DIY Doggy Bow Ties – Make and Take – Beginner

Give your furry friend a touch of style in this beginner-friendly crafting workshop! You will learn how to transform simple fabric and elastic into a charming, professional-looking bow tie that slides easily onto any standard dog collar.

What You’ll Learn

• Fabric Preparation: Master the use of iron-on fusing to stiffen fabric, ensuring your bow tie holds its “crisp” shape even during zoomies.

• Precision Folding: Learn the “Piece A & Piece B” folding technique to create a perfectly symmetrical bow without complex sewing.

• Assembly & Attachment: Practice hand-stitching to secure the bow and create a custom-sized elastic loop that fits snugly onto your dog’s specific collar.

Materials Used

• Cotton fabric & interfacing (fusing)

• Needle and thread

• Elastic (for the collar attachment)

• Fabric scissors and iron

Workshop Highlights

• Difficulty Level: Beginner (No prior sewing machine experience required).

• Customization: Bring your own fabric to match your dog’s personality or use our provided patterns.

Take Home: A finished, stylish bow tie and a reusable pattern to make more for every holiday and season!

You will be making this tutorial in class if you’d like to review it in advance.