Well, I started on another sighthound dog collar, and this time I used faux leather that I purchased several years ago from Hancock Fabrics. This faux leather has a nice suede backing, I have yet to find more FL like this. I also had some fleece scraps that I had used to make Christmas stockings. I thought the combo would look nice. I used Coats Extra Strong thread to stitch around the collar. I had some small swivel clasps and added it to the collar to hold Shasta the Saluki's id tag that I made using Shrinky Dink inkjet paper. I used metal snaps to hold the collar in place. I think the pattern needs a few modifications before I make a martingale or quick-release collar. I think I will make it just a bit more narrow in the center and lose the rounded ends. I could have added an embroidery design...but that will be another project, perhaps for Memorial day.
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Ok, Here is Shasta the Saluki modeling the almost finished collar. I have not decided if I will place a tassel or purchase/make black dog tags to attach to the band, or I might try making a pet ID tag using Shrinky Dink. The band is bound with bias tape and flannel is used as the lining on the underside. I used Kamsnaps as the method of closure for this band. You can see in the middle picture where I placed two snaps so that it can be adjusted. Well, I will continue trying to perfect the band until I have come up with a design that I like.
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