D Ring vs Hole for Harness? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Angel4791 · 02-12-2007, 12:12 PM

I have several outfits that have no way to attach a leash. I am a fairly decent sewer and am debating whether to add a D Ring or to sew a button hole and just put Finnigen's harness on under his outfit then slip the D Ring from his harness through the button hole and attach the leash.

I have several outfits to do and of course if I added the D ring I would want to try to match the the fabric to the outfit, which might be difficult in some cases. Where as adding a button hole would be easier.

Does anyone have any experience with this and which idea would you recommend?

Thanks!
Shar-Lee & Finnigen

yorkieusa · 02-12-2007, 12:16 PM

Well, the D-rings are nice, but you may want to consider whether or not he pulls. If he pulls and you have D-rings, you can end up with a very stretched out outfit.

Otherwise, they are great, especially if the material doesn't stretch or they can't possibly pull out of the outfit.

alaskayorkie · 02-12-2007, 12:22 PM

Yorkieusa brings up a good point about stretching. I'd never thought of that. I usually just throw the harness over their coats, but it's sort of a hassle and doesn't look as nice.

Do you keep the harness on him around the house? If so, I'd say the buttonhole would be easier.

Angel4791 · 02-12-2007, 01:04 PM

I'm so impatient... didn't wait for answers. I went and sewed a couple of button holes on my heavier outfits and they look fine. Now I just need to pick up some interfacing to do them on the thinner material.

Thanks everyone!

02-12-2007, 12:12 PM	#1
Angel4791 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 118	D Ring vs Hole for Harness? I have several outfits that have no way to attach a leash. I am a fairly decent sewer and am debating whether to add a D Ring or to sew a button hole and just put Finnigen's harness on under his outfit then slip the D Ring from his harness through the button hole and attach the leash. I have several outfits to do and of course if I added the D ring I would want to try to match the the fabric to the outfit, which might be difficult in some cases. Where as adding a button hole would be easier. Does anyone have any experience with this and which idea would you recommend? Thanks! Shar-Lee & Finnigen __________________ "Some days you're the dog, some days you're the hydrant"

02-12-2007, 12:16 PM	#2
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Well, the D-rings are nice, but you may want to consider whether or not he pulls. If he pulls and you have D-rings, you can end up with a very stretched out outfit. Otherwise, they are great, especially if the material doesn't stretch or they can't possibly pull out of the outfit. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

02-12-2007, 12:22 PM	#3
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Yorkieusa brings up a good point about stretching. I'd never thought of that. I usually just throw the harness over their coats, but it's sort of a hassle and doesn't look as nice. Do you keep the harness on him around the house? If so, I'd say the buttonhole would be easier. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

02-12-2007, 01:04 PM	#4
Angel4791 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 118	I'm so impatient... didn't wait for answers. I went and sewed a couple of button holes on my heavier outfits and they look fine. Now I just need to pick up some interfacing to do them on the thinner material. Thanks everyone! __________________ "Some days you're the dog, some days you're the hydrant"