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. I picked out mostly plastic hardware, but you could use metal if you prefer.

First, you will want to sew the ribbon to the nylon webbing. If you have a dog that is in the water a lot or outdoors often, you might consider using embroidery thread for additional durability.
Next, cut a portion of the webbing for the collar. You can always start with a couple of feet and cut it down to size after trying on your pup. Thread the webbing through a d-ring, then through the female part of the buckle.
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. After this, you will be able to pull and shape the collar to the right size.

Here's what it will look like:

Use the remaining portion of the webbing for a leash. Simply fold over and sew in an 'x' pattern for the handle.

Then thread through the swivel clip and sew an 'x' pattern again.

Voila : a leash and collar on the cheap.

Add a cute puppy and you're all set!

I'm linking this project to:
Between Naps on the Porch , Making the World Cuter, The DIY Show Off, The Persimmon Perch, Skip to My Lou, Keeping it Simple, A Soft Place to Land, Today's Creative Blog, Blue Cricket Design, Fireflies and Jellybeans, Beyond the Picket Fence, Remodelaholic, Tatertots and Jello

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