Preppy Bow tie collar

Purple Preppy Bow tie Collar For Dog

Who says bow ties are just for people? Dogs look dapper in them, too! Flaunt your pet’s dapper side with this easy-to-sew project. Follow the step-by-step instructions in this article to make a bow tie collar for your dog. It can be used on any dog collar, but looks especially good with a floral print collar or other patterned fabric. In addition to being functional, these bow tie collars add an element of style to your dog’s wardrobe. Using neutral-colored fabrics and simple patterns means that these bow ties can be paired with any type of dog collar you like. Making them is a fun way to get acquainted with sewing machine again --- not to mention, they make great gifts for friends who have dogs!

What you will need:

- Scissors - To cut the fabric. - Measuring tape - To measure your dog and determine his size. - Sewing machine - To sew the bow tie collar. - Seam ripper - To remove any excess thread from your seams. - Thread - To sew the bow tie collar. - Iron - To iron the bow tie collar. - Fabric - To make the bow tie collar. We recommend using a floral fabric to make a floral bow tie collar. - Dog collar - To attach the bow tie collar to your dog. - Fabric pen/pencil - To mark the fabric as you cut and sew it. - Sewing pins - To hold fabric in place while sewing if necessary. - Ironing board - To iron the bow tie collar.

How to make a floral bow tie collar for dogs

Cut the fabric - Cut the fabric pieces according to the size of your dog. Iron the fabric - Press the fabric pieces before sewing to get rid of any wrinkles. Pin the fabric - If necessary, pin the fabric pieces together to keep them from shifting as you sew. Mark the fabric - Mark the fabric pieces with pencil or fabric pen where you’re going to sew. Sew the seam - Sew the seam with the sewing machine and remove any excess thread with a seam ripper. Press the fabric - Press the fabric again with the iron to get rid of any remaining wrinkles. Attach the belt straps - Attach the belt straps to the fabric pieces. Sew the bow tie - Sew the bow tie, and finish the edges if necessary. Attach the bow tie - Attach the bow tie to the collar, and your bow tie collar is done!

Step 1: Cut the fabric

Cut the fabric pieces according to the size of your dog. The fabric pieces that make up the bow tie collar should be at least 12 inches long. The fabric pieces that make up the belt straps should be 3 inches long. Iron the fabric - Press the fabric pieces before sewing to get rid of any wrinkles. Pin the fabric - If necessary, pin the fabric pieces together to keep them from shifting as you sew. Mark the fabric - Mark the fabric pieces with pencil or fabric pen where you’re going to sew.

Step 2: Sew the casing and belt straps

Sew the casing - Sew the casing for the belt straps with a straight stitch. Remove any excess thread with a seam ripper. Sew the belt straps - Sew one end of the belt strap to either end of the fabric pieces that make up the bow tie collar. Attach the other end of the belt strap to the dog collar with a straight stitch.

Step 3: Sew the bow tie portion

Sew the two fabrics together - Sew the two fabrics together with a straight stitch. Remove any excess thread with a seam ripper. Press the seam - Press the seam with an iron to get rid of any remaining wrinkles. Attach the bow tie - Attach the bow tie to the fabric pieces with straight stitches.

Step 4: Final touches

Press the bow tie collar - Press the bow tie collar with the iron to get rid of any remaining wrinkles. Attach the bow tie to the dog collar - Attach the bow tie to the dog collar, and your bow tie collar is done!

Who says bow ties are just for people?

Dogs look dapper in them, too! Flaunt your pet’s dapper side with this easy-to-sew project. Follow the step-by-step instructions in this article to make a bow tie collar for your dog. It can be used on any dog collar, but looks especially good with a floral print collar or other patterned fabric. In addition to being functional, these bow tie collars add an element of style to your dog’s wardrobe. Using neutral-colored fabrics and simple patterns means that these bow ties can be paired with any type of dog collar you like. Making them is a fun way to get acquainted with sewing machine again --- not to mention, they make great gifts for friends who have dogs!