Braided T-Shirt Dog Toy

by girlscouttroop in Living > Pets

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Braided T-Shirt Dog Toy

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A quick, easy, and probably free, DIY project. Turn any t-shirt into a fun tug toy to play with your dog.

Supplies

  • Old T-Shirts
  • Fabric Scissors
  • Rope (optional)

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Lay shirt out on the ground.

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Cut off collar, bottom seam, and arm seams. Cut off sleeves and put to side for later.

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Cut shirt in 1-1 1/2 “ strips and place into pile.

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Cut the sleeves in half so they become a long rectangle. Cut the fabric into strips and place into pile.

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Grab one strips, cut in half and tie around top of strip pile.

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Braid t-shirt strips, tie bottom half, and cut off any excess.

1. Be creative. Braid could include a piece rope OR cut multiple shirts to make multi-colored toys.