just made two of these for my pugs. It was a great tutorial. Thank you so much!
I did this and feel so proud! Wish I could leave a photo. Thanks for the tutorial!
This was fun! I am going to make them for all my doggie friends for Christmas!