How to Fold & Tie a Bandana on a Dog's Neck

The trick to folding and tying a bandana around the dog's neck is to first iron the fabric. Ironing the bandanna softens the fabric and boosts its folding ability. A soft bandana also means no sharp edges that will bother your dog while wearing its neckwear. Once the bandana is folded and tied, take your dog out for a walk to show off your pets' sense of fashion.

Things You'll Need

  • 14-by-14-inch square bandana
  • Iron
  • Ironing board
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the bandana onto a flat surface. Adjust the fabric so one of the corners is facing you.

    • 2

      Pinch the left corner of the bandana. Fold the left half over the right half. It is now shaped like a triangle.

    • 3

      Place the folded bandana onto an ironing board. Iron both sides of the fabric with medium to high heat. Allow five minutes for the bandana to cool.

    • 4

      Pinch both of the corners at the long ends of the folded bandana. Pull the corners up and around from the underside of the dogs neck.

    • 5

      Tie the pinched ends together. Drape and pull the left end over and under the right end. Pull the ends taught --- but not tight enough to constrict your dog's airflow. Drape and pull the right end over and under the left end. Pull the ends taught to complete the knot.

    • 6

      Pull the bottom corner of the bandana to the left or right side of the dog's neck so it is slightly off-center.