DIY clothes for a dachshund - patterns, knitting patterns, no sewing

Popular Quote: “A dog is a man’s best friend!” - is more relevant today than ever. Increasingly, fashionistas and fashionistas are walking the streets, surprising passers-by with their bright outfits. True connoisseurs of canine friendship and devotion are ready to give their pet all the best.

Velvet, drape, silk, chiffon - you can’t think of anything to create outfits for dogs from. The cost of such pleasure does not always allow the average consumer to pamper himself and his pet. Our article will tell you how to independently and without much difficulty sew practical, comfortable and beautiful clothes for your pet - a small and agile dachshund.

Tailoring

The small body of an agile dachshund with smooth hair is exposed to the danger of hypothermia in the autumn and winter, so clothing for this breed is not only a decoration, but also a real necessity .
Moreover, for any dog ​​it doesn’t matter whether it’s snowing or raining, he wants to walk outside in any weather. Considering that that will not restrict the animal’s movements and will become his favorite accessory will help protect him from the problems of freezing and getting wet in the rain

Sewing and finishing will help you sew:

• trousers;
• shirts;
• dresses;
• hats;
• collars;
• T-shirts;
• caps;
• overalls for cold weather.

How to properly measure a dog

Any clothing should be practical and comfortable to wear. It not only complements the image, but also protects against adverse environmental conditions. But in order for the clothes to be comfortable and match the size of the dachshund, you should take the appropriate measurements of your pet:

• length of the back from the collar to the beginning of the dachshund's tail (DS);
• neck circumference (NC);
• chest circumference behind the front legs (OG);
• dachshund belly circumference (AB);
• circumference of the paws at the widest point (OPL), (OPL);
• length from neck to front paws (LOL);
• distance between the dachshund's front paws (DPL).

Making clothes for your pet is not an easy process. But the result is simply amazing. Having its own wardrobe, your dachshund will be different from other dogs, and the boundaries of these differences will be a matter of only your imagination.

Modeling and circuit development

So, you set out to sew a practical thing for your beloved dachshund. You have an amazing idea, you have the necessary material and measurements, but bad luck - you haven’t taken cutting and sewing classes, you don’t know how to transform three-dimensional shapes into planes, and you have absolutely no idea how to create a pattern for making clothes.

For future masterpieces made of thread and fabric, a universal pattern for a dachshund made of paper is suitable:

1. Prepare soft paper with a length that is equal to the measurements of the back length from the collar to the beginning of the tail (DS). Add 10 centimeters to these measurements. The width of this sheet of paper should be the length of the length behind the front legs of your dachshund (OG). Add 10 centimeters to these measurements.
2. Fold the sheet in half. You will get a narrow rectangle with sides (DS + 10) and (OG + 10)/2.
3. On the prepared sheet, mark the line of the front paws. To do this, add 5 centimeters to the length of the measurements from the neck to the front paws (LOL). Step back from the fold line of the sheet (DOL + 5), divided by 2, and cut out the holes for the legs.
4. Try the paper pattern on your dachshund. In the places where measurements were taken, pin the pattern together.
5. Thus, you should have 4 darts: two on the chest, 2 on the back. You need to make these darts on the Dachshund's belly.
6. Now you need to adjust the length of the future product. Please note that the sewn clothing on the stomach should be shorter than on the back.
7. Remove the fastenings and release the dachshund from the pattern.

Using the layout of this pattern, you can sew a blanket, overalls, dress or suit for your dachshund. To sew products with sleeves, you will need to take additional measurements - the length of the legs (L).

ATTENTION! Please note that the pattern will fit much tighter on the chest, but on the neck and stomach it should be loose.

Mark where you will make the grooves in the future. This will help ensure that the clothing fits the animal as comfortably as possible.

Features of sewing clothes for a dachshund

To sew a jumpsuit, sweater or raincoat, you need the following sewing supplies:

• yarn and knitting needles;
• textile;
• zipper, buttons, Velcro;
• pattern.

Selection of materials

Spokes:

• On the line. Convenient to knit socks, blankets, booties.
• Simple. They knit sweaters, overalls, sweaters.

Hook:

For knitting casual clothes from bulky yarn, choose a thick hook. For an openwork elegant blanket, take a thin hook the thickness of a thin thread.

