diy: upcycled t-shirt dog toy

From EverydayDogMom

There are many things a crafty dog mom (or dad) can do to make an old t-shirt fun, and today I want to share just one of them with you. It’s this very cool upcycled t-shirt dog toy, and trust me, if I can make these, so can you. This project calls for only 3 supplies: 2 old t-shirts, a pair of fabric scissors, and a nimble pair of hands. Honestly, it can’t get much simpler than that, right? The fun thing about making these toys is that you can come up with so many cool color combinations. Not that my dogs care what color their toys are, but it does make the project a bit more fun and interesting for me. Get the directions below!

MAKE YOUR OWN DIY UPCYCLED T-SHIRT DOG TOY

1. Use fabric scissors to make several cuts, about 3 inches apart, from the bottom hem of 2 t-shirts (photo 1).
2. Cut or rip the shirts upward at each cut to approximately the level of the sleeves. This will create a fringe (photo 2).
   
3. Cut off the fringe and gather fabric pieces together (photo 3). 
   
4. Set aside 2 strips of fabric to use for your ties (photo 4). Use on of the strips to tie the fabric pieces together on one end. Double knot it to secure.
   
5. Divide the strips into 3 sections and braid (photo 5).
   
6. Braid all the way to the other end, and then use the remaining strip (photo 6) to tie the ends, using a double knot to secure.
   

See what I mean? Minimal supplies and just 6 easy peasy steps, and your dog has a brand new toy that doesn’t cost a cent. Win-win, am I right?

​No Dog in Your House? Consider making dog toys and donating to your local animal shelter!