![]() Now, we will draft a dog coat based on the dog's measurements. This will tell you where you want the strap that's going across the stomach to start. The imaginary line goes straight up to the dog's back from the back of the leg, and take from left to right. So now, you have to imagine that you want to take a measurement from the base of the neck to just pass into the dog's front leg (you can see the dashed line in the chart). As you can see from the chart, there is this little brown measurement right in the middle of the neck circumference and the back length's starting point. Neck to strap edge – this one is a little bit tricky. Side depth – measuring from the center of the dog's back along the side, and stopping where you want the edge of the coat to fall on the dog's side.į. So, you will have to measure from the base of the neck down to where you want the end of the strap to be.Į. Basically, it is just to determine how wide you want the straps that go along the front of the dog's body. Chest depth – it is a little measurement right on the dog's chest. ![]() Chest circumference – just like the neck circumference, but you are going to measure all the way around the fullest part of the dog's chest.ĭ. Back length – from the base of the neck, straight across the back of the dog, to the base of the tail.Ĭ. Neck circumference – take the tape measure at the base of the neck and measure all the way around the dog's neck.ī. Download the dog measurement worksheet here!Ī. Using the dog measurement chart, you are going to take the measurement of your dog by using the flexible tape measure. Fleece (size will depend on how big your pattern is).1-2 packages of extra wide bias folded tape.If you are handy with a sewing machine, why not make a coat for your best buddy! This tutorial will certainly inspire you (as it did me) to make a dog coat. We are not the only ones who need to keep warm this winter, so do our pups. If you're getting your winter coats ready, then your beloved pooch will appreciate having one, too. Keep reading for the step-by-step instructions! So, if you’re looking for something that's not only stylish but also the perfect size for your best buddy, why not make your own! In this post, we are going to share a video tutorial from our friends over at Professor Pincushion on how to make a dog coat. Some prefer buying ready-to-wear pieces but often these are left wanting and generally ill-fitting for your dog. ![]() Help your pet by making this adorable and warm dog coat! Not only that, if you’re after a fashion statement for your pooch, then read on and see how to keep them warm and stylish in this cold season! How to Sew a Dog Coat For Your Favorite Pooch - This post is courtesy of and shared with permission. Just because they are covered with hair doesn't mean they are immune to the cold temperature. Once the pattern is perfected, you can then create many dog coats easily and quickly.Winter can be a rough season for our beloved dogs. Creating and tweaking the dog coat pattern is the most time consuming part but you can totally do it, even if you've never done any pattern drafting before. We show you what measurements need to take and then how to draft the pattern. This tutorial also shows you how to create your own pattern for the dog coat so you can make it the right size for your dog. Just be aware that this will make the coat twice as thick so you want to make sure you have a needle that handle that and maybe use a walking foot. If you use two different fabrics, you can place them together, wrong side to wrong side, and then just baste around the perimeter of the whole piece. You can either use a fabric that is different on both sides, like mine, or use two different fleece fabrics. The best part about making this version of the dog coat is that it's possible it can be reversible. I would definitely choose something washable when creating your dog coat so, when it gets dirty, you can just toss it in the wash. Depending on how big your dog is, you might be able to get several coats out of 1 yard of fleece. ![]() Making a dog coat is great for when the weather is really cold outside and you can make them for an economical price, especially if you wait until fleece is on sale. Sewing for your dog can be fun as they never complain about the look of the final product.
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