Steps to Making Hundreds of Dog Collars

[TheDAWNSNIGHT]

where do you buy the hardware pieces??

[sptreasures]

@TheDAWNSNIGHT

You can find hardware on Etsy, Ebay, and several places online. Just Google dog collar hardware. Good luck!

[unicornlover221]

i don't have enough money to buy the ebook so can you just tell me?

[sptreasures]

@unicornlover221 contact me via email and maybe I can help you better:

crazyforcollars @ gmail . com

Suzanne in TX

[unicornlover221]

i would love to make these for my dogs but how big do i cut them?

[sptreasures]

@unicornlover221 Hello and thank you for this inquiry. I sell the completely illustrated tutorial/ebook in my Etsy shop:

crazyforcollars.etsy.com

Let me know if you have any other questions, please.

Suzanne in TX

[HaleyScreammmm]

Do you use any fabric & what is interfacing do you need it?

[sptreasures]

@HaleyScreammmm

Hi Haley--I prefer high quality quilt fabric/100% Cotton and a good sturdy craft weight interfacing.

You can purchase my fully illustrated tutorial on Etsy:

crazyforcollars.etsy.com

Thanks for the inquiry!

Suzanne in TX

[HaleyScreammmm]

@sptreasures Thank you for your help, I have a 5 week old chihuauha and hes gonna be tiny when he gets older so I'll have to make a collar that will fit him. I'm also making him a doggie bed. :) could you buy interfacing at wal-mart?

[sptreasures]

@HaleyScreammmm

Hi again, Haley!

you can find interfacing usually at WalMart stores, if they have a fabric department. I really think the quality is better at JoAnn's, though.

Suzanne in TX

[Uhhlaneuh]

I'm sorry another question @sptreasures , how does the fabric not bubble up when you stitch it? Is that what the ironing is for?

[sptreasures]

@Uhhlaneuh I'm not sure what you mean by "bubble up". After the ironing step, everything stays pretty much in place. You can purchase my tutorial for collars online @ crazyforcollars.etsy.com

[Uhhlaneuh]

How does this work on animals that pull on a collar? Would it tear or rip?

[sptreasures]

@Uhhlaneuh Great question! I line the interior of my larger sized collars with webbing to add extra strength and durability.

[ShihTzuLove788]

what is a interfacing strip?

[sptreasures]

@ShihTzuLove788 Hello and thank you for this inquiry. Interfacing is a product sold in fabric stores and fabric departments. It adds strength and thickness to fabric. It comes in several different weights and varieties.

HTH!

Suzanne in TX

[DuckVader64]

what is the interfacing strip made out of?

[sptreasures]

@DuckVader64 I use a heavy weight, fusible interfacing that is available at most fabric/craft stores. For more details visit the tutorial section of my Etsy shop: crazyforcollars.etsy (dot) com

Suzanne in TX

[KatCountry1033Girl]

I actually bought your ebook. How long does it take you to make this many collars?

[sptreasures]

@KatCountry1033Girl Hi there and I hope you are enjoying making the collars as much as I do. It really took days to make that many collars, but I rarely attempt that any longer. I usually just make up a few in each design/size now and then make them on an "as sold" basis.

Hope that makes sense.

S in TX

[petplaysf]

This is a great video--I'ma huge fan of these tutorials.  Thanks for posting!

[reneespace]

What type of sewing machine do you recommend?

[sptreasures]

@reneespace Hi Renee--I am a huge fan of Janome sewing machines and currently have several of them. If you plan to make this more than a hobby, then I would suggest getting a nice, heavy duty machine.

Hope that helps. If you have more questions, contact me via

crazyforcollars (at) gmail (dot) com

Suzanne in TX

[XboxLass1234]

@sptreasures can you hand sew it? because i do have a seweing machine but hvent used it in decades and it dosent work? thanks please reply ASAP

[raphaelsewingVIDEO]

great video!

[KatCountry1033Girl]

What type of interfacing do you use? And where do you buy the buckles adjusters and d rings?

[sptreasures]

@KatCountry1033Girl

Hello and thank you for our inquiry. I offer all of that information when you purchase my fully illustrated tutorial. You can find it available in my Etsy shop.

Just search sellers on Etsy for CrazyforCollars

[xPinkStrifex]

I would love to buy an ebook on how to make these collars. The only one I see on your etsy is for the step in harness! :(

[sptreasures]

@xPinkStrifex

Sorry about that! I have 2 in my shop right now. I just tried to send a link to one, but youtube wouldn't let me.

Hope that helps!

Suzanne in TX

[KatCountry1033Girl]

Where do buy your fabric and interfacing?

[sptreasures]

@KatCountry1033Girl hello and thank you for your inquiry. I prefer to buy my fabric at quilt shops and usually find my interfacing at JoAnn's or WalMart.

Hope that helps.

[townsan1979]

What is the cutting tool you are useing called?

[sptreasures]

@townsan1979 That's a rotary cutter--best thing since sliced bread!

[BreezyLotus]

Great video!

[WhoElseButGabby]

What sewing machine do you use?

[sptreasures]

@WhoElseButGabby I currently use the Janome 1600P and LOVE it. Really though, any standard (not too light weight) machine that sews a straight stitch will usually do the trick.

Thanks for the inquiry.

Suzanne in TX

crazyforcollars.etsy.com

[MissJagUR]

It would be great to see some dogs modelling them!

[danceismything2]

where do you buy the hardwear

[trutenon]

my god..what a job. :s

[fizzzlizzz]

what do u do with the collars you dont use??

[starlife333]

where do you buy your hardware? I have tons of material that i've collected over the years, but i need the hardware

thx

[rwrockcounty]

Great video..one more question. Where does most of your hardware come from?

[MoldyZombie]

that sounded gay

[gimmo0101]

Thanks for the video! What sewing machine do you use for the collars?

[sptreasures]

My favorite machine is the Janome MC6600P--it sure makes life easier when making 100+ at a time!

[gimmo0101]

Thanks for the info! Would your machine go through webbing as well? I am looking for a home sewing machine that will sew through the webbing for pet collars. Thanks for your help!

[sptreasures]

I use nylon webbing for my large collars, and it does a great job. You might want to take some uncompleted collars to a shop that sells sewing machines and give them a test drive. My Janomes are pretty pricy, so I wouldn't want you to invest without trying them first. HTH! S in TX

[JadeFukker]

Wow, very interesting! Thanks for this Making Of!

[Beannifer]

is there Nylon webbing inside of the fabric to make it stronger? I cant see how the collar would be strong enough with out the webbing... You wouldnt be able to iron the nylon webbing though...

[sptreasures]

Sorry to be so slow in responding!  I use webbing only on the size large collars and actually sew the finished fabric collar to it befroe adding the hardware. I really like the extra strength that it adds for the larger breeds. My customers agree.

[tripleventi]

wow...love the chain work and step by step. Thanks

[heyitsdrea]

dog collar tutorial