It's the time of year for everyone -- canines included -- to don finery. In this regal, easy-to-sew collar, worn by Martha's French bulldog Francesca, two rows of silk-taffeta ribbon are pressed into box pleats and stitched in place. Narrower satin ribbon serves as a tie, and its ends are embellished with tiny bells, putting a jingle into the wearer's step.
Tips: Wide silk ribbon in taffeta or a flat weave works well for this project; soft, flowing ribbon will not hold the crisp pleats.