The yarn labels indicate what thickness the working tool (knitting needles, crochet hook) is suitable for.

Yarn:

• pure wool, thick wool blend - for every day.
• synthetic yarn (acrylic) for extravagant holiday items that are worn rarely and for a short time.

Natural wool allows the skin to breathe, but in synthetic clothes the dog will quickly freeze.

Patterns of the most popular models

The main attraction of clothing for a dachshund is that the need to bathe or dry the animal simply disappears. This is not only convenient, but also very hygienic for both the dog and the owners.

The most popular clothing styles include:

• Cozy raincoat jumpsuit. It will save your dog from hypothermia in the rain.
• Knitted jumpsuit, sweater or cape. Useful during dry and windy weather.
• A set of clothes based on cashmere or fleece. Insulates your pet in the harsh winter.
• Overalls made of waterproof fabric with insulation. Will save your pet during rain, snow and cold.
• Fur coat and shoes. They will become relevant in the most severe frosts.
• Accessories.

Velcro or button blanket

The simplest and most versatile clothing model for a dachshund is a blanket. To sew a blanket, you will need:

• thick fabric measuring 70 x 70 cm,
• bias tape - 3 m,
• adhesive tape - 30 cm.

To sew a blanket you need:

• place the paper pattern on the wrong side of the fabric and trace it with chalk;
• make cuts taking into account 1 cm allowances around the perimeter of the pattern;
• sew a rectangle 11 by 17 cm along the dog’s chest line;
• make darts on the back of the blanket and edge the product along the edge;
• sew Velcro or other fasteners on the dog’s chest.

If you plan to sew a warm blanket, you will need a padding polyester or fleece lining.

Jumpsuit for all occasions

So, let's sew a jumpsuit for your pet:
As a basis, take the distance from the neck to the tail (A - tail, B - neck).

We measure this distance and divide by 8 to find out the length of the side of the pattern square. Now let's draw a grid on a piece of paper. Side mesh square 1/8 AB.

Let's start connecting the parts:

• We sew together the parts from the main fabric and padding polyester.
• Between the side parts of the main fabric along the chest line we sew the lower part covering the chest and stomach.
• The same operation is performed with the fabric lining.
• Then we sew the product with the lining, leaving the armholes and back line.
• The sleeve and trouser pieces are sewn along the long section.
• We sew the sleeves into the armholes in the armpit area. Sew on a button and an elastic loop.
• Let's make the hood. It should be comfortable for the dog, for this it is better to leave an allowance for free fitting and insertion of elastic.
• We sew together the parts of the hood from the main and lining fabrics, leaving a neckline. We make cuts to the seam.
• On the open section of the visor, we hide the seam allowances inside and move the visor towards the frontal part of the hood.
• Slightly bending the upper section of the overalls, we sew together several segments. The Velcro fasteners should match on the neck and hood.
• Sew a zipper on the back of the jumpsuit.

Raincoat for dachshunds in bad weather

A raincoat for a dachshund is a waterproof jacket or raincoat that will save your pet in bad weather.

On any rainy day, it will help you enjoy the weather and walk longer with your miniature dachshund.

It is also advisable that the outer fabric of the rain jacket be made from a very water-resistant and breathable fabric, and the inside is lined with thin, fuzzy nylon to add some warmth. This creates a nice warm cocoon around the body without impeding movement at all.

Recommendations for craftswomen

1. Ideas for making a blanket, vest or overalls for a pet are searched on the Internet, on specialized sites dedicated to dog breeding, as well as on resources for needlewomen. By using your imagination, you can get an outfit with a twist that no one else has.
2. Making your own wardrobe for a dog will allow you to make it extensive, for any weather and without extra costs.
3. If you don’t have time, you can use a simple method to insulate your friend. A sleeve is cut off from an unnecessary children's woolen jacket, in which holes are cut for the paws. If you overcast the edges, the item will look finished.

Knitted clothes for dachshunds

To knit a sweater for a dog with your own hands, you need:

• take measurements;
• prepare materials: yarn, zipper, knitting needles, lining.

