And the winner is....

Let see what the random number generator has to say...

44! who is forty four? I have to count. Here we go the lucky winner is Dawn, from UK lass is the US. Send me you address and your pick to claim your wristlet!

For everyone else, thank you so much for participating and maybe you can make one ( not just one!) for yourself using my pattern, it's free at the Sewing Republic.

I also want to share with you a tip or two concerning this project. I found the hardware on Etsy from Everythingribbons.  I bought a set of 10 kits which came quickly and was perfect. I must tell you that the webbing from this shop is so much better than anything they sell at Joanns, it's worth getting, absolutely. I would/will however order much more than ten next time. I would love to have lets say, hum... 100!
The kits recommend using plat metal plier, to secure the hardware. After going to the Home Depot, where all they had were $30 giant ones, I settled for a small teflon coated pair from Michaels. They worked perfectly and only set me back $4. They sort of look like this.

To answer some questions about the neatness of stitches while sewing through the fabric and webbing, I would give the follow thoughs. Use a thicker needle, size 90 or 100.  Sew with you needle in the middle position if you can, the further away from the middle position the hardest it is to keep the stitches neat. Use a longer stitch, 3mm instead of 2.5mm. Tighten the tension (higher number). Go slow, don't backstitch.
Those are all the little steps I can think of that make life easier when making the leash or the fobs. Good luck everyone!

Comments

[Harley]

I've ordered from Everythingribbons before too, and was very happy! Good to know there's still a such thing as good customer service! :)

[kelly jo]

I've made these same keychains - Christmas gifts for all the ladies at work this year! They all still use them too! I ordered my hardware from www.Craftersvision.com. If you follow them on twitter they will occasionally post coupon codes! Btw, I LOVE the leash, I've been trying to think of someone to give one too!

[Lisa]

Thanks for the hints and for the name of your supplier!

[UK lass in US]

Thank you so much! Oh, that's made my day!

[jaybird]

thanks for all the tips and the ink to the ebay store!

[Cheryl]

Thanks for the sewing tips! I'm going to have to go and check out Everythingribbons!