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Making a soft collar - 7/16/2012 4:38:55 AM

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I would like to sew a collar for my sub but haven't had much luck finding any patterns i have a simple cloth fabric collar that i bought a couple years ago and it doesn't seem that hard to sew one it would be greatly appreciated if anyone has some advice.

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RE: Making a soft collar - 7/16/2012 11:04:15 AM

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I don't know about sewing but you can find a video on YouTube or the two knotty boys website that shows you how to make a soft rope collar. Looks pretty nice for rope. Hope this helped in some way. (I would link it but I'm on my cell at work... I'm bored LOL)

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RE: Making a soft collar - 7/16/2012 11:21:21 AM

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Any pattern that would work for a belt would work for a collar around the neck.

Some caveats (as I don't know your level of sewing and design experience): the collar should be wide enough and firm enough not to stretch into the neck and cause irritation and constriction. It should fit well enough so that the collar does not twist. It should be of material that is easy on the skin and does not stretch.

Speaking of material, soft and washable would be ideal. Remember, anything shiny of slinky will be harder to work with.

I would recommend perhaps a (washable) brocade fabric for the outside (you should be able to find a cheap remnant at the sewing store, you won't need much fabric). A swatch of fake suede for the inside (nice and soft). To keep the collar firm and to retain shape after repeated washing (necks get sweaty -- even mine!) you should use interfacing. Use the strongest your sewing store has to offer.

Now the only thing you need is some sort of faster. If you are going fancy fabric like the brocade, you need a fancy fastener, and they will have some great ones intended to be used as belt buckles. Again, careful measuring so the collar fits well will be key to success.

You could also go velcro, or any of the other myriad fasteners available (even two snaps would do).

If you want in a ring in the front middle of the collar (or at various points) you can get O-rings at the hardware store. Make tabs to attach them with your faux suede, reinforced with some good strong stitching.

This sounds like a fun project. Takes pics when you are done (please).

OH, and welcome to the discussion side of CM.

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RE: Making a soft collar - 7/16/2012 1:45:53 PM

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I'd just like to add to the other suggestions that you could make one from a piece of crushed velvet or velour. A lot of that stuff is pretty stretchy and of course lovely and soft. I've made one myself, and I'd say they're easy enough even for a beginner. You can stitch pieces of velcro on it to hold it together and it can be worn even while they sleep.
I don't think you need to find a pattern, really. As long as you know how long it needs to be, and the width, you should be okay and it'll just be a matter of cutting straight enough edges, and stitching straight if you're doing it by hand.

Good luck with it, anyway.

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RE: Making a soft collar - 7/16/2012 7:45:46 PM

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Thank you for all the help and the welcome I think ill start posting more for advice. I'm new to the Dom side of bdsm. I will definitly post pics I figured how much I payed for my simple cloth collar it would be way cheaper to make it my self along with a lot of other stuff

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RE: Making a soft collar - 7/19/2012 11:23:05 PM

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so this is the front of the collar nothing fancy just yet she has to earn that

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RE: Making a soft collar - 7/19/2012 11:26:26 PM

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and the back i didn't figure out how to make button holes till i sized it on her i also make some pretty cool wall restraints for her wrists and ankles I'll be making more straps to add to it so she cant move at all

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RE: Making a soft collar - 7/19/2012 11:28:30 PM

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sorry I messed up the last post