Sweater knitting technique:

1. We start with the neck. We knit it with an elastic band or with a lapel.
2. The number of loops must be increased each time so that the product fits around the dachshund's chest. We continue knitting to the front paws of our pet.
3. We knit the back with an elastic band.
4. As we get closer to the dog’s tail, we decrease the loops.

You can also knit rectangles and sew several pieces together, this is perfect for beginners:

• measure your dog from the beginning of the underbelly on one side, behind the back - to the beginning of the underbelly on the other side;
• measure the length of the rectangle by measuring the distance from the neck to the hind legs;
• use yarn size 3 or 6.5 mm, knitting needles.

Photo gallery

Photo 1. Dachshund in a striped sweater

Photo 2. Dachshund in a sports jacket with deer ears

Photo 3. Dog in winter uniform

Fashion ideas for different occasions

To meet all kinds of requirements and weather conditions, you can find many different examples of fashionable clothing. For example, if you live in a northern or mountainous area, your dog will most likely need at least one coat. Today, dog clothing looks like a coat with buttons, a shirt, trousers, dresses with rhinestones and funny straps, hats and bows.
Each person may have a sweater or shirt at home that he no longer needs. A little imagination and perseverance - and from this material you can independently sew beautiful exclusive clothes for your “youngest family member”. Knitting or sewing will help you with this. Beads, buttons, lace and bright fabrics are suitable for a special occasion. And then your dachshund will certainly not only be remembered, but also photographed by all the guests.

The dachshund fashion line has the following sizes:

• Miniature 11–12″, length 13–14.5″, girth – up to 6 months.
• Very small 12-13″, length 14-15.5″, girth – miniature.
• Average 15–16″, length 17–18.5″, girth – long miniature.
• Large 17-18″, length 19-21″, girth – standard.
• Emergency 19–20″, length 21–23″, girth – standard.

Winter clothes for dachshunds

Down jackets for dogs should be used in the coldest and wettest conditions. The jackets have a panel that covers the chest. They fit around the hips to cover the dog's paws and keep them warm. It should be remembered that a dachshund should have several outfits in his wardrobe for the winter season, because clothes quickly get dirty and need to be washed often.

Ideas for a dachshund: boy and girl

For a girl, the product can be decorated with:

• ruffles or bows,
• hat and scarf,
• hat with feather,
• guipure collar.

For a boy, jewelry from:

• top hat and butterfly,
• suspenders,
• tuxedo

You can always explore the Internet for new clothing ideas for dogs. Human imagination knows no bounds, perhaps you will come up with some unique thing that only your dachshund will flaunt. In addition, a handmade product is a source of pride not only for your pet, but also for you!

Ideas for those who love to sew

Of course, clothing for girls and boys dachshunds is not limited to knitting. If the owner of the pet is a craftswoman, sewing some kind of warm jacket or overalls with your own hands will not be difficult. A video from the author Alek Sandra will tell you how to sew clothes for dogs with your own hands.

Making overalls and choosing fabric

Clothes for a pet can be a real work of art if the necessary materials are in the hands of a knowledgeable person. Scissors, thread and other tools will make your pet’s wardrobe the envy of everyone.

The fabric for the overalls should be selected in such a way that it repels water and is easy to clean, because the pet will walk in these clothes through mud and snow.

You can choose any waterproof fabric so that you don’t have to make several overalls for different weather conditions at once. To make the overalls last in both cold and hot weather, you can make a detachable lining. The overalls can be fastened with a zipper or Velcro to make it easier to remove.

To sew overalls for a dachshund with your own hands, you need to take measurements of the chest, back, and the distance between the paws. Then make a paper pattern that will be used when sewing the overalls. When sewing overalls, you must remember to use elastic bands at the ends of the legs so that the dog does not get too dirty when walking. Among other things, this detail will make the overalls more comfortable.

Pattern for sewing clothes for dachshund dogs

We sew a raincoat for your pet

To sew a raincoat with your own hands, water-repellent fabric is used, which will allow the dog to retain body heat even in cold weather. You can use ready-made measurements and patterns that were used for sewing overalls and knitting sweaters.

For better use of the raincoat, you can complement the outfit with boots and a hat. If your dachshund is a girl, you can decorate the hat with a decorative item. There are also fun decorations for boys.

