Tutorial: Knotted dog chew toys

I sew a lot of knits and I’m always looking for a way to use up my knit fabric scraps. Charlie from This Blog Is Not For You shows how you can use strips of knit fabric to create knotted dog chew toys. And because they’re made entirely from knit fabric, when they get dirty you can just run them through the washing machine.

Click below for her tutorial:

Tutorial: Make Washable, Eco-Friendly Chew Toys For Your Dog! by This Blog Is Not For You

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Looking for more things to hand-make and DIY for your dog? Check out some of our favorite things to make for dogs. Owning a dog can be very expensive and not only does making your own dog beds, coats and toys seem like fun, it is also a great way to save money on pet supplies too. One of our puppy’s favorite homemade dog toy is a soda bottle ½ filled with rice. It is noisy, it flips and spins and has a spout for him to grab.

Looking for more sewing patterns for your fur baby doggies? Check out these sewing patterns over on Etsy.

No Sew Easy Dog Bed – Quick and easy to make, you will want this soft and fluffy dog bed for every room, if you are looking for more DIY dog beds check out these articles for making your own dog beds.

DIY Dog Shampoo for sensitive skin – Even doggies have allergies and this recipe is for dogs with sensitive skin.

Recycled TShirt – Dogs Tugga Toy This project was featured in Moderndog magazine and was so fun to make, the best part was ripping up all the old t-shirts. Such a great way to recycle.

Recycled Dog Collar – Pickup old shirts from thrift stores and make fun collars in different colors and sizes. Make sure to measure your dog’s neck before heading out so you know what size to shirt to buy.

Check out this article on 15 dog toys you can make at home.

No Sew Dog Wrap – Made from old human track pants, very affordable to make.

Peppermint Dog Soap – Stinky dogs are gone, peppermint is soothing and antibacterial too.

Dry Pet Shampoo – Sometimes they haven’t even dried from their bath before they are dirty again, this shampoo helps to brush out the grime.

Dog Cakes – Perfect for dog parties and doggie friend playdates

Dog Biscuits– 16 yummy dog treats you can make yourself at home in the kitchen.

Looking for pet supplies, toys, food, or gift ideas? Check these out.

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When you’re decorating your Christmas tree, don’t forget about the tree skirt. The practical purpose of a tree skirt is to hide the tree stand, but it also serves a very decorative purpose. It creates kind of a backdrop for the tree and a lovely setting for the presents when they get added under the tree. We’ve rounded up 15 beautiful Christmas tree skirts that you can sew. Whether you like a patchwork look, or a cozy fleece, or even a simple ruffled tree skirt, here are some great DIY tutorials to help you sew your own Christmas tree skirt.