Any pointers for sewing "Dog Leash" nylon webbing ?

If you do not have access to a heavy duty machine, hand stitching would probably finish them off,. Use a match or lighter to fuse the cut ends, lap where you want, then use carpet or upholstery thread, a heavy needle and pliers to sew. Tie off securely.

Or, you might get a shoe-repair shop to do a small job for you for a reasonable fee.

A few years ago I used a Kenmore and a jeans needle to sew a dog lease. No problems! Also, free hand, embroidered my dogs name and phone number on the dog collar. Barbara in SC "

A machine with all metal gears, keep needle size down to reduce the mechanical load, lots of stitch runs to get the strength up

NT

My 50-year-old Singer 401A would handle it with no stress at all. ;-)

Slow speed & good needle ( ? ) ... my wife has sewn some sports-stuff,

- skate guards, straps, & such - on her Kenmore. No big problem. afaik. John T.

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Hey I was surfing the web for answers to a problem and came across this thr ead - wondered if maybe you could help me?

I make really pretty very cushioned dog leads, however, I have had comments that burnt ends if the nylon are very noticeable. I want to put a toggle, or wrap a bit of thin wide metal around these bits so they cannot be seen. Is there a name for this? I have searched high and low for tips and/or name s of things like these so I can buy them. Can anyone help?

I make really pretty very cushioned dog leads, however, I have had comments that burnt ends if the nylon are very noticeable. I want to put a toggle, or wrap a bit of thin wide metal around these bits so they cannot be seen. Is there a name for this? I have searched high and low for tips and/or names of things like these so I can buy them. Can anyone help?

Are you just cutting the strap with a scissors and then burning it to seal? Maybe a hot knife would produce a cleaner finish.

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Yes. You don't need to melt the whole strap, just enough to keep it from fraying. But a hot knife is better. Also, don't over look the simple expedient of folding the cut end under.

Tips are good when you expect to thread the strap throught things, folding for when you don't don't want it comint back out.

If it's still looking bad after being cut with a hot knife, and it's too thick to turn under, try slipping a loop of heat shrink tubing over the join. Come in lots of colors and lots of diameters; typically found in electronics stores like Fry's, or at auto parts stores.