Recyled Dog Collar Tutorial - {Keyka Lou Patterns} It's easy to make a new dog collar from your old one!
Whenever Lila needs a new collar I just make her a new one reusing the hardware from her old one. Once you've done it a time or two it only takes about 15 minutes to make a new one. A fabric collar is much more fun and probably more comfortable for your dog than those thick nylon ones. However, I would NOT recommend using this collar as a leash attachment unless your dog is fairly well behaved on the leash.
This collar is more for style (and the fun of recyling) and a harness would be more secure in case of any sudden squirrel lunging or cat chasing attempts. These instructions are for a custom fit--i.e. the collar will no longer be adjustable. 1. 3. 4. 5. Below are the pieces you'll need to reuse for the new collar. 6. 6. European Ribbon Dog Collars and Unique Pet by daydogdesigns. Summer Fun: Dog Collar & Leash - Sew4Home. Webbing, ribbon, hardware, a couple of hours, and you can make your very own boutique style dog collar and leash.
This is such a fun and easy project, you'll be offering to make them for your canine friends. Of course, it's not for dogs! That's Dexter, one of our French Alpine goats, stylin' our collar, and I think he's saying, "I HEART Sew4Home. " Ahhhhh, thanks, Dex. Our collar was made for our sweet mutt, Elaine. We used an invisible thread on top to stitch the ribbon to the webbing. There are TONS of great ribbon choices out there. Any Sewing Machine (we recommend the Janome 2160DC ) #14-16 denim needle : ¼" Seam foot : We have split the ingredient lists for the collar and leash. 1 yard of 7/8" ribbon: 1 yard of 1" nylon webbing: One 1" D-ring: One 1" single-adjust, side-release buckle: One 1" slide/strap adjuster: 2½ yards of 7/8" ribbon: w. Tutorial_dogcollarcover. Steps to Making Hundreds of Dog Collars. DIY dog collar and leash.
A trip to Petco left me astonished at the price of leashes and collars!
$30...seriously? The additional fact that we have a tiny little puppy led me to make one for Wyatt. Here's the supplies you need: 1 D ring, 1 swivel clip, one side buckle, one slider, 3 yds nylon webbing, and decorative ribbon. {you could also embellish with desired fabric with a little extra effort}. I purchased all of this at Hobby Lobby for $9 and will have some extra parts. First, you will want to sew the ribbon to the nylon webbing. Next, cut a portion of the webbing for the collar. Sew on either side of the d-ring, and in an 'x' pattern to the left of the buckle. Next, you thread through the slider and male part of the buckle as shown below, twice. Here's what it will look like: Use the remaining portion of the webbing for a leash. Then thread through the swivel clip and sew an 'x' pattern again. How To Make a Dog Collar. Home > How to Make a Dog Collar Would you like to learn how to make a collar that really stands out in a crowd?
Whether your goal is to save a little money or to pull out all of the fashion stops in "dogue" couture, you can make something that is super cute for your best friend even if you have just a little bit of sewing ability. Following the instructions below, you can adapt our tutorial to make dog collars that will dazzle the imagination!
For dogs of all sizes, from big dogs to little dogs, this sewing project is a fun and easy accessory to make for your favorite dog. Let's get started now so your dog can be sporting a spiffy ribbon dog collar later today. For an awesome, personalized collar, use your creativity to bling it out for a girly dog collar, or make a boyish tough-guy collar for your boy dog. Dog Leash.