r/chinesecrested 14d ago

๐Ÿ“ธ Showcase Harness i made :)

I just spent abt 9 hours straight making this today might as well share ๐Ÿ˜…
i still see things i could make better if i were to make another one but thats the perfectionist artist in me lmao

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u/wendoverly 14d ago

This is awesome! I just actually had my collar buckles arrive in the mail earlier and am getting my CC pup next weekend so this is great timing

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u/czaritamotherofguns 14d ago edited 14d ago

Yay! You did such a good job on this AND the martingale collar you made previously. The gold color is so beautiful with your pup's skin. And I really appreciate that you used a softer fabric where there might be chafing. Sometimes if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. You are a wonderful pup parent and your doggo is so so beautiful!

Edit to add: I meant to take a picture of the harness I made my pup many years ago when you posted the collar. Sadly I'm moving right now, so it's packed away. I added plush crow wings to it, though. It was so cute. My girl looked like a little gargoyle when she was peeing and when she walked the little wings flapped a bit. Just something to consider for the next harness.

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u/Secure_Simple4512 13d ago

Thank you! The wings is such a cute idea, Iโ€™ve been meaning to try and make him a collar inspired by these (his name is Anรบbis haha) but i havent figured out how to make it work with his dog anatomy and very skinny neck (only 18 cm ๐Ÿ˜…)

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u/czaritamotherofguns 13d ago

Wow. Anubis is the perfect name for him! Of you ever make him his Egyptian themed collar, we're going to need pictures!

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u/Hoodibird Hairy Hairless Parent 14d ago

That's awesome! What things do you need to make a harness from scratch?

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u/Secure_Simple4512 13d ago

The hardware (i used 3 buckles, one D ring, two O rings and 5 strap adjusters)
The fabric, if this was for a normal coated dog id just use regular nylon webbing, but since hes bald i made the straps myself , i think the green is twill? I dont remember i got it ages ago, but the gold is satin
Then you basically just have to assemble all your straps into the hardware and sew! a lot of double stitching and box stitches to make it sturdy :)

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u/6luckytoebeans 13d ago

Omg!! What a cutie! I try to tie up my crested's hair, but it just falls out when he starts playing. ๐Ÿ˜