How To Make Dog Bows
Learn how to make dog bows for a chic dog look!
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There are so many types of bows to make. You're limited only by your imagination and materials! Dog bows can be made freestanding, using combinations of some basic patterns.
See how to make dog bows using the Bowtie, Flatbow, Pansy and Rosebud designs.
You can also make bows for your dog by putting them on barrettes. Two design patterns are the Layered Barrette and the Ruffled Barrette
If you've made your dog some clothes and have enough leftover scrap material, you can make your own ribbon for a matching outfit. Talk about inexpensive and stylish! Before you start, there are a few things to consider: Decide how long you want your bow to be: - A bow that is too long may dwarf your dog
- A bow that is too short may get lost in your dog's fur
- A 2.5 inch (65mm) long bow may work well for a single bow in the topknot between your dog's ears
- For two bows on a small dog, make each under 2 inches (50mm) long
Determine how wide you want to make your dog bows:
- 1.5 inch (38mm) wide ribbon would probably be the widest you'd want on a small dog
- If you have a bunch of old ribbon of varying widths, experiment to see which looks best
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