Queina Report post Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) Hi, This is my first leatherwork, a collar for my dog. Leather strap is 3mm thick veg tanned leather dyed with vinegaroon, lining is sheep leather 1,2mm thick, veg tanned and already dyed fawn when bought. It is handstitched. I'm aware to advices and critique. Edited November 18, 2014 by Queina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cradom Report post Posted November 18, 2014 Looks good. No D ring for a leash? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queina Report post Posted November 18, 2014 Nope, he's having a leash like that The collar is just esthetic and to say the dog has an owner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted November 18, 2014 Hand stitching looks nice and even. Good looking collar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the gafer Report post Posted November 18, 2014 nice looking collar give your edges more burnishing even on your leather keeper and put edge kote on make a collar loo so much better thats all i use on my collars Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halitech Report post Posted November 18, 2014 One thing I would do is skive the end down where the buckle is attached so it's not as bulky then bring the sheepskin up and skive it as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snubbyfan Report post Posted November 18, 2014 That's pretty nice for your first leatherwork. As Rohn said, that is some nice hand stitchin'. Also like thegafer and Halitech brought up a little skiving, some extra burnishing and topcoating may be something to keep in mind for your next project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted November 19, 2014 Don't forget to burnish the keeper! But really, that's just secondary. I love how it turned out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
builderofstuff Report post Posted November 23, 2014 (edited) Looks good. You guys are really inspiring me to make a collar for my dog. Chris Edited November 23, 2014 by builderofstuff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted November 25, 2014 Queina ------------------------- Yes D-ring, yes good stitching, yes skiveing , yes burnishing, But I think its a great first attempt ! Don't have pets anymore, But, I f I was that dog I would happily wear that collar. Im in the doghouse most of the time anyhow. hohoho ----------- Wild Bill46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
