In some regions, the autumn and winter climate forces dog owners to think about the wardrobe for their pets. This is especially important for dachshunds, since their coat is not too thick.
But such clothes will only protect the dog from cold and dirt, but will also decorate it. This article describes in detail the different types of clothing for dachshunds. Various designs and options for finished products are also presented.
Dachshund puppy - what to do with him
If you have just arrived home with a small dachshund, and the puppy still has no idea about walks, make sure that he slowly gets used to his wardrobe. And he, that is, the wardrobe, will not be small at all. While the dog is getting vaccinated and getting used to its new home, walks are usually prohibited, but as soon as the allotted time has expired, you will happily go outside with the puppy. Regardless of whether you have a boy or a girl, your dog has a place for different things in his chest. Knitted and sewn, plus let the dachshund have overalls, sweaters, hats, raincoats, and shoes in stock. All this should be ideally adjusted to her size. If the size is larger than necessary, it will not warm properly, and if it is smaller, it will rub.
Fast decision
If it’s suddenly cold outside and you don’t have any suitable things for your dachshund, it doesn’t matter! In 15-20 minutes you can make a warm cape even from an unnecessary sweater lying in the closet. Without regret, we cut off the sleeve from it.
We measure the distance from the neck to the dog's front paws (+5-7 cm) and make slits for the dachshund's legs. We try on new clothes on the dog, adjust the length, trim the edges of the fabric to avoid fraying - and your dog is ready for a walk.
The work may not be too neat and stylish, but it will help the dachshund avoid hypothermia, and you will improve your skills. Then the costume can be improved by tying sleeves to the front legs.
Recommendations for choosing materials for overalls
The material should be selected based on the season and weather conditions. For the off-season, it is better to buy a single-layer, lightweight fabric that will protect from dirt and rain, but at the same time the dog will feel comfortable and not overheat. Therefore, it must allow air to pass through, be durable, since your pet will walk through bushes and roll in the grass, and be waterproof.
Winter overalls should be as insulated as possible and made of fleece or filled with synthetic padding, this is especially true for small and smooth-haired pets.
If we talk about the composition of the material, then cotton is best among natural ones, and polyester and microfiber among artificial ones.
Please note that you need to make a lining that will not rub against the animal's fur and tangle it. For example, you can use satin, silk, viscose or any other fabric with a smooth surface
The clasp will play a special role in the overalls. It is better to use buttons for the summer version, Velcro in the off-season and elastic with additional ties in the winter.
Wardrobe ideas
So, what can you do with a ready-made pattern? If this is your first experience in cutting and sewing, then you should start with something easy - blankets. Not only is it the easiest piece of clothing to make, but it is also quite practical for different seasons.
For cool, rainy weather, a raincoat model is suitable, but for the winter season you will need denser and warmer fabrics with insulation.
We sew women's overalls with our own hands
Choice of style and material
Before sewing, decide on the style, color, and choose the appropriate fabric. You can take any material. For a light summer outfit, silk, satin, and linen are suitable. Denim overalls look very nice. You can sew a classic or even a sports item from knitted fabric.
The bodice of the product can look like a top with or without straps, or look like a blouse or shirt. The upper part of the bodice can be made with or without sleeves, with one sleeve, with straps tied at the shoulders or at the neck, with a collar, flounce, or in any other way. It all depends on your desire and imagination.
The lower part of the overalls can also have many options; it can be made to match shorts, trousers, breeches. The length has the right to be very varied: mini and maxi, as well as the width: loose or tight-fitting.
You can give free rein to your imagination and show your creativity by using decorative elements and fittings.
Sewing tools and materials
Before you start cutting and sewing, you need to prepare all the necessary tools and materials.
To work you will need:
- A piece of fabric 1.5 to 2 meters long.
- Scissors.
- Ruler.
- Tape measure.
- Chalk or soap.
- Pattern paper.
- Pencil or pen.
- Pins.
- Threads.
- Sewing machine.
- Decorative elements, fittings (if necessary).
How to sew a light summer jumpsuit
A light summer jumpsuit can be easily sewn using a ready-made pattern or you can combine the pattern yourself from two parts: the top - top, blouse, and the bottom - shorts or trousers.
Sew denim overalls with shorts
Today there are many types of denim fabric, it differs in both density and different colors. The principle of sewing denim overalls is the same as any other.
