Create the Perfect Leather Collar for Your Dog

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Materials Required
3. Preparing the Leather Straps
4. Marking Holes and Cutting the Points
5. Edging and Skiving
6. Staining, Polishing, and Creasing
7. Punching Holes and Slots
8. Assembling the Collar
9. Double Hand Stitching
10. Finishing Touches
11. Conclusion

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will learn how to make a plain leather dog collar. We will provide step-by-step instructions on preparing the leather, marking holes, cutting points, edging and skiving, staining and polishing, creasing, punching holes and slots, assembling the collar, double hand stitching, and finishing touches. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a beautiful handmade leather dog collar for your furry friend.

Materials Required

Before we begin, let's gather all the necessary materials for making the leather dog collar. You will need:

1. D-ring and buckle
2. Leather straps
3. Leather looping
4. Leather skiving tool
5. Edge tool
6. Stitch marker
7. Dividers
8. Pliers
9. Looping stick
10. Leather stain and polish

Make sure you have all these materials ready before proceeding with the tutorial.