How to Design Your Own Dog Bandannas

Every dog deserves to feel beautiful. A bandanna around the collar is a great way to give your dog some character, and the best way to find a bandanna that perfectly matches your dog's coat is to create that bandanna yourself.

Things You'll Need

  • Measuring tape
  • Scissors
  • Small swath of fabric (at least 1-foot-by-1-foot)
  • Acrylic paints
  • Paintbrushes
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure the collar length around your dog's neck with a measuring tape.

    • 2

      Cut your fabric into a perfect square with a diagonal measurement that is slightly longer (a couple of inches) than your dog's collar length. A 1-by-1 square usually fits most average-sized dogs.

    • 3

      Add to the material's design by painting the fabric with acrylics. Some fun ideas are dog bones, dog bowls and paw prints. Let the paint dry overnight.

    • 4

      Fold the material in half diagonally to make an isosceles triangle. Make sure your painted side is on the outside.

    • 5

      Tie the bandanna around your dog's collar, with the tip of the triangle pointing down its spine.