Two-Fabric Reversible Bandana

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Get more out of your Modern Dog Bandana pattern with this simple reversible design style!

The modern bandana is reversible, but it shows the same three fabrics on both sides. Ruby asked if it was possible to use the pattern to make a bandana with two different fabrics on each side. It sure is! Here’s how.

Step 1: Pick two fabrics

Select two complementary fabrics. I picked the cupcake and the teal paw print fabrics. The cupcakes will be perfect for celebrating birthdays, and the teal paws are a great everyday look.

Step 1: ⇧ Pick two complementary fabrics.

Step 2: Cut your fabric

Cut a square from each of your fabrics. I’m making a medium size, so I’ll cut two 10.5-inch squares, one from each fabric. (Refer to the Bonus Style on page 2 of your pattern to determine the measurements for your square based on the size bandana you’re making.)

Now, we need to cut our squares into triangles. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner down the middle and cut the fabric square in half. You now have two triangles of equal size. Repeat for your other fabric.

Step 2: ⇧ Cut your fabric pieces.

Step 3: Sew triangles together

Take a triangle from each fabric. With the right sides together, line the two triangles up on the longest edge—the edge where you made the diagonal cut. Pin and sew all the way across.

You should now have two triangles sewn together to form a square.

TIP: If you find it hard to start sewing in the corners, start your seam in the middle and sew to the one corner tip. Then flip the bandana, start your seam in the middle again, and sew to the opposite corner tip.

Step 3: ⇧ Sew the two fabric triangles together.

Step 4: Finish the bandana

Lift one triangle over the other to open it up to form a square. Iron the seam open.
Follow the Modern Dog Bandana pattern from step 5 to finish your bandana.

Happy sewing! 🐾

Karina,
The Creative Dog Mom

Use #ModernDogBandana to share what you make!
(Purchase the bandana pattern here: Modern Dog Bandana pattern.)

Step 4: ⇧ Press the seam open. Finish the bandana using your Modern Dog Bandana Pattern.

Three different looks with the finished bandana!

Style 1: Bandana with cupcake fabric showing and a small fold on top to show the teal paw print fabric as an accent.
Bandana with teal paw print fabric showing.
Bandana with cupcake fabric showing.

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