| There are a few main reasons people are putting | | | | is best done while the dog is standing. Measuring at |
| apparel on their dogs. One is to keep their dog warm | | | | least twice before cutting is often the key to a |
| or dry. Another is a sense of style. A third is that it's | | | | successful outfit. If your numbers are different |
| a great way to get attention. Who can resist | | | | between one time and the next, a third set of |
| approaching the owner of a doggie that's dressed to | | | | measurements may be needed. |
| the nines or a big dog in an offbeat costume? | | | | Pin things together and try the outfit on your dog |
| DOG CLOTHES FOR COLD OR WET WEATHER | | | | before you begin sewing, in case any adjustments |
| There are a number of types of clothes you can | | | | need to be made. Remember that it's better to have |
| make to keep your dog warm. Knitted or crocheted | | | | too much material (have it look too big) than too |
| sweaters are two items that can be fairly easy to | | | | little. If you're going to use fabric that's expensive or |
| produce at home. Usually these involve using yarn to | | | | have a remnant piece with a certain design only big |
| create a tube-like device with holes for the legs, but | | | | enough for one outfit, it may be best to first create |
| sometimes they are more like cardigans with two | | | | a practice shirt or dress from an old sheet or other |
| sides that come together underneath the dog's belly | | | | material you don't care about. |
| to be fastened with buttons, a zipper, or Velcro. | | | | Lace, braided cord, sequins, ribbons, beads, |
| For really tiny doggies, you may be able to create a | | | | decorative buttons and feathers can be used to |
| dog sweater out of the top part of a stretchy sock, | | | | gussy up any outfit, either by sewing or gluing them |
| perhaps one in an argyle pattern. Another possibility | | | | on. Keep in mind that this may not work if you have |
| might be the legs off a pair of sweatpants. | | | | a puppy or dog that likes to chew on anything in |
| A dog jacket can be made out of an old quilt or | | | | sight. In fact, any time you add clothes to your pet, |
| other type of padded material such as sheepskin. It | | | | make sure that you, or another responsible person, |
| can also be woven. Add a lining for longer wear. You | | | | can provide constant supervision. |
| can use any type of vest pattern that has been | | | | HOLIDAY DOG CLOTHES |
| adjusted to fit your dog's measurements to create | | | | Consider learning how to make dog clothes for any |
| the jacket. The same design can be used to make a | | | | occasion. Holiday dog clothes can help your dog feel |
| dog raincoat out of waterproof vinyl or nylon. If you | | | | part of the festivities. In the U.S. and some other |
| are concerned about ice or water bothering your | | | | countries, dogs are now routinely dressed in |
| dog's paws, you can make booties to match. | | | | costumes for Halloween and it's a chance for dog |
| DOG CLOTHES FOR STYLE | | | | lovers to really show off their creativity. |
| Just as with people, certain types of clothes fit | | | | Other holidays do not receive as much attention, but |
| particular dogs to a T. Those doggie dresses topped | | | | that's probably only a matter of time. The type of |
| with a hair bow look awfully cute if they're the right | | | | holiday will dictate the colors and themes to use. For |
| size and color for the pooch that's wearing them. As | | | | example, Christmas colors could include red, white, |
| you may know, it's more difficult to find dresses or | | | | green, silver and gold and outfits could be decorated |
| shirts for larger dogs. However, if you have basic | | | | with candy canes or bells. Of course, antlers may be |
| sewing skills and a tape measure and adapt the | | | | an option as well. St. Patrick's Day would involve the |
| pattern that you can find by following the link below, | | | | color green and shamrock shapes, or perhaps a |
| you ought to be able to create a wide range of your | | | | leprechaun hat. Valentine's Day could showcase a dog |
| own dog clothes. You do not necessarily need a | | | | in pink, red and white. For more ideas and some |
| sewing machine - it takes a little longer sewing by | | | | instructions for making these, see the Costumes for |
| hand but can look just as good. | | | | Your Dog below. |
| Before you begin your project, take a piece of paper | | | | As you can see, there is quite a variety when it |
| and pen or pencil and write down the different | | | | comes to dog clothes. Even if you're a beginner, |
| measurements you will need to take. Leave a space | | | | there will be something you can make for your dog. |
| next to each description so you can write in the | | | | If you try to make something a little more challenging |
| number. You may need to have a helper hold your | | | | each time, you'll become an expert before you know |
| dog while you are taking the measurements since it | | | | it! |