13 Feb DIY Valentine Dog Bandana

Valentine’s Day might be here, but there’s still time to create something super cute! Join the fun as we show you how to make an easy-breezy DIY dog bandana in about 10 minutes. 

First step is to dig through your craft stash for scraps of your favorite gingham fabric, scraps of red and white felt, pom pom trim, and fabric glue – and you’re ready to make the sweetest fashion accessory for your pup this Valentine’s Day. 

But beware!! One look of your furry bestie sporting their new handmade bandana and 😍 *poof* 😍 they’ll steal your heart!

You’ll need…

• ¼ – ½ yard red and white gingham fabric
• Scraps of red and white felt fabric
• Mini white pom pom trim
• Fabric glue
• Scissors and pinking shears
• Measuring tape (optional)

1. The size of your dog bandana will depend on the size of your dog’s neck. As a guideline, you’ll start with a square piece of fabric for the base that is:
   – 14 to 18 inch in size for small to medium sized dogs
   – 22 to 26 inch in size for large to extra-large pups
   Fold your square in half (diagonally) until the two points align and cut along the fold using pinking shears, so that you end up with two triangles of fabric. You’ll only need one triangle for this project. So the other can be set aside or used to make a second bandana. 
   Tip: Skip the first step and use a bandana your pup currently has as a template for the size and shape of fabric you need.
2. Cut a large and small heart shape out of the red felt. And cut a medium sized heart shape from white felt.
3. Layer the three hearts together according to size – large, medium and small – and glue them together.
4. Use fabric glue to adhere the pom pom trim around the large red heart.
5. Glue your layered heart embellishment to the fabric bandana in the lower corner area of the triangle.

That’s it! Tie the bandana loosely around your dog’s neck, creating a chic double knot. Be sure that it’s not too snug. You’ll know it fits perfectly when you can easily get a few of your fingers in between their neck and the cloth.

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