Serge your puppy a cute reversible bandana using a 3-thread stitch and Madeira’s Aeroflock thread. You can also celebrate different holidays by using seasonal print fabrics. Download printable instructions.
Materials:
- 1 Spool of Madeira Aerolock serger thread to match fabrics
- 2 Spools of Madeira Aeroflock serger thead to match fabrics
- 1/4 -1/2 yard of cotton print fabric – print 1
- 1/4 -1/2 yard of cotton print fabric – print 2
- Tape Measure
- Marking Pen or chalk
- Rotary Cutter mat and ruler
- Scissors
- Pins *Optional
Tools:
Steps:
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Measure your dog’s neck add 6” to 8” to this measurement to have enough room to tie the bandana.
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Measure from the dog’s neck down the back to how long you want the bandana tie to be.
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Using the marking pen or chalk and the ruler draw a triangle using the neck measurement and the back length measurement.
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Using the rotary cutter mat and ruler cut out a triangle of each fabric.
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Layer the fabrics wrong sides together pinning if needed.
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Thread your serger for a 3-thread narrow stitch with a stich length of 1. The Aerolock is in the needle and the Aeroflock threads will be in the loopers.
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Refer to you machine’s instruction and reference manual for assistance threading.
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Remove the regular presser foot and attach the clear foot.
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Serge along each side of the triangle.
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Remember to remove the pins before it reaches the needle if you opted to use pins to hold the fabrics together.
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Tie the bandana loosely around your dog’s neck.
