Lucy is ready and fabulous for Valentine’s Day in her reversible snap on dog scarf!

She sports her bandanas for most holidays (and other days), but they get dirty and wet from the water bowl. This snap on dog scarf stays closer to her fur and doesn’t drag through the food and water, keeping her (and the floor!) a little bit cleaner. And, with the snap closure, it is super easy to take on and off of her to switch up her look and to throw the scarf in the wash.

One (1) Dog Scarf

How to Make a Snap On Dog Scarf

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner

Snaps make it easy to take a dog scarf on and off.

I know you've been there. The bandana is tied on so securely around your pup's neck and you can't get the knot undone. Or you're on a walk and the knot comes undone and off with the bandana. With a snap on scarf, there are no knots to do or undo!

Materials

Two fabrics for the dog scarf to make it reversible. See directions below for calculating how much fabric you need.
Two snaps; I used KamSnaps
Thread

Tools

Sewing machine
Iron
Ironing board
If you are using sew on snaps, you'll need a hand needle
If you are using a snap tool, you'll need it available
Corner turner or bodkin, may use a knitting needle

Instructions

Start by determining how much fabric you'll need to make your snap on dog scarf. Measure around your dog's neck - don't make it too snug! Add about 4" to that measurement and that will be one dimension for the rectangle of fabric. You can make the scarf narrow or wide.

EXAMPLE: Lucy's neck circumference is 18". I cut two rectangles of fabric each 22" (18 + 4) x 6".

Here are the fabrics I selected for this reversible scarf. I like picking ones that have a good contrast, but go together, so you know the scarf is reversible.
Lay your fabrics out right sides together. With a 1/4" seam allowance, sew down one long side, across one end and back up the other long side. Leave one end open for turning.

Turn the triangle right side out.
Topstitch the opening closed. If you'd like, topstitch around the entire scarf.
Make little tucks on both ends of the scarf to give it some dimension on the dog's neck. I just tucked and topstitched.
Add your snaps! I like to put two on so that I can loosen or tighten the scarf during the seasons with more or less fur! 🙂 This makes it super easy to put the scarf on - no bulky ties or trying to slip it over their head. I used the KAMSnap KX8J tool to apply the snap. So quick and easy!

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It’s super easy to add personality to your fury friend(s) with snap on dog scarves!

What materials are best for a snap on dog scarf?

Choose fabrics that are suitable for your dog, like quilting cottons, flannels or knits. Make sure the fabrics are breathable, flexible, lightweight and, most of all, washable. Quilting cottons are a terrific choice since they come in so many colors and prints. You can easily find fabrics for every holiday and occasion, your favorite sports teams and fun and whimsical prints.

Why snap fasteners?

Snap fasteners are super easy to get the scarf on and off your furry friend. When you tie a bandana, sometimes it is hard to get it with enough ease and not too tight on the dog. Or there is too much ease and the scarf comes off easily. Snaps are the perfect solution!

Check out all of our projects for our pets and furry friends on Create Whimsy!