Dog Clothing Patterns

Small pet owners are constantly aware of the need to take special care of their animals. The small breeds are more susceptible to the elements, especially cold. In addition, there are some breeds that have thin or no hair at all, so they need some protection even in warmer months.

If you are going to cloth your pet you have three basic options, buy them at the pet store, order them online or make them your self. Making the clothes yourself will most likely be the best economical choice; however, you will need to have plenty of time to invest in this enterprise. Some dog owners prefer the homemade to store bought because they are better quality and can be custom fit for their dog.

So what kind of dog clothing patterns will you need? Well that will depend first on the size of dog you have. You will not want to order a pattern only to find your Scotty wont fit in a German Shepard t-shirt! Are you sewing one out fit or a whole wardrobe? I would suggest just trying one outfit to begin with; you would not want to bite off more than you can chew.

Dog clothing patterns come in all shapes and sizes. Want a pink tu-tu for your boxer you can find a pattern for that. Is your miniature pincher going out for a play date, fix her up with a snazzy little dress and hat combo?

There are several good places you can look for dog clothing patterns. By all accounts, Wal-mart has the best price on dog clothes patterns; however, it is not the only place you can find them. Local pet shops or sewing shop will likely also have patterns you can use. When all else fails it is possible to take a Mccalls pattern for an outfit you really like and adapt it for use as a dog clothing pattern. Now that you have an idea of what you are wanting to make lets look at the tools and process of making your pets clothes.

• Choose your pattern
• Choose your cloth type
• Gather tools, scissors, needle, thread, tape and any accessories you may want
• Measure your dog, even if the pattern says one size a custom fit is nice
• Get sewing, crocheting or knitting
• Happy Pooch!

As you can see, it is easy to put together and can be a relaxing event for you as well as rewarding when you see the results. Your proud pup all warm and secure in the winter and protected from rain and sun in the summer.