How to Sew and Embroider a Web Collar and Leash

Posted in embroidery, March 2024 by

Hello everyone!! Today, we’re diving into the world of sewing and embroidery to guide you through the process of making a web collar and leash for your beloved four-legged friend. Not only will this project result in a practical accessory for your pet, but it also provides an opportunity for creative expression and customization. So, gather your materials, unleash your creativity, and let’s embark on this crafting adventure together!

Materials Needed:

  • Cotton Webbing
  • Snap Buckle
  • Metal D-Ring
  • Slide Lock
  • Thread: all-purpose & embroidery
  • Embroidery Needle 75/11
  • Foam
  • Rotary Cutter & Mat
  • Ruler
  • Pins
  • Lightweight Tear-away Stabilizer
  • Tear-away Stablstick Stabilizer
  • Water Soluble Topping
  • Sewing Machine
  • Embroidery Machine
  • Specialty Hoop: Belt Hoop for multi-needle machines
  • Store-bought leash

Making the Collar

Measure and Cut
1. Measure your pet’s neck to determine the size of the collar.
2. For this collar, one piece of cotton webbing was cut to 26″ long for a small dog.

Create the Design
1. Use the built-in fonts in your embroidering software to spell out your pet’s name. If you have a font that supports foam, use that to create puffy letters.
2. Add other designs from your embroidery library if you like.

Stitch Out The Design
1. Find the center of the collar and place a stitch sticker to identify it.
2. Hoop the Lightweight tear-away stabilizer and the cotton webbing in the belt hoop.


3. If you don’t have a belt hoop, hop a piece of tear-away stablestick stabilizer.


4. Place the webbing on the stablstick in the center.
5. Pull up the design on the embroidery machine screen, set the speed, choose the automatic/manual function, choose the different thread colors and hoop size, and then trace out the design to ensure the needle will not hit the hoop while it stitches out.
6. Stitch out the design.
7. Remove the hoop from the machine and the fabric from the hoop.
8. Trim the thread ends and the stabilizer on the back.

Construct the Collar
1. Feed 2 inches of webbing through the slide lock, ensuring the embroidered side is in the correct direction.


2. Stitch together in the shape of a square.
3. Feed the webbing through the buckle so the embroidery faces the outside.


4. Feed the webbing through the slide lock again. The buckle will be enclosed.


5. Pull the webbing through the D-Ring and the snap side of the buckle.

 
6. Feed the webbing 4 inches back through the second opening closer to the chip part of the buckle.


7. Pull the webbing around the D-Ring and through the opening, bringing the webbing back to the buckle and clip.


8. Sew through the three layers of webbing in 3 straight lines. This will keep the D-Ring in place.

Stitching out the Store Bought Leash
1. Use the same design for the collar, hoop the leash, and stabilizer if your are using the belt hoop or hoop the stablstick and place the leash in the center of the hoop.
2. Follow the instructions for stitching out the collar. 

    Yayyy, isn’t this collar and leash super cute.

    Dog Collar Safety Tips!
    1. Make sure your dog’s collar fit and size are correct.
    2. Always remove the collars and leash during playtime, at home, and in crates.
    3. Yanking or jerking a leash can injure your pet.
    4. Keep your leash in good shape.

    I hope you make one or two from your beloved pets.

    See you next time!
    Kymona

    Destashing Again!!

    Posted in Destash, October 2021 by

    It’s that time again for me to make some room in my craft corner.  I have to let go and allow these supplies to make someone else happy. So let’s DESTASH!!!!

    Some of the items are new, and some are slightly used.

    Destash Boxes

    Here are the details:

    Each package costs $65, which includes shipping.

    If you are interested, email me at kreativekymona@gmail.com with the following information:

    → The address you would like your package sent.

    → First come, first serve. These boxes are ready to go.

    → Each box is full of stamps, dies, and other surprises.

    → Pay Paypal friends and family.

    → Packages will be mailed within 24 hours of payment with a tracking number sent to you.

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Fabric Placemat and Coasters

    Posted in September 2021 by

    Hello everyone! Kymona here with a new project for you, fabric placemat and coasters using fabric that is all about coffee.

    Let’s take a look at a fabric placemat and coasters:

    Super cute table setting for guests when they come over. A place for their mug and snacks without making a mess or leaving rings on the table.

    These are easy to make and do not require a lot of fabric.

    Fabric Collection:

    Coffee Chalk by J. Wecker Frisch for Riley Blake Design is a brewed collection for coffee lovers. The prints contain nostalgic coffee pots, coffee cup border strips, dots, beans, swirls, and text.

    Coffee Chalk Fabric

    This collection has 30 prints and about 5 colorways.

    Here’s what you need to create the placemat and the coasters:

    Materials:

    Note: Some of the links below contain affiliate links.

