For my latest swap, I’ve been referring a lot to Amy Karol’s book, Bend-the-Rules Sewing. My latest creation…. Dog Collars!

First off, let me say, I thought making collars would be so much more difficult than what it was. This particular project whipped together much faster than what I had expected and was easy enough that even a beginner sewer could complete it without difficulty. I chose to make my partner a set of 3 collars for her dog – One in a novelty dog bone fabric, another that will match her Charming Handbag (which is the project I’ll be working on today), and the last, a simple black collar embellished with rhinestones (because every dog deserves some bling). If you have a dog of your own or plan on giving a dog lover some gifts this holiday season, I definitely recommend whipping one or two of these up – you won’t be disappointed!