You need to draw up a pattern, transfer it to the fabric, cut out and connect all the parts.
You can use a ready-made pattern, but take into account your size.
You can decorate denim products with beads, rhinestones, lace, rivets and appliqué.
Sew a sports jumpsuit
A sports-style jumpsuit is perfect for dancing, sports, and fitness. First of all, such a model should be comfortable and suitable for active physical activities, so you should choose an elastic and durable material.
The cut of such a jumpsuit can have several variations: tight-fitting or loose tailoring. The sports jumpsuit can be sewn with long or short sleeves with a stand-up collar or with an armhole, and can also be made up in the form of a T-shirt. The lower part is often tight-fitting, in the form of leggings, sometimes with flared legs, less often with a loose cut.
Sewing
A universal clothing pattern for a dachshund is carried out as follows:
- First you need to prepare a sheet of soft paper. Its length should be equal to the length of the back from the collar to the base of the tail (DS).
- 10 centimeters are added to the obtained measurements.
- The width of the paper should match the chest circumference (CG). In this case, 10 centimeters are also added.
- A sheet of paper is folded in half and a rectangle is obtained with sides (DS+10) and (OG+10), divided by 2.
- Next, mark the line of the front paws on the sheet. To do this, you need to add 5 centimeters to the length from the neck to the front paws (DOL).
- From the fold line of the paper you need to retreat a distance equal to the value (DOL+5) divided by 2. Then in this area you should cut out holes for the paws.
- The pattern is tried on the dog and the edges of the paper are connected with pins.
Taking measurements
As a result, you will get 4 darts, and they will be located on the stomach.
When adjusting the length of the product, you need to take into account that in the abdominal area the fabric should be shorter than on the back.
- The pins are then removed and the dog is freed from the pattern.
The resulting layout is suitable for sewing overalls, suits, blankets and dresses for your dachshund with your own hands.
Important! The pattern should fit loosely on the neck and stomach, but at the same time slightly tighten the chest area. Before you start sewing, mark with a line where the darts will be located.
This will allow you to achieve the greatest comfort in fitting the material.
Before you start sewing, you should mark a line where the darts will be located. This will allow you to achieve the greatest comfort in fitting the material.
To make a suit with sleeves for a dachshund with your own hands, you will need to take additional measurements, namely the length of the paws (DL).
To create a blanket with a fastener (Velcro or buttons) you will need:
- Pattern.
- Dense material (70 to 70).
- Bias tape.
- Clasp.
Ready-made jumpsuit
Sewing blankets includes the following procedure:
- The fabric is laid out with the wrong side up.
- The paper pattern is placed on the fabric and outlined with chalk or soap.
- Cuts are made on the fabric along the perimeter of the model, retreating 1 cm (to leave a supply of material).
- Next, fabric in the shape of a rectangle 11 by 17 cm is sewn along the chest line;
- A dart and piping is made on the back of the suit.
- A fastener is sewn on the chest part of the product.
If you need to insulate the blanket, you can use padding polyester or fleece for the lining.
To create a jumpsuit for a boy's dachshund, you need to perform the following steps:
Pattern
- Prepare a pattern.
- Insert the elastic into the hood.
- Attach the hood to the neck.
- Sew the parts of the visor by placing them right sides together.
- Finish the edges of the visor.
- Sew it to the front of the hood.
- Connect the material from the sides and on the stomach.
- Then sew on the sleeves.
- Thread the elastic bands into the cuffs.
Another option
No sewing
Even if the owner of a dachshund does not know how to sew and knit, this is not a reason to leave her pet without fashionable clothes. To make an original outfit, children's clothing, an old sweater, and a sock are suitable.
To make warm clothes for a small dachshund, a terry sock or stocking will do just fine.
It is enough to mark the places for the puppy’s paws and tail on the unfolded toe, make holes and cut off the heel - and half the job is done. All that remains is to process the cuts and decorate the resulting sweater as desired.
The sleeve of a warm jumper will make a great outfit for a dachshund, which can be made in one to two hours. Cut off the sleeve, remove the excess based on the length of the dog and 7–10 cm, which will go to the collar. The algorithm of actions is simple - cut out holes for the paws, crochet them and you can dress up the dog. For the winter version, additionally sew on sleeves for the paws.
Knitted clothes for a little pet can be made from an old sweater, hat or even scarf.
