Using the french curve ruler, draw a smooth curve connecting the marks you've made on the small and large rectangle in the previous step. Draw a smooth curve below the small rectangle Take the measurement of the bottom of the small rectangle, divide it in half, and mark the center. Measure the bottom of the small rectangle Starting from the bottom corner of the large rectangle, you will mark about an inch upward (if your dog is smaller, mark only about half an inch). This smaller rectangle will eventually become the strap that goes across the front of the dog, the neck strap.Īt this stage, you will be dealing with the lower right corner of the large rectangle, or the area where the small rectangle is located. Now you have a smaller rectangle connected to the larger rectangle. Draw a line connecting the bottom of this line back to the original rectangle. Draw two more lines to create a small rectangleĪt the end of the line (created in Step 4), draw a line straight down that's the same length as the chest depth measurement. Take one side from the measurement of the back length (22″ in the example given) and extend a line from the measurement that was divided from the neck circumference (8″ in the example given). Take the neck circumference measurement and divide it in half. Divide the neck circumference measurement The first thing you'll draw on your pattern paper is a rectangle that is the back length measurement by the side depth measurement. 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. Winter can be a rough season for our beloved dogs.
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