Cotton Collar Strap
Tutorial for Classic Dog Collar available here.
Feel free to use collars made with these instructions for personal use or resale.
These instructions are for making a finished collar strap.
The hardware set featured in this tutorial is available here.
Cotton Straps are made using lightweight cotton fabric and iron-on interfacing. Cotton straps can be made and substituted for webbing strap for any size project.
Choose lightweight cotton fabric and craft weight interfacing. (Pellon® Craft-Fuse®)
1. Cut fabric to desired size using chart below as a guide to make any size strap.
Or choose collar style tutorial and refer to chart (at bottom of page for each style), for strap length needed to make collar. Use instructions below to make collar strap, then refer back to chosen collar style instructions to construct collar.
2. Cut interfacing to desired size according to chart below. (note for 3/8 and 1/2″ widths, a lighter weight interfacing may be necessary to keep strap thin enough to fit through hardware slots)
3. Preheat iron to lowest steam setting.
4. Lay fabric on ironing board, wrong side up. Center interfacing, fusible side down, on fabric.
Note: only a portion of the strap is shown in the photos.
5. Fuse interfacing in place. Fold fabric ends over interfacing and press.
6. Fold fabric in half lengthwise, right side out, and press.
7. Unfold fabric. Fold one side to meet center crease and press.
8. Repeat with second side.
9. Re-fold on center crease and press.
10. Stitch close to edge along both long edges. Strap is finished, ready to use in your chosen project, or refer back to chosen collar style instructions to construct collar.
Remember, collar safety is YOUR responsibility. Only you can determine the suitability of this collar for your pet and individual situation.
| Cotton Strap Chart | ||
| Finished Strap Width | Cut Fabric | Cut Interfacing |
| 3/8 wide | 1-1/2″ wide x length desired for finished strap + 1″ | 1-1/2″ wide x length for desired finished strap |
| 1/2 wide | 2″ wide x length desired for finished strap + 1″ | 2″ wide x length for desired finished strap |
| 5/8 wide | 2-1/2″ wide x length desired for finished strap + 1″ | 2-1/2″ wide x length for desired finished strap |
| 3/4 wide | 3″ wide x length desired for finished strap + 1″ | 3″ wide x length for desired finished strap |
| 1″ wide | 4″ wide x length desired for finished strap + 1″ | 4″ wide x length for desired finished strap |
| 1.5″ wide | 6″ wide x length desired for finished strap + 1″ | 6″ wide x length for desired finished strap |
| 2″ wide | 8″ wide x length desired for finished strap + 1″ | 8″ wide x length for desired finished strap |