I have been working on a new dog collar band. It was inspired by a beautiful hand-made leather leash that Tanner’s trainer uses for her Golden Retriever when he competes.
The color is made from braided leather thong in a beautiful shade of green with black as in interwoven accent. I tried to mimic the pattern for a coordinating collar, and this is what I came up with.
I had the strip all beaded and was working on applying the backing yesterday. I used a heavy weight interfacing and black Nymo 0 thread.
As I was trimming away the excess backing, that is when “tragedy” happened. I trimmed too close and caught the warp thread!! Yikes!!
This is the side view.
And, here it is from the top.
Needless to say, I will be remaking this piece. I tried to reinforce it, but I am just not comfortable with the idea. I want it to be perfect!! But I think this piece will get set aside to be taken apart a bit later. I think I’ll just start from scratch today!
The moral of the story: Be careful where you Cut!!
Blessings,
Beth
Oh no!! Sorry it happened.
ReplyDeleteOuch! That is so discouraging. Thanks for sharing. It makes me know I'm not the only one who's done that.
ReplyDeleteI have had that happen to me when I was almost done. Sorry that you have to redo it. I think every beader or crafter has this happen to them at one time or another.
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