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Collar Bandana Sewing Pattern
The Collar Bandana is a beginner sewing pattern in 6 sizes, Cat to XL. It takes about 30 minutes in 8 written steps. It is in the Sewzy iPhone app with every size included. Print it as a letter-size PDF or an A0 copy-shop file.
Updated October 29, 2026
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- About 30 min
- Sizes
- 6
- Steps
- 8
The Collar Bandana pattern comes in 6 sizes, Cat to XL. It is a beginner project that takes about 30 min, in 8 steps. Best fabrics: quilting cotton, cotton lawn, chambray, linen-look cotton or flannel.
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Sizes and fabric
| Size | Finished size and details | Fabric |
|---|---|---|
| Cat | neck 8-10 in | 1 fat quarter or ½ yd per layer |
| XS | neck 7-9 in | 1 fat quarter or ½ yd per layer |
| S | neck 9-12 in | 1 fat quarter or ½ yd per layer |
| M | neck 12-16 in | 1 fat quarter or ½ yd per layer |
| L | neck 16-20 in | 1 fat quarter or ½ yd per layer |
| XL | neck 20-24 in | ½ yd per layer |
Quilting cotton, cotton lawn, chambray, linen-look cotton or flannel. Outer and lining: 1 fat quarter or ½ yd each. Skip stretch knits and slippery satins: the channel should keep its shape.
You also need
- Thread, pins or clips, a chopstick
- Optional: light fusible interfacing for thin fabric
- No elastic, snaps or hardware
Pattern pieces
Classic (cut 1 outer + 1 lining on fold), Scallop (cut 1 outer + 1 lining on fold), Bow (cut 2 on fold), Knot (cut 1 on fold)
Seam allowance: ⅜ in (1 cm) included on every piece.
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 8 steps, one at a time.
- Measure and pick
- Cut
- Sew all round
- Clip and turn
- Topstitch the edges
- Stitch the collar channel
- Bow (Bow style)
- Put it on
Watch how it's done
Short tutorials on YouTube for the techniques in this pattern, by other sewists. They are not made by Sewzy.
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- Edgestitching vs Topstitching: Learn How to Sew Heather Handmade · Topstitching the edges
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Questions about the Collar Bandana
How much fabric does the Collar Bandana need?
Best fabrics: quilting cotton, cotton lawn, chambray, linen-look cotton or flannel. Exact amounts for each size are in the guide inside the Sewzy app.
Which sizes does the Collar Bandana come in?
It comes in 6 sizes, Cat to XL. The size table on this page lists what each size fits.
How long does the Collar Bandana take to sew?
About 30 minutes. It is rated beginner, and the written guide in the app has 8 steps.
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