If you first wash the sleeve in the washing machine at a hot temperature several times, it will shrink and resemble a felted item. A sweater made from such a sleeve is suitable even for severe frosts.
Since dachshunds are characterized by having a rather short coat, which is not able to protect the pet from the cold, clothing for them is not an ordinary luxury, but a necessary attribute of everyday life.
You can make a sweater from an old hat in a similar way - the main thing is that the product is long enough for a dachshund. Holes for the paws and head are cut out in the same way as before. To prevent the product from unraveling, the cuts are processed - and this is where the work on making an excellent vest ends. You can try on a new outfit for your dachshund.
Preparing for work
Before you begin, you should decide on the purpose of the pet costume, the frequency of its use and design. Any homemade clothing for cats must include:
comfort: when worn, the pet is comfortable in the outfit, its movements are not constrained; quality: when making clothes for a cat with your own hands, you need to pay attention to non-artificial materials. Only inserts or trim made of synthetics are allowed
The reverse side of clothing for cats should be completely natural to avoid allergic reactions; simplicity: simple cut of clothes ─ a minimum of seams and costume items; practicality: clothes for frequent wear should not lose their appearance after cleaning and washing.
Material selection
You need to decide whether the cat's clothing will be sewn or knitted. In the first case, fabrics, accessories, and finishing are selected. In the second ─ suitable yarn.
Choosing the material for your pet's clothing is the most important part of the work. If the cat doesn’t like it, all efforts will be in vain. It is difficult to force your pet to wear such clothes.
In order not to make a mistake with the choice, you can first put the selected material or yarn on the cat’s bed. The fabric must first be washed with a neutral detergent. If the surprise on the bedding does not cause protest from the pet, then you can safely start creating patterns, sewing or knitting.
It is better to choose soft, flexible fabrics for cats: knitwear, cotton or linen with a stretch effect. Clothes made from this material are comfortable and will not hinder your pet’s movements. The appearance of things will not suffer from frequent washing.
The finished knitted product must be washed.
Taking measurements
Creating clothes for a pet with your own hands begins with creating a pattern, for which you need to take measurements
It is important to determine the size correctly. The fit of the product on the cat and its comfort depend on this.
To take measurements from the model, you need to take a centimeter tape. To create a universal pattern, it is enough to determine 3 main parameters of the pet:
- ОШ – neck circumference. Measured at the base of the neck - where it meets the chest;
- OG - chest circumference. Calculate along the widest part of the cat’s body, under the front legs;
- DI is the length of the product. Equal to the distance from the base of the neck to the base of the tail.
Based on these measurements, you can design any styles of clothing for various purposes for your cat.
If the product involves sleeves and a collar, then the following measurements are also needed for the pattern:
- OT - body circumference. Measured across the stomach, in front of the hind legs;
- OPL and OPL are the girth of the front and hind legs, respectively. Calculated based on their widest part;
- LSH - neck length from base to ears;
- DT - length of the body between the front and hind legs.
When creating a drawing, length measurements are taken in full, and the length of the girths is divided in half. Armed with the numbers, you can safely start cutting out a costume for your pet.
Universal drawing
The figure shows an approximate drawing from which you can create various clothing patterns for cats.
The top image is the back, consisting of two parts. The lower part is the tummy. Half of the part is drawn, a fold runs along the middle line. Semicircular recesses are holes for the pet's paws (armholes).
The DI measurement is laid along the lightning line. Next, a drawing is built from it in accordance with the size of the cat. Line CD is the length along the tummy from the front to the back paw.
When cutting the product, remember that clothing for cats should not be too tight. To do this, add 1-3 cm to the pet's girth measurements for a loose fit.
Seam allowances must be made along the contour of the pattern. Their size is adjusted as follows: add 0.5-1 cm along oblique and figured cuts, and 1-2.5 cm along side and shoulder seams. Clothes for a cat should not be too loose.
Required Items
To create clothes for cats with your own hands, you need to prepare a workspace: a table or any flat surface for cutting.
You will also need:
- paper or fabric for making a pattern;
- yarn and knitting needles or crochet hook if the project involves a knitted item;
- fabric: main, lining, cushioning (insulation);
- tailor's chalk;
- adhesive materials for strengthening oblique and figured cuts;
- sewing accessories: buttons, snaps, zippers, Velcro fasteners;
- finishing accessories: braid, lace, adhesive applications;
- sewing threads;
- needle;
- scissors;
- sewing machine.
