Upcycle to leather collars

[WiglWerm]

So I saw this DIY and thought some might be interested:make a dog collar from a vintage belt. I think I would tweek it a bit, I may move the buckle to center the design but I thought it was such a good idea! Bought these belts for a buck at the local thrift store... The little one is for my Yorkie and the thick one I may do some leather stamping and spikes! For Spike

 

[WiglWerm]

The details on this are so cute! Opps, don't know how I doubled the last pics. Sorry

 

[JanS]

What a cool idea and I bet it's not too difficult either.

 

[WiglWerm]

Did not realize pics were soo fuzzy...but the blue one and dk brown one are leather stamped and the details are painted so will last a long time, hell, these belts are probably from the 70"s and 80's. LOL

 

[Salice McD]

What a great idea!! And here I was being so proud of myself for the "great" deal I got on a Coach collar on eBay. (It did come with a hangtag. : / ) Why can't *I* be creative, and handy? The "most" I've ever done is to braid two colors of leather cord together to make a loop for another collar. Sigh.


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[WiglWerm]

Well I wouldn't call myself "creative and handy", but I thought I might be able to handle this one without my hubby's help. It does look relatively easy but I have a sinking suspicion I will have a large collection of vintage leather belts before I have collars.

 

[Salice McD]

Ah, but once you get the hang of it, you can sell them on eBay to people like me - and you'll be rolling in money! ; )


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[Viemarangelrock]

What a great idea! They are good looking belts, too! Don't forget to show us the finished article

 

[Archer]

I have a few belts that have been upcycled to collars. It's super easy. The ones you found are really cute! Keep us updated in the process!

 

[Archer]

What a great idea!! And here I was being so proud of myself for the "great" deal I got on a Coach collar on eBay. (It did come with a hangtag. : / ) Why can't *I* be creative, and handy? The "most" I've ever done is to braid two colors of leather cord together to make a loop for another collar. Sigh.


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Two of my four upcycled Coach collars. The authentic Coach collars are super cute though!!! Which one did you get?

 

[WiglWerm]

Archer how were you able to upcycle when they aren't leather, did they just fit, did you add the d ring? Give us the info

 

[Archer]

Archer how were you able to upcycle when they aren't leather, did they just fit, did you add the d ring? Give us the info

Sure They are leather, just have the traditional Coach jacquard fabric on the outside. They are a regular sized Woman's belt. If you have leather tools, and know what to do, it's easy. You use the existing belt holes as the holes for the collar and measure backwards and cut to length, making sure you have enough length to add the buckle (I use the existing buckle from the belt), the existing belt loop and a D ring. You then punch the leather and add rivets to hold the collar together. I'll take a pic of the inside so you guys can see.

 

[WiglWerm]

Cool! So when you trim it to size how do you keep the outside material in place/fraying? They look GREAT!! I LOVE reusing/ upcycling stuff!!!

 

[Archer]

Faith's two Coach collars.

Turquoise 1"



Blue 1.5"

 

[Archer]

Cool! So when you trim it to size how do you keep the outside material in place/fraying? They look GREAT!! I LOVE reusing/ upcycling stuff!!!

Thanks! Can't wait to see your creations! It Is a lot of fun

You sear it with a lighter, or stitch it underneath to create an edge.,

 

[Salice McD]

Archer - Mine is a dark-brown braided leather with brass hardware and tag - certainly not as "statement" as yours!


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[Archer]

Archer - Mine is a dark-brown braided leather with brass hardware and tag - certainly not as "statement" as yours!


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Sounds beautiful! Would love to see a picture if you feel like sharing. I'm a bit of a collar junkie

 

[JerseyFirefighter]

When I half bought the leather business from Voldemort I had wondered what I was doing with 12" of coach and gucci fabric. I had a coach buckle from her too I cant put my fingers on at the moment. While custom leather work is an addictive and costly business, if you have readily available fabric to upcycle buying a rivet setter, a punch, or a piece or two of basic hardware is a really cool DIY way to feel accomplished and take what was old to new.

Annnnd... now I want to make recycled firefighter turnout gear into dog collars... lol

 

[Salice McD]

Sounds beautiful! Would love to see a picture if you feel like sharing. I'm a bit of a collar junkie

I'm too technomoronic to be able to post a decent photo, but you can probably see it (still) on eBay: 111916061516. (Note that the price is OBO, I did NOT pay that much!)

 

[Archer]

When I half bought the leather business from Voldemort I had wondered what I was doing with 12" of coach and gucci fabric. I had a coach buckle from her too I cant put my fingers on at the moment. While custom leather work is an addictive and costly business, if you have readily available fabric to upcycle buying a rivet setter, a punch, or a piece or two of basic hardware is a really cool DIY way to feel accomplished and take what was old to new.

Annnnd... now I want to make recycled firefighter turnout gear into dog collars... lol

And now I want to buy your fabric