How Do You Sew Pattern For Dog Belly Bands?
Belly bands are useful for male dogs with wetting problems. The bands are simple rectangles that wrap around the lower end of the dog’s belly and are held in place by Velcro. The bands consist of two layers and should be made of soft, comfortable fabric. Cotton works well for the outer layer and fleece makes for a comfortable inner layer. The bands enclose an adult incontinence pad. Cut the cotton and fleece into rectangles wide enough to hold the absorbent pad. The rectangles must be the width of the pad, plus at least a seam allowance of five-eighths of an inch on either side. The rectangle must be long enough to wrap around your dog’s belly, with enough overlap for one Velcro strip to reach the other. Add the seam allowance for this side as well. Place the two rectangles together, with the right sides facing. (Right sides refers to the top or outside that will ultimately show.) Then sew together three sides of the rectangle, leaving one of the shorter sides open. Sew along the seam
