Clothing for a dog is not always a whim; sometimes it is simply necessary. Animals with short or sparse hair need a warm suit so that the body does not become hypothermic during winter walks. Representatives of miniature breeds also need to be dressed. Therefore, you need to think about getting a warm outfit for your pet. Homemade dog clothes have many advantages over store-bought outfits. In most cases, sewing suits does not take much time, effort and skill.
Various types of clothing for dogs
Selection of materials and accessories
To start sewing, you need to select materials and accessories suitable for the job. If you want to knit a thing, you will have to pick up the yarn. Depending on what kind of clothes need to be sewn, the material is selected:
- For sewing summer outfits, you can choose light cotton and denim.
- If you have to sew warm suits, then flannel, fleece, or flannel will do.
- Winter outfits should be made from raincoat fabric with padding polyester lining.
- If you have to knit something, then children's acrylic will be the best option.
As for the accessories, the choice is huge - buttons, zippers, buttons, hooks, decorative fasteners.
Sewing a sweatshirt
Step-by-step instruction:
- Two measurements are required - for the back and for the chest circumference.
- Knitted fabric.
- In accordance with them, you will need to cut out the components of the back, hood, and shelves from knitted fabric.
- Leave seam allowances.
- Then assemble the hood.
- Connect the back with the shelf.
- Sew the hood to the finished parts.
- Use red contrasting tape to trim the edges, bottom and armholes of the hood.
We are trying to study popular types of shoes for small breeds
In addition to clothing, in winter small breed dogs also need shoes to protect their paws from glass shards, debris and chemicals that are sprinkled on city streets. Shoes, like clothes, can easily be made from old things, such as a woolen jacket. The sole is usually made from genuine leather, suede or other waterproof materials. Winter shoes are usually lined with fur, padding polyester, fleece or other insulating materials. In order for the boots to stay securely on the paws, Velcro, buckles, and elastic bands are used.
As an example, I suggest looking at a few photos with shoe options for your pets, which you can make yourself:
Overalls
Tools:
- fabric that matches the size of your pet;
- overalls pattern;
- lightning.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Cut out two identical parts from the fabric: the back and the shelf.
- Leave seam allowances.
- Pin and stitch along the lines, roughly along the lines A-B and C-D.
- Sew both back pieces along the D-E line to create small panties.
- Then make a shirt dress.
- Finally, sew the zipper along the I-K line.
Winter coveralls
Step-by-step instruction:
- The chest part consists of two large parts.
- It needs to be sewn.
- Then start making the pants.
- Sew them to the same chest part.
- Then you need to sew the main fabric with the lining.
- The paw lining and the main fabric are sewn separately, only at the very bottom they need to be sewn together.
- For more convenient use of the zipper, you can make a fastener in the back area. Long-haired dogs will need to attach (attach) a flap under the fastener. This is done to prevent the wool from getting stuck.
- Then try the clothes on your dog.
- Mark the areas for the belly, tail, and neck.
- Don't forget to mark the length of the pants.
Dog clothing patterns
Patterns of clothing for dogs with explanations can be found below. There is no need to invent anything - just take existing proven ideas and do everything according to the instructions. If your dog is tame, a dog bag may be a better choice.
Simple type blankets
Blankets are the most common clothing for dogs. In fact, this is just a form, and it can be made from any material. So, for example, there are options:
- Winter. They are made of dense, warm but breathable material that can protect against the cold. As a rule, they are lined with fleece or staple.
- Autumn. Made from moisture-resistant materials such as rigid nylon.
- Summer. Cotton or linen fabric.
The pattern of a blanket for a dog, regardless of the material, is no different.
For the first time, you can sew a regular cape for your pet, shaped like a triangle or rectangle. The cut includes the withers, the entire back and part of the rear. The rectangular blanket is secured with various fasteners under the neck and on the stomach. The triangular one is passed through from the bottom and fastened at the back. It is convenient to make a loop to attach to the tail. A do-it-yourself dog blanket is simply made from a single piece of fabric. Optionally, it can be supplemented with a fleece lining.
You can also add a hood here. To get rid of possible folds, just add a dart (a back seam that sutures the item at the waist).
The blanket is convenient because such clothes for dogs are easy to make with your own hands and even without a sewing machine. With due diligence, you can sew a whole set in a day.
You can draw patterns with your own hands or take ready-made ones below.
Jumpsuits
How to sew overalls for a dog? These clothes are more complicated and require a sewing machine, but they are much more comfortable for dogs. It completely protects them from the wind, even in extreme cold - it can be worn in the cold in winter.
Overalls for dogs are best made from lightweight fabric with a very durable edge. It is desirable that it has a water-repellent effect.
The whole process can be divided into stages:
- Taking measurements. Based on the parameters above, you need to take the main measurements from the pet. There is a lot to consider here: dog size, breed, coat length, mobility. So, for a small Yorkie, you need to make an allowance, since their hair will not allow them to run and jump in tight overalls. At the same time, shorthaired bulldogs require a large neckline as their necks are much thicker than similar sized breeds.
- Afterwards, to make your own dog overalls comfortable, you need to calculate the allowance. As a rule, for wool dogs it can be up to 2 centimeters. The pattern is transferred to the fabric.
- After cutting, you need to move the seam and try it on the animal. If everything is good, go over the joints with a stitch and you’re done.
At this point, sewing the overalls can be considered complete. The paper should show the back, sternum, neck, belly and, if provided, a hood. Depending on the clothing (fractional or one-piece), trousers can be separate or sewn. You may not even need to take a separate piece of fabric for them.
You can see what the pattern of overalls for a dog looks like below; use ready-made ones.
Dresses
Now it has become fashionable to visit crowded places with your pets. And if this is a social party, a restaurant, a cafe, or even a regular trip to the park, your pet can also be beautifully dressed in a dress. They are made simpler than overalls.
The most common materials for the product: tulle and tulle. They immediately create a somewhat festive atmosphere. They can be decorated with sequins, rhinestones and any other decorations. The easiest way to sew clothes for dogs is from a pre-prepared semi-finished product - a T-shirt. You can make it yourself, or you can take a regular one. Then everything is done according to the following scheme:
- The T-shirt is turned inside out. After this, you need to make cutouts on the stomach and waist.
- The edges are sewn together, and the bottom is better rounded. A drawstring or elastic band is sewn onto the belly.
- A braid is sewn onto the belt.
- The collar can be improved with a handkerchief.
