Need to use up some old denim or blue jeans? This easy DIY dog chew toy is the perfect project. We show you how to sew jean dog bone toy with free pattern! If you have dogs or need a gift idea for someone that does, this turns out cute and is pretty easy to make. It is a great way to get a second use out of those jeans that no longer fit or are worn out. You can sew this jean dog bone toy in about 15 minutes for your favorite furry friend with our simple pattern. Your pet will love their new chew toy and you’ll be able to upcycle some old fabric that needs to be put to good use. My husband had a few pairs of torn-up jeans that worked perfectly for this project and I was excited to get them out of his closet. This is a super simple sewing project, great for beginners. The included free pattern makes it a breeze to cut out the dog bone shape so you don’t have to worry about cutting it out on your own. Just follow the guidelines on the pattern, and your project will come out looking great!

The denim makes a durable toy for that canine to chew for hours and is also perfect for playing fetch. Don’t pay in-store prices for a dog toy again! Plus this is a repurposing of old jeans instead of just throwing them away you are making a fun dog chew toy. I have found that my pup loved this so much that I ended up making several as while jeans are durable they won’t last forever and will need to provide your dog a replacement chew toy. Enough about the dog chew bone let me show you how to make this dog chew toy for your pet.

What You’ll Need:

- Jean Fabric (used old pair of jeans)
- Cotton Stuffing (how much depends on how tight you want it filled, I used a few handfuls)
- Chalk or Marker
- Pins
- Pattern
- Needle & Thread
- Sewing Machine
- Scissors
- Free Pattern
For this project, I just used some old worn-out jeans I didn’t want to wear anymore. This is a fun way to use up those old jeans the kids or the hubby have torn. If you don’t have any old jeans lying around, you can use regular denim fabric. The best part about using old jeans is that it keeps the cost for this project super low. Other than the fabric, you’ll only need a few basic supplies. Once you have all your items laid out, let’s get to sewing this fun dog chew toy!
DIY Dog Chew Toy

Start this fun DIY dog chew toy sewing tutorial by printing and cutting out the free pattern on the outer line. This is also a great time to wash, dry, and iron your jeans for denim fabric if you haven’t already.

Next, pin your dog bone pattern to the backside of the denim fabric. Make sure you leave a small gap on the edge of the fabric so you can cut out the pattern shape in a later step.

Now, with your jean dog bone pattern pinned in place, use some chalk or marker trace around the pattern to make an outline on the fabric.

Unpin the pattern and use scissors to cut the shape out of the fabric cutting on the inner side of the line. You can see why your pup with love this dog chew toy due to being able to treat it just like a bone.

Repeat these last few steps so that you have a second piece cut out like the photo. You are about halfway through this jean bone DIY dog chew toy tutorial!

Lay the two pieces together so that the right sides of the fabric are touching each other. Pin in place.

Next on this diy dog chew toy sewing tutorial, it’s time to sew it together. Sew the two pieces together using a 1/4 inch seam allowance and a backstitch at the start and finish.

You want to leave about an inch and a half open on one side so that you can turn the jean dog bone right side out.

Through the opening you left, turn the whole thing right side out.

Using your fingers, make sure all the seams are pushed out. You can also use a turning tool or a pencil. Your DIY dog chew toy is starting to take shape.

To give your bone it’s shape, stuff it with the filling until it is as full and tight as you want it. Make sure you really push the stuffing so that it fills out the ends.

When it is stuffed, make sure the fabric on the opening is folded in. Then use the needle and thread to stitch it closed. I stitched the DIY dog chew toy so it was more of a hidden stitch such as a ladder stitch.

And that’s it! your dog chew toy is complete! Your pup is sure to love this easy dog toy. A simple craft that even beginners can sew, this project uses old blue jean or other recycled denim fabric into an easy DIY dog chew toy that can be enjoyed for hours. If you have enough fabric, make several for your favorite dog lovers and their four legged friends, or to donate to your favorite animal shelter. This jean dog bone is sure to be loved by pets and their owners alike.

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Easy DIY Dog Chew Toy

This easy DIY chew toy can be sewn in minutes with our easy pattern. Here's how to make it for your favorite four legged companion.
Materials
- Cotton Stuffing (how much depends on how tight you want it filled, I used a few handfuls)
- Chalk
- Stick Pins
- Pattern
- Jean Fabric (used old pair of jeans)
- Needle & Thread
Tools
Instructions
- Start by cutting out the pattern on the outer line.
- Pin pattern to the backside of the fabric.
- Using chalk or marker trace around the pattern to make an outline on the fabric.
- Unpin the pattern and use scissors to cut the shape out of the fabric cutting on the inner side of the line.
- Repeat steps 2-4 to make a second piece.
- Lay the two pieces together so that the right sides of the fabric are touching each other. Pin in place.
- Sew the two pieces together using a 1/4 inch seam allowance and a backstitch at the start and finish. You want to leave about an inch and a half open on one side.
- Through the opening, turn the whole thing right side out. Using your fingers, make sure all the seams are pushed out.
- Stuff the bone with the filling until it is as full and tight as you want it. Make sure you really push the stuffing so that it fills out the ends of the bone.
- When it is stuffed, make sure the fabric on the opening is folded in. Then use the needle and thread to stitch it closed. I stitched it so it was more of a hidden stitch such as a ladder stitch.
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