Here’s what you’ll need:
- Red fleece
- Green felt
- 3/4" Elastic
- Bells
- Needle
- Thread
- Scissors
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Step 1
Measure your dog's neck and cut the fleece 3 inches wide and 2-4 inches longer than your dog's neck.
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Step 2
Fold and stitch lengthwise, stopping 1/2 inch from the ends.
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Image Credit: Jeff Curran
Step 3
Cut elastic to the size of your dogs neck.
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Step 4
Turn the fleece so the seam is inside and slip the elastic through the fleece tube.
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Image Credit: Jeff Curran
Step 5
Stitch the elastic together.
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Step 6
Stitch the fleece closed.
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Step 7
Cut four holly leaves out of the green felt.
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Step 8
Make the leaves thicker by sewing two leaves together.
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Step 9
Sew leaves onto collar.
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Step 10
Sew bells onto collar.
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And there you go! Now your dog is the most festive of all.
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