Question about doggy bandanas...

**ILoveMyAbbyGirl** · 05-06-2005, 06:11 PM

I wanted to make Abby some bandanas with some cute fabric, but I was just wondering what size material you made them from, what shape to cut them, etc. Any help would be appreciated!

**Buddy Blaze Lover** · 05-06-2005, 06:14 PM

Ya know, I was just wondering that too...I have the "doggy material" for a start!

**tricollie4me** · 05-06-2005, 07:33 PM

Not sure of sizing, but I wanted to say that it sounds like a fun project -- wouldn't it be terrific to use iron-on prints of our pups on one another's bandanas! Great business idea

**gemini9961** · 05-06-2005, 08:02 PM

I make bandanas for my girls myself. I only need about 1/4 to 1/2 yard for 2 bandanas. My two aren't that big so it all depends on the size of the dog's neck. You can measure around the neck to get a approximate size in inches that you would need for the length. I then just traced out a pattern, a triangle shape and cut it. I had to try it a few times to get it just right, but now Sadie & Maggie have about 20 each, all matching.

It was all just trial and error for me until I was satisfied with the sizes. When I make new ones I just grab an old one and trace off of the old one and then I have a new bandana without the hassle of sizing again. I don't know if this helped at all, PM and maybe I can help some more. Here are some pics of the girls with their bandanas.
Sadie & Maggie

**dukedogsmom** · 05-06-2005, 08:37 PM

Here's Kay's thread for a pattern.
http://www.petoftheday.com/talk/show...hlight=bandana

**Suki Wingy** · 05-06-2005, 10:52 PM

sometimes I fold over the top and sew it so there is a loop there, then I slide that over his collar.

**Bigyummydog** · 05-06-2005, 11:09 PM

there is stuff from DRITZ called FRAY CHECK---which you can find at any local fabric store, and ALEENE'S is called STOP FRAY---i'm pretty sure wal-mart has it, white bottle with red stop sign on the label...or you can sew with a straight stitch across the edges and then pink right outside the stitch and it will only fray as far as the stitching, then the little part that does fray will look nice, kinda like fringe.....and as far as iron ons i am working on that now...so much of my sewing stuff is still packed away...did i mention i'm a seamstress....anyway, i'll let you know on that...never thought about putting friends pics on a bandana...how cool...you can PM me with questions, if you think i could help.....