
Click on the link and then you’ll go through the checkout process on her site to get the pattern. To make this tie, instead of figuring out rectangle dimensions and how to attach the tie to Mulligan’s collar myself, I used my friend Melissa’s Atlas Bow Tie pattern, which you can get for free on her site. Tube Turner ( affiliate link) I used the stick from mine to help turn my bow right side out and then used the whole thing to turn the tube for the bow center.Pinking shears ( affiliate link) you can use these to trim the bulk out of the seams and keep them from fraying.They only kind I might avoid is clear elastic, as that might be hard to slide on the collar. The type of elastic isn’t really important here most will work. The pattern specifies how much elastic based on the width of your pet’s collar. Elastic scraps – you’ll need just a few inches of 1/4 inch or 3/8 inch wide elastic.

For more about interfacing weights see this post. I used a heavier weight interfacing which looks very crisp, but it did make my bow just a little harder to work with. You’ll want to add interfacing to the bow to make it perky. A fat quarter is plenty of fabric even for the largest size. Fabric – you can make this with scrap fabric.The pattern, see below for the link and details.To make a bow tie for your cat or dog, you’ll need: All affiliate links are identified with (affiliate link) after the link or a commissions earned statement above the link(s). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. While most dogs of his breed are 22-25 inches at the shoulder, he’s up to 29 inches there!

That last one is very hard for him because he’s a much bigger than average standard poodle and his head is right at counter height when he’s standing.

Meanwhile he will continue to attack his squeaky toys, sit on people’s feet, and resist eating things off the counter. Once I finish my physical therapy and get cleared to run again he will be training to be my running partner. He is just over a year old and he’s a huge doofus – don’t let his regal posing fool you. This bow tie slips over your dog collar, and elastic holds it securely in place.īecause the only thing more handsome than a fluffy standard poodle is a fluffy spoo in a bow! That’s my dapper dog Mulligan above wearing a DIY dog bow tie. Pet bow ties also sew up fast, so they are great quick gifts to make for the the pet lovers in your life. A pet bow tie is a great way to dress up your pet for special occasions (like Christmas!). I’m going to be using a free pattern to make this, and I’ve got a video tutorial in case you need a little more than the written pattern instructions. Hey y’all, today I’m sharing a post showing how to sew a dog bow tie. If you’re handy with a sewing machine, you can sew a bow tie and attach it to your dog’s collar.
