DIY Christmas Dog Collar: Step‑by‑Step Guide to a Festive Look

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Red fleece
  
• Green felt
  
• 3/4" Elastic
  
• Bells
  
• Needle
  
• Thread
  
• Scissors

Step 1

Measure your dog's neck and cut the fleece 3 inches wide and 2-4 inches longer than your dog's neck.

Step 2

Fold and stitch lengthwise, stopping 1/2 inch from the ends.

Step 3

Cut elastic to the size of your dogs neck.

Step 4

Turn the fleece so the seam is inside and slip the elastic through the fleece tube.

Step 5

Stitch the elastic together.

Step 6

Stitch the fleece closed.

Step 7

Cut four holly leaves out of the green felt.

Step 8

Make the leaves thicker by sewing two leaves together.

Step 9

Sew leaves onto collar.

Step 10

Sew bells onto collar.

And there you go! Now your dog is the most festive of all.

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