Scalloped Collar Slipcover Pattern (Free)

Here is the improved, tweaked and Leash-looped Free pattern for my Scalloped Pet Collar Slipcover!

It started as a three-scallop design (the yellow version), but the slipcover lived up to its name: it slipped around on the dog's neck. 

Then came the five-scallop design (the red version). 

Annie did such a good job modeling these two early versions that I just "had" to share her photos...not that I am an over-the-top-proud fur-mom or anything .  Ha!

So now, here in Easter pink is the six-scallop design that is just right for the neck size of our Westies. 

You can always reduce or enlarge this pattern on a photocopier to fit your posh pooch's neck.  I also have suggested an alternate spot on the pattern to place on the fold line for a shorter collar slipcover for a smaller neck.

I'm using another of Heather Bailey's lovely fabrics from Free Spirit.  You can see in a photo below the collar and the cut fabric pieces laid out, ready to sew.

1. Sew one long side of the collar slipcover, reinforcing the "v" points of the scallops with an extra backstitch or two.  Clip the "v" points before turning the collar and topstitching.

2. Hem both ends.

3. Sew in a buttonhole where your leash loop exists (on the end or in the middle of the collar).  Note that I whipped on an additional piece of fabric on the underside to give extra stability to the buttonhole. I discussed the need for a buttonhole for the collar's leash loop here.

4. I also sewed two simple running stitches before cutting the buttonhole apart so that my stitches would have something of a guide that would help my stitches be more uniform.   

5. The final step is to thread the collar into the slipcover and run a loose gathering thread on either side of the collar.  Give the collar lots of room to wiggle around (so it is easy to take the slipcover on and off.)

You will notice that the red collar is gathered more than the pink or yellow collar.  Play with this part to fit your personal tastes.  The suggested gathering lines are marked on the pattern.

I'd suggest you save the pattern to your computer's photo file, then print it out to fit on an 8.5 x 11 inch piece of paper.  Enlarge or reduce it on a photocopier to fit your particular pet's neck size.

This pattern is for your personal use.  Please do not reproduce or reprint the pattern without my permission.  If you make these pet collar slipcovers for a fund-raiser, please be sure to donate some of the proceeds to the pet Rescue organization of your choice!

Send me a photo of whatever you make from these various pet collar slipcovers I have designed.  I'd love to see your interpretation and creativity!

Also, share a photo of your handmade pet clothing and accessories on my Flickr group here. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.  You may also want to see the previous pet collar slipcover patterns I designed here and here and here.

Comments

[Vickie]

Hi Penny,

You are so talented and creative! I saw your collar slipcovers and would like your permission to make a bunch for rescue fundraisers. A friend of mine and I have made adorable kilts for Westies and raised a lot of money for Westie Rescue at the last Celtic Festival. These collars would have universal appeal. YOU ARE SUCH A GEM!

Keep up your blog. You are actually living the life as an artist which was my dream once upon a time. I can live vicariously through you.

Vickie

[Paula]

Love the scalloped collar slip design. Absolutely adorable!

Paula, mom of 2 Westies!!!

[Arlene]

Reading this late, but oh so glad I did...thank you so much! I'm giving it a try tonight!

[Penny]

Hi Taphophile! (while I scramble around for the dictionary!*grin*)

Thanks for your comment! I'd love to see your interpretation of my little pattern! Please share a photo!

Fondly,
Penny

[Taphophile]

Just found your site from Whip Up and thought I'd drop by to admire your Westie.

Now I need to make some of these gorgeous things for my little pack.

Many thanks.

[Penny]

Thanks, Joan! I love your website. Thanks for the hospital gown free pattern on your site! I will make some of those for the next time my mother, 84, goes to the hospital! We already brighten her hospital room with quilted pillow shams and an interesting lap robe to drape over her bed. It brightens things for the nurses as well!

You are a poodle person? When you make some collar slipcovers for your Poodle, please share a photo!

Fondly,
Penny

[Joan Hawley]

Hi Penny,

This scalloped collar slip cover design is absolutely adorable!

I love it.

Joan Hawley
Lazy Girl Designs

[Penny]

He he he....Thanks! Writing the tutorial is the hardest part...but I will keep trying. *grin*

[June]

These are so cute! I love how you describe them, "five-scallop design," made me laugh.