Bandanna Pattern Maker
A bandanna can be a square you fold, a ready-cut triangle, or a shaped neckerchief for a pet. Choose the shape and set the size.
For a pet bandanna, enter the neck measurement and how far the point drops, and fasten it with a snap or with fabric ties.
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Size
- Square side / triangle top / pet neck: 20–80 cm (7⅞–31½″). Square: finished side. Triangle: top edge. Pet: measured neck circumference before ease and ties.
Sizes are typed in centimetres, millimetres or inches. The starting size is Square side / triangle top / pet neck 55 cm (21⅝″).
Options
- Shape: Square, fold to wear · Triangle · Pet bandanna
- Fastening: snap or fabric ties
- Measurements and counts: Neck ease, Centre drop, Each tie length
Starting points
These are sizes and settings to begin from, and every one stays fully editable. Type your own measurements, or start from the nearest one.
| Starting point | Finished size, cm | Same starting point in round inches |
|---|---|---|
| Square bandanna | square 55 × 55 cm | square 22 × 22″ |
| Triangle bandanna | triangle 60 × 30 cm | triangle 24 × 12″ |
| Pet snap bandanna | pet neck 38 cm · snap · drop 16 cm | pet neck 15″ · snap · drop 6½″ |
Cutting list
At the starting size (Square side / triangle top / pet neck 55 cm (21⅝″)) the pattern has these pieces. Fabric sizes include seam allowance, interfacing is cut to the stitching line, and pieces cut on the fold are shown opened out. Each size is the width and height of the piece as cut.
| Piece | Fabric | Cut | Size to cut | How |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Square bandanna | Main fabric | 1 | 59 × 59 cm (≈23¼ × ≈23¼″) | Rectangle: cut by measurement or from the print |
You will also need: Thread. The cover page and materials list give the amounts for your size.
The maker’s fabric estimate at this size: Main fabric about 0.7 m of 112 cm fabric.
How it goes together
These are the maker’s own instructions at the starting size. They change with the options you pick, and the PDF carries the full set with the cover, cutting list and materials list.
- Cut on the solid outlines. The hems or seams are included; transfer the top-edge notches and fastening dots if making the pet style.
- Turn all four edges 1 cm to the wrong side twice, pressing as you go. Mitre the corners to keep them flat, then stitch close to each inner fold.
- The finished square is 55 × 55 cm. Fold it diagonally to make a triangle, then tie the two long corners comfortably.
Fabric suggestions
Outer: Soft stable woven cotton, linen or lightweight chambray. Use a comfortable fabric against skin or fur.
Lining: The pet style uses a second fabric layer so its ties or snap ends can be turned and reinforced.
Interfacing, padding or other layers: The pet snap style includes two small interfacing reinforcement squares at the fasteners.
How each fabric family suits it
- Stable woven: great choice. Presses accurately at the corners and holds the neck-band shape.
- Heavy or stiff: possible, with care. Several layers at the pet tie or snap ends can be bulky.
- Stretchy knit: possible, with care. A stretched top edge may change the fit. Stabilise it before sewing.
- Slippery or fine: possible, with care. Baste the triangular edges so they do not creep out of alignment.
The maker’s advice adjusts to the fabric family you pick in the Fabric tab.
Printing it
At the starting size the printed pieces take 12 A4 pages, taped together using the page labels, alignment marks and page map. For a print shop, choose a sheet from A0 to a 36″ roll: the pieces are packed onto as few sheets as they will fit on, and if one is too big for the sheet the maker says so. Every piece here is a rectangle or a strip, so the cutting list above is enough and you can skip printing. How printing, tiling and the test square work.
Frequently asked questions
What size can I make?
The bandanna pattern takes square side / triangle top / pet neck from 20–80 cm (7⅞–31½″). It starts at Square side / triangle top / pet neck 55 cm (21⅝″), and you can work in centimetres, millimetres or inches. There are 3 starting points to begin from (Square bandanna, Triangle bandanna, Pet snap bandanna). Every starting point stays fully editable.
Which fabric suits the bandanna pattern?
Soft stable woven cotton, linen or lightweight chambray. Use a comfortable fabric against skin or fur. In the maker’s fabric advice, stable woven is a great choice; heavy or stiff, stretchy knit and slippery or fine are possible with care.