Do you have some clothes that are too ratty to donate? DIY a dog chew toy!
Materials:
- 3-4 Old t-shirts
- Thread
- Sewing Needle
Step 1:
Cut the bottom rim and top off of the t-shirts. You’ll be left with a straight square.
Step 2:
Cut the square up the seam to make one large piece.
Step 3:
Cut the piece into three different strips.
Step 4:
Stack the three strips together and tie a knot at the top. Braid the three pieces in a simple three strand braid. Tie a knot at the bottom. Set aside.
Repeat for as many shirts as you have and try to make them in similar lengths. I did it to four shirts.
Step 5:
Gather the shirts together at the top and sew to keep them together. Be sure to secure it really well since puppies and dogs will be chewing on it! 🙂
Step 6:
Complete a three or four strand braid for the shirts to tie them together. Here’s how to do the four strand braid:
LEFT: Move A over B; A under C;
RIGHT: D under A; D over C.
Repeat process with the same 4 positions (letters will change though)
Step 7:
Once you’ve braided to the end, sew the other ends together so they will not come apart. Trim any excess threads.
Step 8:
Give it to your dog and watch them play, tug, and chew on your newly made toy!
