DIY Dog Toys Checklist
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Introduction
Using this DIY dog toys checklist will allow you to make a simple, inexpensive toy for your favorite canine. Completing this particular no-sew dog toy requires very little time and minimal skill, and the project becomes even cheaper if you make it using a recycled t-shirt or similar piece of secondhand material.
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Supplies Needed
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1 yard (1 meter) fray-resistant fabric
Fleece or denim works best.
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Fabric scissors
Pinking shears would work, too.
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Measuring tape
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Masking tape
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Preparing the Materials
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Choose the fabric
Consider using fleece, flannel, or heavy t-shirt knits when making toys for small to medium dogs. When making the toy for a larger dog, you may need to choose a more durable fabric like denim.
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Cut three strips of material
Using fabric scissors or pinking shears, cut three evenly sized strips from your chosen material. Make the strips 3 feet (91 cm) long and 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide for large dogs, 2 feet (61 cm) long and 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wid
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Making the Toy
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Tie the three strips together at one end
Stack the three strips on top of one another, then tie them together into an overhand knot. Position the knot 2 to 4 inches (5.1 to 10.2 cm) away from one end of the stack.
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Tape the knotted end to a table or other work surface
Use masking tape to secure the knot to a hard surface. Alternatively, ask another person to hold the knotted end for you as you work.
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Cross the right strip over the middle strip
Separate the stack into its three distinct strips. Cross the right strip over the middle strip and under the left strip.
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Cross the left strip over the middle strip
Weave the left strip over the middle strip and under the right strip. Doing so completes one full braid.
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Continue braiding the strips together
Create additional braids down the length of the stack by following the same procedure: cross the right strip over the middle, then weave the left strip over the middle. Create as many braids as needed until only 2 t
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Knot the opposite end
Regroup all three strips of fabric into a single stack. Tie another overhand knot at the loose end to mirror the first knot.
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Remove the tape
Peel away the masking tape currently holding the toy down.
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Trim the ends
Using fabric scissors or pinking shears, trim the loose ends of the dog toy so that they appear even in length.
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Give it to your dog
This step completes the DIY dog toys checklist. Use the new toy to play tug-of-war with your dog or give it to your dog for use as a chew toy.
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DIY Dog Toys Checklist Tips
- Watch your dog as it plays with the toy. Discard it if your dog tears it apart into small pieces.
- Avoid using fabrics that fray or unravel when cut. Your dog could swallow the small threads, and those threads could tangle together in your dog's stomach.
- Save money by recycling an old t-shirt instead of buying new fabric. Many t-shirts are made from fray-resistant material, making them perfect for this craft.
Who it's for
This DIY Dog Toys Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your DIY Dog Toys essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven DIY Dog Toys structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this DIY Dog Toys Checklist
- Save DIY Dog Toys Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for DIY Dog Toys (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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