Now you can start creating an original, stylish set of clothes for your pet.
Taking measurements and developing a diagram
To create clothes for a dachshund with your own hands, the pattern must be preceded by accurate measurements of the dog’s body. To create a comfortable and stylish model, you will need to take the following measurements:
- from the root of the tail to the neck;
- neck girth;
- chest girth;
- abdominal girth;
- front paw at its widest point;
- neck - front legs;
- from one front paw to the other.
Types of clothing
An agile, energetic and active dachshund loves to run and frolic on walks. In games and fun, nothing should limit movement. Therefore, things for dogs should be comfortable and loose.
The dog will simply refuse to wear outfits that do not allow easy movement. Clothes for winter must be warm, and the autumn collection must not let in the wind and protect from moisture.
In addition, wardrobe items for a dachshund must meet the following characteristics:
- practicality and wear resistance;
- ease of removing dirt;
- ease of putting on and taking off;
- beauty and unusualness.
The main types of clothing, especially loved by many dachshund fans:
- waterproof raincoats;
- cozy blankets;
- knitted vests and sweaters;
- winter overalls.
Fashion ideas for different occasions
A dachshund’s personal wardrobe is needed not only to protect the animal from bad weather and cold. With the help of clothing, the owner shows the personality and charm of his pet.
Exhibition options
At the exhibition it is especially important to demonstrate your pet in all its glory. And a beautiful outfit may well serve this purpose. Dog owners can decorate their pets with unusual clothes, bought in a store or made with their own hands.
A fashionable wardrobe for a dog may include:
- overalls;
- blankets;
- sweaters;
- coat;
- jackets;
- vests;
- trousers;
- tunics;
- caps and hats;
- smart shoes.
For winter
For cold, snowy winters, overalls with high-quality insulation or a fur coat are perfect for dachshunds to wear. Your dog should have several warm clothes in his wardrobe in order to wash them.
Fur shoes will be a good addition to your winter wardrobe. Warm boots will protect your delicate paw pads from frostbite.
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Knitting kit for a dog: jumper and helmet
When walking in windy weather, special attention should be paid to protecting your pet's ears and head. A hat and hood will help you cope with this task.
The helmet hat does not fall off the head and does not creep over the eyes; it covers not only the top of the head, but also the neck. The hood provides additional insulation. To knit a jumper and a hat-helmet for a small dog, you will need:
- 200 g yarn;
- straight and double needles No. 2.5.
Important! Knitting is done from top to bottom. Cast on 46 stitches on straight knitting needles and knit 2 rows in garter stitch
Then knit 20 rows with a 1×1 rib. Then they move to the front surface. In the first row, 3 loops retreat from the edge, in the second - 4 loops, in the third - 5 and so on, add 1 loop on both sides in each row 15 times. This makes a total of 28 rows from the elastic band.
Cast on 46 stitches on straight knitting needles and knit 2 rows in garter stitch. Then knit 20 rows with a 1×1 rib. Then they move to the front surface. In the first row, 3 loops retreat from the edge, in the second - 4 loops, in the third - 5 and so on, add 1 loop on both sides in each row 15 times. The total is 28 rows from the elastic band.
For armholes, 10 stitches in stockinette stitch (for the chest), 12 stitches are cast off (for the armhole), 32 loops in stitch stitch (for the back), 12 loops are cast off (for the second armhole), 10 loops in stitch stitch (for the chest) and knit a row separately on every part. Then knit through all the loops, restoring 12 loops of each armhole. In total, you should get 72 rows from the elastic band. At the end, knit 4 rows with an elastic band and close all the loops.
For the sleeves, cast on 28 stitches along the edge of the armholes on stocking needles and knit 18 rows in the round with a 1×1 elastic band, cast off all stitches.
To connect, the middle seam of the jumper is made, the collar is left unsewn.
For the helmet, cast on 86 stitches on straight needles and knit 12 rows in stockinette stitch. For ties, you need to close 14 loops at both ends in the 4th row from the beginning of knitting.
After completing the 12th row, you need to divide the fabric into 3 parts: 2 × 15 loops for the side parts and 28 loops for the top part. Next, knit 4 rows, decreasing 1 loop in every second row 14 times on both sides of the upper part of the fabric. Close all loops. A seam is made in the middle of the cap. Having laid a small fold, the hood is hemmed to the hat.
