Do you own a dapper dog? Are you including your pet in your future nuptials? If so, this next DIY project is for you! Here, we’ll show you how to create a no-sew bow tie for dogs using custom fabric and a pet collar. These are great for dog ring bearers and other fancy pups.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 9”x 9” Swatch of Custom Fabric
- Scissors or Rotary Cutter
- Ruler
- Cutting Mat (optional)
- Fabric Glue
- Custom Pet Collar
Here’s how you do it:
1. First, measure and cut two rectangular pieces of fabric from the swatch – one large, one small. The larger piece should measure 5.5” x 6.5” and the smaller piece, 2” x 3.5”.
2. Next, take the larger piece of fabric, design side is down, and create hems on the long sides. Do this by folding over about ½ an inch of fabric and gluing down.
3. With the same piece of fabric, connect the short edges by folding them inward, overlapping them slightly, and adding glue.
4. Next, take the smaller piece of fabric and connect the long edges by folding inward, overlapping, and adding glue.
5. Then connect the short edges by folding, overlapping, and gluing. This will create a hoop.
The two pieces should look like this.
Now, let’s assemble!
6. To create the bow, take the large piece of fabric and, using the fan or accordion method, fold along the long side. Make sure there is a fold in the center. Then take the hoop and insert the short end of the large piece of fabric through it. Place it in the middle of the folded fabric.
It should look like this. The bow is complete!
7. Next, attach it to the collar by inserting an end into the backside of the hoop.
There you have it!
These bow ties look so cute and are a fun way to coordinate your pup with your wedding colors. They can also be easily attached to a barrette if you have a flower dog instead of a bearer.
So whether your dog is walking you down the aisle or has an affinity for fashion, these bow ties will look PAW-some!
If you try this DIY project, please share it with us by using the hashtag #zazzlemade on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. We love looking at cute animal photos just as much as you do!
Until next time – woof!
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Jenny is Zazzle’s Associate Art Director. She loves DIY projects and making things with her hands. When she’s not getting crafty, you can find her hosting dinner parties, reading books, or cuddling her cat, Luna.
