Today, a fairly wide range of stylish "accessories" and collars for pets is on sale: different sizes, excellent in material and shape, simple and with decorative inserts. But sometimes you want something unusual and original. Why not? Making a dog collar with your own hands will not be difficult if you know the basic subtleties of this process.
Where to begin?
First of all, you need to decide on the right size. To do this, take an ordinary tailor meter, measure the diameter of the dog’s neck and be sure to write the result on a piece of paper so that you don’t "stray" by mistake. To the resulting figure, add a couple of centimeters to the seams and retainers. The main thing is that the dog collar should not fit snugly. You can navigate the "model" of the old collar.
Tips for beginners
As a decoration, you can use a beautiful fabric, multi-colored bows made of paper, bright buttons, a band of elastic bands or beads - here you are free to fantasize as you wish. To dress up your beloved pet, you need to decide what the collar and leash will be used for. The following types are distinguished by scope:
- Walking - the most popular version of "ammunition", which is additionally equipped with a half ring to quickly fasten the leash for the dog, and can be equipped with LED lighting.
- Teacher - special “ties” for pets, which provide a convenient handle to hold the animal during training.
- Guard - a collar of increased strength, which is usually made of a belt or thick leather.
- The noose is usually used to present a pet at exhibitions and can be made of different materials (synthetics, leather or a metal chain).
Especially popular today is the luminous collar for a pet, which is simply indispensable for evening walks. If the dog has lagged behind or ran far ahead, you will always see the place of its “deployment”. Such a collar is also a warning for casual passers-by, because it can be seen from afar. Are interested in how to make a luminous collar? At the moment, with the development of LED technology, it is easier to get it ready-made, for example, on AliExpress.
Materials and fittings
As practice shows, the most durable and wear-resistant accessories for dogs are collars from a belt or nylon tape. For the convenience of the pet, it is recommended to make an additional lining on the inside - any soft fabric will do. Alternatively, you can make a dog’s collar from a textile sling, which is able to withstand heavy loads, and doesn’t “become limp” in the rain.
Nylon Ribbon Collar
To make a stylish “tie” for your pet yourself, you do not need to be a fashion designer, the main thing is desire. For home creativity you will need the following materials:
- nylon sling;
- plain or colored tape;
- plastic retainer;
- buckle with two slots;
- half ring for a leash.
Sew a tape no more than 25 mm wide to a nylon sling. To do this, use strong thread with a needle or a sewing machine. The second option is more practical. The tape will need to be sewn along the entire length, as well as along the edges. Manually, such work will take more time.
Next, you need to unfasten the plastic retainer (clasp) and thread the end of the sling. The edge of the tape should not protrude much - just leave 40-50 mm. Wrap the end and connect with nylon tape so that the edges match. Then it remains only to sew on the threads. It is advisable to lay stitches in 2 rows. Pass the free edge through the half-ring (letter D), if possible, moving it closer to the plastic retainer, and pass the threads across the slings.
At the final stage, you need to thread the free end of the sling through the buckle and the second part of the retainer - a trident that is not yet sewn to the collar. Next, you need to install a buckle, for which bend the edge of the sling and make a couple of transverse seams. Now you know how to make a dog collar on your own using handy materials. You can also make an original braided leash from elastic bands.
Leather collar
Of the basic materials you need to purchase in a store or find a home:
- a piece of leather or an old belt;
- half ring and metal buckle;
- rivets or other decorative elements.
First, determine the size of the future collar and prepare a piece of leather of the required width, adding a couple of centimeters to the total length of the "construction". If necessary, excess edges can always be cut off. To prevent the collar from rubbing, be sure to cut the corners along the entire length, using a special knife for this.
Using the template, determine the places for rivets or other decorative ornaments - for example, LEDs. Using a sewing awl and scalpel, make through holes of the desired diameter. Pass the edge of the strap through the buckle, wrap and securely lock. After that, put on a half ring, and firmly fix the end of the future collar. Now you just have to decorate the product with decorative rivets, see the video for more details.