Knitted clothes
If you are not comfortable with a needle and thread, but are great with knitting needles, then we hasten to please you - knitted clothes for dachshunds are easy to make and practical, just like those made from fabric. For this work, 200 g of any yarn of medium thickness will be useful: perhaps you have a ball lying around from a previously knitted scarf or sweater, or you purchased a warm woolen thread especially for this case. Here are some tips for creating a stylish sweater:
Start knitting it from the neck.
- On the back side, reduce the number of stitches to avoid the formation of folds and wrinkles.
- The sleeve knitting technique is similar to the technique for the fingers of gloves.
- Decorate the finished sweater with decor or add buttons.
The variety of yarn colors allows you to create not only clothes that are comfortable for your dachshund, but also a whole work of design art.
Advanced knitters can afford to give their pet a whole costume: a warm blanket or sweater and boots in case of particularly severe frosts. An evening of work will be fully repaid with doggy joy.
Why do you need dog clothes for a dachshund?
Dog clothing is not new. Since ancient times, blankets have been placed on hunting dogs. And this was not a whim of wealthy owners. Many animals of small breeds need insulation.
Dog clothing performs the following functions:
- Warms. Winter and autumn walks for small pets sometimes end in colds and even pneumonia.
- Protects. This applies to dog shoes. The chemicals that coat icy winter sidewalks can cause serious damage to unprotected paws.
- Decorates. Every owner wants to highlight his little friend with an original cape and unusual shoes.
For dachshunds, clothing is more of a necessity than a whim of the owners. This small dog has a long body on short legs that is close to the ground. Therefore, the animal begins to freeze very quickly, and in damp weather, upon leaving the house, it gets wet almost immediately.
Constantly being hypothermic, the dog runs the risk of becoming seriously ill. In addition, the low dachshund returns from a walk all dirty. Clothing for animals will help solve all these problems.
blanket
The method of creating a blanket pattern is very simple and is suitable even for a novice seamstress. The model is built in full size.
Step-by-step instruction:
| Step No. | Action |
| 1 | Take a sheet of paper, the length of which is DS with an increase of 10 cm, the width is OG with an increase of 10 cm, divided by 2 |
| 2 | Fold the sheet in half. You should end up with a long narrow rectangle. |
| 3 | Mark the line of the front paws on the workpiece at a distance of DOL with an increase of 5 cm |
| 4 | Leave an interval equal to 1/2 the distance between the front paws from the fold of the sheet. Cut holes for limbs |
| 5 | Try the blank on the dog, pin it with pins |
| 6 | Place darts in too loose places so that the product fits tightly enough. In the neck area there are usually 2 darts on the back. At the back there are two darts in the tail area |
| 7 | Adjust the length of the product so that it does not hang from the animal in the back |
| 8 | In the abdominal area, place a fastener bar of the required width |
Overalls
By hemming the trouser legs to the blank and leaving the belly part solid, you can get a jumpsuit for walking. For a girl, the length of the belly part can reach the hind legs, but for a boy it is necessary to make a semicircular notch, which is turned with bias tape.
The leg details are cut separately.
The length and width of the parts can be adjusted individually.
New Year's outfit option for a dachshund
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.
Knitting
The most common type of knitted clothing for dachshunds is a sweater.
Knitted sweater
To create an item you will need:
- Prepare knitting needles, yarn, zipper.
- Start knitting from the neckline. It can be of two types: with or without a lapel. With each new level the number of loops increases. This is necessary so that the dog’s chest is completely covered with fabric.
- Having tied the product to the front paws, they move to the back. The number of loops decreases as you approach the tail.
- Next, knit the holes for the paws, and then the bottom of the sweater. The bottom of the product is made with a simple elastic band (the same as the neck).
- The next stage is the sleeves. To do this, you need to knit 2 rectangles and connect them along the edges, creating cylinders. They are then sewn to the holes of the sweater.
- A fastener is attached to the free edges of the product.
Creating clothes for Dachshund dogs is not an easy task and requires certain skills. However, the time and effort spent more than pays off with an excellent result - because now the pet has its own unique clothes, thanks to which the dachshund will feel comfortable in any bad weather, and will also stand out from other dogs.
