DIY: Dog Leash
You can buy a dog leash at any number of different stores across the country, but you'll have the same leash as thousands of other people. If you want something a little bit different for your pooch, you need to make your own dog leash. It seems like a daunting task at first, but with some basic sewing skills and a few readily available parts, you will have a custom leash like no other.
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Instructions
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Lay out the webbing on the table and cut it to approximately six feet in length using the scissors.
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Lay the ribbon out on top of the webbing; pin the ribbon to the sides of the webbing with the pins to form a ribbon border on the sides of the webbing.
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Sew the ribbon to the webbing using the sewing machine, trying to aim the stitches towards the meeting point of the ribbon and webbing.
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Roll over one edge of the leash to form a handle, making the roll large enough to fit your hand. Stitch a 1-inch square on the end of the handle with the sewing machine, then stitch an X in the middle of the square to connect the corners of the square.
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Slide the square loop on the metal jean clip onto the opposite end of the leash. Roll over the end of the leash and then stitch another square and X to hold the end of the leash to itself and keep the clip locked in place.
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Tips & Warnings
Never heard of a metal jeans clip? This is another name for the clip that attaches a traditional leash to a dog's collar, and it's also found at many hardware stores in the keychain section. Make sure you get one with a square ring at the end, that way it will fit easily on the leash.
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