    Coffee Chalk Collection
    Aurifil Thread
    bernette 77
    Cutting Mat
    Rotary Cutter

    Placemat:

    Top, batting, and backing fabric: 13 inches by 10.5 inches
    Binding: 2 strips

    Coasters:

    Top, batting, and backing: 5.5 inches

    The placemat is made by creating a quilt sandwich, quilting it, and adding the binding.

    The coasters are made but placing the backing fabric down right sides up, then the top fabric right sides down, then the batting.

    Clip them and stitch around using a 1/4 inch. Leave a hole for turning.

    After turning, stitch 1/8 inch around the entire coaster closing the hole.

    Coffee Chalk

     

    Coffee Chalk

    Coffee Chalk

    What do you think?

    Will you try to make your own placemat and coaster? I would love to see them.

    Supplies used:

    Coffee Chalk Fabric    

    Thank you so much,

    Needle and Thread Case

    Posted in Riley Blake Designs, September 2021 by

    Hello everyone! It’s Happy National Sewing Month! Yayyy! That means I will dedicate at least 30 minutes a day to sewing and practicing my skills all month long.

    Let’s start off with a super cute needle and thread case. I love sewing on the go, so having a cute case to carry all of my supplies in is perfect for me.

    Let’s take a look at my new needle and thread case:

    Needle and Thread Case: finish product

    Cute shape, right?! I love the shape of these thread and needle cases.

    Let’s take a look inside:

    Needle and Thread Case: finish product

    You can add your favorite threads and needles and keep them safe. The best part is the pattern is a free pattern from Sharon Holland!

    Let’s take about this fabric:

    This fabric collection is called Community from Rachel Erickson of Citrus & Mint Designs for Riley Blake Designs.

    Rachel created this collection to react to the widespread hurt and divisiveness felt during the Covid-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement. Both events left her wanting more unity, love, and diversity in the world and her desire to go outside, travel, and be surrounded by people again.

    This collection comprises 24 different prints in colors like green, honey, orchid, coral, blush, blue, mint, and cream.

    Here’s what you need to create your own thread and needle case:

    Materials:

    Note: Some of the links below contain affiliate links.

    Community Fabric
    Needle Case Pattern by Sharon Holland
    HeatNBond
    Felt
    Elastic
    bernette 77
    Cutting Mat
    Rotary Cutter
    Matching Thread Color
    Pearl Snap
    Snap Tool

    Follow the pattern’s direction on how to make these. The pattern is easy to follow, and you can make a bunch of these in no time.

    The finished size is 5 inches by 4inches, so you can make a couple of these out of two different fat quarters.

    I love how these smaller thread sizes fit in this case.

    Needle and Thread Case: finish product

    Perfect for sashiko and embroidery thread as well.

    Needle and Thread Case: finish product

    Adding a pearl snap adds a finishing touch.

    Needle and Thread Case: finish product

    I love how the case holds its shape when it’s open.

    Needle and Thread Case: finish product

    I’m totally in love with these thread and needle cases. Very different from the traditional needle books.

    So, tell me what you think?

    Will you try and make your own thread and needle cases? I would love to see them.

    Supplies used:

    Note: Some of the links below contain affiliate links.

    Community    

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Easy Modern Throw Quilt with Painter’s Watercolor Swirl

    Posted in July 2021, Riley Blake Designs by

    Hello everyone! Today, I’m with an easy modern throw quilt with Painter’s Watercolor Swirl fabric by J. Wecker Frisch.

    Let’s take a look at my modern quilt:

    modern quilt: painter's watercolor swirl

    I love how easy and fun this quilt was to make. I used Riane Elise’s Companion pattern from her book Inheritance to make this quilt.

    The simplicity and contrast of this throw quilt are amazing to see.

    Fabric Collection:

    Painter’s Watercolor Swirl by J. Wecker Frisch for Riley Blake Design contains 37 beautiful colors from dark to light hues.

    Here’s how I created this throw quilt:

    Materials:

    Note: Some of the links below contain affiliate links.

    Painter’s Watercolor Swirl Fabric
    Companion Pattern by Riane Elise
    bernette 77
    Cutting Mat
    Rotary Cutter
    Matching Thread Color

    Follow the patterns directions for cutting and piecing. I

    What I love about this throw quilt is that there is no binding. Yes, you can make a quilt without binding, and it still looks great. I got the idea from The Willow Market.

    To achieve this, you just sandwich the pieces right sides together and sew them together, leaving a six-inch hole for turning.

    modern quilt: painter's watercolor swirl

    Once you turn the quilt inside out, it’s time to quilt it. Draw lines on the top of the quilt, 4 inches apart. Then follow them while stitching.

    modern quilt: painter's watercolor swirl

    Once you stitch all of the lines, your quilt is done.

    modern quilt: painter's watercolor swirl

    I love the look of the two warm colors together.

    What do you think?

    Will you try to make your own modern throw quilt? I would love to see them.

    Supplies used: