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Parksbird PatternsPattern Instructions for: MALE DOG BELLY BAND for any size dog and dog bandana with Velcro

1. Measure your dog all the way around his lower abdomen (across the penis). If you do not have a measuring tape, use string and measure the string length - Snug, but NOT tight.

Cut TWO strips / one of printed fabric and one of fleece or flannelmeasure-ment from step 1

Panel Length

Panel Width

Yards Needed

1.5" or 2" wide Velcro

6-9" measurement + 4" 5" 3/16

yard 3"

10-13" measurement + 4" 5" 3/16

yard 3"

14-17" measurement + 4" 5" 3/16

yard 3"

18-21" measurement + 4" 6" 1/4

yard 6"

22-25" measurement + 4" 6" 1/4

yard 6"

26-29" measurement + 4" 7" 1/4

yard 6"

2. You will need TWO strips of fabric - one of fleece or flannel for the INNER layer, and one of printed fabric of your choice for the outer layer. The yardage chart at left shows yardage and dimensions for EACH piece, so you will need at least 3/16 yard of each of your fabrics.

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30"+ measurement + 4" 7" 1/4

yard 6"

3. On ONE end of each fabric panel, turn under 1/2" and press.

4. With Right sides together, put both panels together with the pressed ends together.

5. Stitch a 1/2" seam around the three un-pressed edges. Trim the corners on closed end as shown close to, but NOT cutting the stitching.

6. Turn to the outside and press.

Stitch the open end closed with a 1/8" seam then top stitch the other three sides with a 1/4" seam.

7. Place the Velcro strip as shown. Put the HOOK (scratchy) piece on the outer or printed fabric. Put the LOOP (fuzzy) side on the inner fleece or flannel fabric. Just remember: SOFT ON SOFT.

The reason that the soft edge must be inside is that when you put it on the dog, if there is any Velcro touching the dog, you don't want it to be the scratchy side because it could irritate the dog. For dog waist measurements 18" and up, use two 3" strips of Velcro on each end as shown in the red and blue band at left.

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8. Zigzag around each piece of Velcro to lock it into place. It will receive a lot of wear and tear, so you want it to be secure.

Finished!

Reversible Dog Bandana with Velcro closure

1. You will need 2" of 3/4" wide Velcro and 1/4-1/2 yard of fabric.

Measure your dog's neck a its base.

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2. Cut equal two triangles of fabric with the LONG edge equal to the neck measurement plus 3".

3. Fold 1/2" on the LONG edge to the wrong side and press. Trim the corners so that the folded edge is even with the main triangle panel.

4. With right sides together, match up the two folded edges and stitch the other two sides with a 1/2" seam. LEAVE THE FOLD EDGES OPEN.

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5. Trim the corners as shown close to, but NOT cutting the stitching. Turn the bandana right side out and press. Stitch all the way around 1/4" from the edge, pivoting at each corner.

6. Trim off a triangle from each Velcro piece as shown.

7. Place the Velcro pieces as shown on opposite sides and corners.

8. Zigzag around each Velcro piece.

Finished!

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