alpha2 Report post Posted December 29, 2018 I finally tried my hand at something other than straight-line stitching. Had to make a template, adjusted for size, and practiced on a scrap piece first. The dog won't know the difference. Lucky dog! Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolandranch Report post Posted December 30, 2018 Well done! That's one special dog for sure. Is it lined? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted December 30, 2018 The 1st thing today that made me say "WOW! That is Excellent!" out loud. I am thinking I might aim for my next belt to have something similar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmom103 Report post Posted December 30, 2018 Wow that is some lucky and loved Dog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted December 30, 2018 That is going to be a lucky dog! Fantastic work. YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted December 30, 2018 Thanks for the kind words, y'all! No, it's not lined. I haven't made a lined collar yet. Coming up soon. It doesn't show up well in the pic, but the stitching is yellow. Pretty dramatic against the black bridle leather. Edges are burnished with beeswax from my brother-in-law's hives. Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted December 30, 2018 Well, tell us you at least let her pick the THREAD COLOR! Oh, and can I recommend conway buckles for dog collars? I don't do too many collars these days, but I like the little clip (button) buckles for smaller dogs and conway buckles for larger dogs -- both allow you to buckle the collar on and off without pulling the strap PAST where it fits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted December 30, 2018 Well, she sort of picked the color. I found her a couple of days ago with an inch of yellow thread hanging out of her mouth. I pulled it out, and it was 8" long. I took as a sign. Conway buckles are on the next hardware order. Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JazzBass Report post Posted December 30, 2018 Beautiful!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted December 30, 2018 Nicely done ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SickMick Report post Posted December 30, 2018 Looks great! As mentioned above, that is one lucky dog! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted December 30, 2018 Nice Job ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rbarleatherworks Report post Posted December 30, 2018 That is beautiful, curious as to how you stitched it though, hand or machine? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted December 31, 2018 (edited) Thanks! CowBoy 4500. Edited December 31, 2018 by alpha2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elvis Report post Posted January 2, 2019 Really good job!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VYO Report post Posted January 2, 2019 That looks great! Can't wait until I've mastered my cb 3200 to sew like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallequinox Report post Posted January 3, 2019 That looks great!! Very good!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodneywt1180b Report post Posted January 3, 2019 Great looking collar! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites