This month we're making holiday collar covers for our customers.
These festive tubes of cloth slide easily over your pet's collar to add a touch
of color or sparkle for the holiday season but are easily slipped off and
washed or recycled. Once you're set up, each collar cover takes about 15
minutes to make and now that the kids are home for vacation, you can make it a
family project.
What you'll need:
- Sewing machine (yes you could sew by hand if you wanted to)
- Rotary cutter or sharp shears
- Pinking shears
- Lightweight fabric (smaller patterns work best)
- Neutral or color coordinated thread
Step 1: Measure
Measure the length and width of your pet's collar
Step 2: Plan
Add 1" to the width and about 30% to the length. That's the
finished size of the tube you'll be constructing. You'll need the extra width
to accommodate the plastic fasteners on the collar plus a seam allowance and
the extra length to scrunch up the fabric so it has a ruffled look when
finished.
Step 3: Cut
Using a rotary cutter or a pair of very sharp shears, cut two strips
of cloth to the planned dimensions.
Step 4: Sew
Align the strips right sides outward and sew down each long side
about 1/4" inch from the edge. It's a good idea to reverse at each end for
a few stitches to lock the seam in place.
Step 5: Trim
Using pinking shears, trip the seam allowances and tube ends to create pretty, non-fraying borders.
Step 6: Scrunch
Slide the finished tube over your pet's collar, scrunching as you
go.
We hope you enjoy this holiday craft idea!
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