- Measure your dog's neck circumference as explained above (paragraph "Size Chart") and cut out the pattern for the Flag and the corresponding Collar.
💡 There are 4 different sizes of Flag. Cut the Flag that corresponds to your dog's size: XS, S, M or L. For the Collar, there are 2 different widths. A thinner Collar for sizes XS and S, and a wider Collar for sizes M and L. If your dog has a neck circumference of 38 cm for example (size S), you will cut the Flag in size S, and the Collar the less wide. Locate the "38 cm" line on the Collar and cut there to obtain the correct length of Collar.
- Pin the "Flag" and "Collar" pieces to your fabric, as detailed in the provided cutting plan
⚠️ We pin the Flag well "on the fold", as indicated on the pattern. The pieces cut on the fold allow us to actually obtain pieces twice as large and perfectly symmetrical once unfolded. In our case, we will therefore obtain a diamond once we have unfolded
- Cut out the 2 pieces of fabric using your fabric scissors this time, taking care to follow the pattern lines perfectly.
✅ Remember that seam allowances are always included in < disclothed > paris patterns, so there is no need to leave a margin around the pattern outline.
❓ What is a seam allowance? When you join two pieces of fabric together, 1 cm from the edge for example, you end up with a margin of 1 cm between the edge of your fabric and your stitching. This is called the "seam allowance", also called "seam allowance".
➡️ Saying that the seam allowance is included in our patterns means that the outline of each piece of our patterns represents the cutting line (the edge of the fabric) and not the sewing line (where you sew). In patterns without a seam allowance included, you must therefore draw a line yourself (0.7 cm, 1 cm, 1.5 cm from the edge, depending on what is indicated) before cutting.
- Before unpinning, mark the 2 notches of the Flag using your pair of scissors
❓ What is a "notch"? A notch is a reference point that will help us when assembling (they are small lines in our case, but they can also be represented by triangles). You must therefore "mark your notches" when cutting your pieces so that you can find them later.
❓ How to "mark a notch"? To mark a notch, simply take your scissors and make small cuts at the notches, 0.5 cm long (no more!). Our seam allowances are 1 cm, so we won't see these "notches" after assembly, but they will simply serve as guidelines for assembling.
- Iron the pieces obtained, carefully following the care instructions for your fabric – we advise you to always test the heat of your iron on a scrap
💡 Good to know: no need to overlock/serge your pieces because you will see that all the edges will end up on the inside of the bandana < holly > at the end. There is therefore no risk of the fabric fraying over time.
