Use this Dog Bandana Pattern to create a unique look for your BFF: best fur friend. This tutorial includes free patterns in three sizes.
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We have a Cocker Spaniel named Cooper, whom we adopted from the Humane Society.
He’s my buddy and a special member of our family. to reflect the special bond that we have, I created this cute personalized dog bandana for Cooper.
I’ve created several things for Cooper; Dog Cooling Mat, No-Sew Dog Bed, a Glow-in-the-Dark Leash, and a Dog Crate Organizer.

Cooper loves to explore parks. The other day we spent a lovely afternoon in the park together.
Since he has been such a great dog, I created a personalized dog bandana for him. I also made him a DIY Dog Snuggle Blanket and a cute Instagram Dog Bed.
This double-sided bandana has embroidery on each side for a personal touch. The bandana slips on over Cooper’s collar.

Dog Bandana Pattern & Tutorial
Please note: The download of the actual pattern is in the tutorial at the bottom of this post. The image below this is NOT the printable pattern. It is just a dog bandana template to show you what size to cut.

How to Make a Personalized Dog Bandana
The only thing that you might need to purchase for this bandana is fabric if you do not have any prints you want to use on hand.
One fat quarter works for the small bandana if you want the same print for both sides. Otherwise, you need two fat quarters or small pieces of fabric.
I picked two prints from my stash and made a medium size bandana for Cooper.
One of these was a dog print.

Dog Collar Bandana Tutorial
- Download and print the dog bandana pattern linked in the tutorial below.
- Prepare your fabric.
- If embroidering, cut out rectangles of fabric to match the outside measurements of the bandana. I marked the diagonal cutting lines for embroidery placement.
- Embroider your desired design on each side of the bandana.
- Remove the stabilizer and the fabric again.
- Finish cutting out the bandana pieces.

- Place the right sides of the fabrics together and stitch.
- Open up and iron the seam flat.
- Stitch down ½” along each side and press.
- Lay the right sides together and sew along each diagonal.
- Turn the bandana right sides out and press.
- Stitch along each diagonal and across the top.
- Stitch a line parallel to the top right above where the diagonals start.

- Slide the personalized dog bandana over your dog’s collar. Isn’t that cute?

I love how Cooper’s new personalized dog bandana turned out.
Who will you be making a bandana for?

DIY Personalized Dog Bandana

Create a personalized bandana that fits over a collar for your dog.
Materials
- fabric - 2 fat quarters work
- stabilizer
Tools
- sewing machine
- optional: embroidery machine
Instructions
- Prewash and iron the fabric.
- Download the bandana pattern here and print. The large pattern comes in 2 pieces and needs to be taped together to form one large piece.
- Cut out rectangles of fabric to match the outside measurements of the bandana. I marked the diagonal cutting lines for embroidery placement.
- Add stabilizer and hoop the fabric.
- Embroider your design on each side of the bandana.
- Iron the fabric again.
- Finish cutting out the bandana pieces.
- Put the right sides of the fabrics together and stitch a ¼” seam across the top.
- Open up the seam and iron it flat.
- Stitch down ½” along each side and then press.
- Lay right sides together and sew along each diagonal.
- Turn the bandana right sides out and press.
- Topstitch along each diagonal and across the top.
- Stitch a line parallel to the top right above where the diagonals start.
- Slide the personalized dog bandana over the dog collar. Isn't that cute?
Notes
Please share your create photo on this pin on Pinterest.
Louisa
Monday 8th of July 2019
I love this (along with your other doggy inspirations)! I'm going to make some for my assistance dog! Do you have an Instagram page and I'll take you in them?
Diana Rambles
Friday 19th of July 2019
Yes. https://www.instagram.com/dianarambles
Kathi
Thursday 29th of March 2018
Thank you for posting pattern and such clear instructions. I can not wait to make my Boomer one.
Diana Rambles
Thursday 29th of March 2018
You are very welcome, Kathi! I'd love to see it on Boomer.
Jeri Hall
Saturday 24th of March 2018
Soo cute! Although I'm just learning to sew, I'm gonna try to make one for my new baby girl.
Diana Rambles
Sunday 25th of March 2018
Good luck, Jeri!! I'd love to see how it turns out.
Joie Betterly
Monday 30th of October 2017
Cooper is so sweet. He's styling it with the bandana his momma made him too!
Diana Rambles
Tuesday 31st of October 2017
Thank you, Joie!