How to Make a Rat Harness

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Using the string

   Use the ruler or tape measure to see how long this is.
   
   Add one inch.
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   Step 2: measure around your rats neck.

   Use the ruler or tape measure to see how long this is.
   
   Add one inch. , Use the ruler to see how long this is.
   
   Add a quarter of an inch. , Add a quarter of an inch.
   
   Make a note where the belly is when measuring. , The neck and tailpiece should be no more than an inch wide.
   
   The belly piece can be up to two inches wide.
   
   Ribbon can be used in place of fabric. ,, The neck piece should be centered with the underside up.
   
   Sew the two pieces together. , It should be centered on the neck to tailpiece.
   
   Sew the pieces together. , It should be centered.
   
   Sew the two pieces together. , When the Velcro is closed this should make it form a circle. ,,, Slide the tailpiece up the tail gently and close the Velcro on the other two pieces.
   
   It should fit snuggly, but not uncomfortably on your rat.
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   Step 3: Using the string

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   Step 4: measure around your rats belly.

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   Step 5: Using the string

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   Step 6: measure around your rat's tail

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   Step 7: right at the base.

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   Step 8: Using the string

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   Step 9: measure the underside of your rat from the neck to the base of the tail.

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    Step 10: Using these measurements

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    Step 11: cut pieces of fabric into the proper lengths.

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    Step 12: Lay down the neck to tailpiece with the underside up.

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    Step 13: Place the neck piece at the top of the neck to tailpiece.

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    Step 14: Place the belly piece in line with the spot you noted as the belly place.

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    Step 15: Place the tailpiece at the bottom of the neck to tailpiece.

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    Step 16: Using the half an inch of extra space on each side of the neck piece attach Velcro.

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    Step 17: Repeat the above step with the belly piece.

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    Step 18: Sew the tailpiece closed at the top.

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    Step 19: Fit the harness onto your rat.

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