Since I wanted to streamline the process as I made multiple collars, I used 3/8" wide ribbon and fusing web (cutting each ribbon 30 inches and folding it in half, inserting the fusing, then ironing, which resulted in only one raw edge) and 7/8" wide ribbons (cutting each ribbon 15 inches long and folding each in half, lengthwise, and inserting the fusing). I followed your instructions, using fabrics and sewing, for the first 20 collars. (The bells provided by the hardware company are too large and loud, in my opinion, for the sheltered cats.) I have made 65-70 collars to date and the cost, per collar, is just under $1,00, even when I added purchased pendants. The lowest price I've found for a new collar at area stores is $3.00. I volunteer at a humane society in mid-Michigan that needs breakaway collars for adoptable cats. Thank you for you the instructions and the link to the hardware seller! I'll keep looking I guess, probably I'll figure a way soon enough. Have you heard about a supplier that ships internationally? I'd be very happy to find one, but I haven't so far. I really appreciate it that you provided the link for the supplier, but unfortunately they won't ship to Mexico, my home country. I'd like to either modify my little dog collar to put a breakaway clasp on it, or even make a brand new breakaway cat collar like you do. However, now that I know about breakaway ones, I think putting the dog collar on my dear Elfi would be a risky move! I used to think a common collar would be enough, and bought a small dog one. My small town only has stores that sell dog collars, not breakaway cat ones. However, it would really help me set my mind at ease if I could put a collar on her. She's a clever girl and the neighborhood is peaceful though, so she usually has no trouble finding her way back. My black kitty Elfi has me nervous all the time because she likes to jump off the garden and go missing, sometimes even for days. Wow, great guide! Parker sure does look like she's enjoying herself, she knows she's in great hands :)
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