How to knit a jumpsuit for a girl's dog

Ready-made overalls for your pet
For work you will need:

• Knitting needles No. 3, No. 4. Knitting needles on fishing line are preferable.
• Yarn (150 grams) – mohair, wool, wool blend, angora. Leftover wool from past crafts will come in handy.
• Large pin

Below is a master class on making a knitted jumpsuit.

Knitting the neck

Cast on 63 stitches on the needles. Knit 3 cm elastic bands 1 x 1

Knitting the main fabric

After ribbing, knit the fabric with facial loops, adding 6 stitches evenly in each facial row. This is done 5 times.

Knitting panties for the front legs. Pants leg No. 1.

They begin to knit after 12 cm from the elastic neckline.

• To do this, knit 19 loops and remove them with a pin.
• From one more ball, 10 new loops are cast on the knitting needles, the next 19 loops are knitted and 9 more new loops are cast on. These 38 stitches (the beginning of one trouser leg) are knitted in stockinette stitch 6 cm.
• Then knit three rows with a 1×1 rib. Close the loops. Throw the first 19 loops from the pin onto the right knitting needle and cast on 19 new loops from the new ball - this is the base for the 1st pant leg. Then knit 7 loops from the left knitting needle.

Knitting panties for the front legs. Pants leg No. 2.

They also pick up new loops from one ball and knit a second pant leg from these 38 loops.

• Cast on 19 loops for the base of the 2nd leg from the ball with which the middle 17 stitches are knitted, and knit the remaining 19 loops on the left knitting needle.
• Next, knit 9 cm straight, then begin to decrease evenly: in rows 1 - 3 - 4 sts, in rows 4 and 5 - 5 sts.
• There are 71 stitches left on the needles. Knit further straight 24 cm, and in the next front row evenly add 10 stitches.

Knitted clothes for dachshunds are easy to make and practical, as are knitted
pants for the hind legs.

• To do this, knit in short rows in front rows: knit 32 p., 31 p., 30 p., 29 p. in sequence.
• From the new ball, knit the same loops from the other edge of the part. After this, knit all 81 stitches in 4 rows. Next, knit 32 stitches, the next 17 loops. close off and knit the remaining 32 sts.
• One side of the piece: * knit in short rows - from 32 sts, knit 27, 26, 25, 24 in sequence. In the next row of 32 sts, knit the first 16 sts with an elastic band 1x1 - 2.5 cm (the rest the loops remain on the left needle) and bind them off.
• For the trouser leg, cast on 13 sts from the new ball, knit 16 sts with the same thread from the left knitting needle and cast on another 13 sts. With the resulting 42 sts, knit 7 cm, knit the last 3 rows with a 1x1 elastic band and bind off the loops.

Knit the second leg in the same way, starting with the * sign.

Knitting straps

Knit a strip 5 cm wide and 45 cm long, which is then sewn to one of the back halves. The bar will protect the back from bulging.

Jumpsuit fastener

Pieces of Velcro, sewn evenly to the bar, will play the role of a fastener.

Final touches

Sew along the sides of the trouser legs for the front legs, sew the free parts of the trouser legs into the armholes. Sew along the sides of the legs for the hind legs and sew on the edge of the elastic that runs along the back edge of the overalls.

Make it yourself or buy it in a store?

Dog fashion is quite common today. Moreover, bespoke tailoring and ready-made models sold in pet stores are equally popular. Needlewomen happily dress their pets in sewn suits, hats, raincoats and other clothes. Everyone else is actively purchasing stylish models of the same clothes in stores.

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Both options have their pros and cons. If you decide to sew something with your own hands, you can do it exactly as you see fit in exact accordance with the size of your pet. And besides, it turns out to be much cheaper than buying clothes for dogs in the store.

But, on the other hand, you are unlikely to be able to sew or knit fashionable items, luxurious collars, intricate caps, raincoats and pants with your own hands. Therefore, if you really want to please your dog with a fashionable suit, then if you have the means, you can afford it for yourself and for him. Moreover, clothes for dachshunds are not uncommon in pet stores. Well, if you have the desire and minimal skills in needlework, you can significantly increase the size of your pet’s wardrobe.