From the pet issue of Time Out Chicago. Anybody need a model who can hold her tongue just so? This is Reese, an alum of Orphans of the Storm, age 7.
To make the dog jacket, I referred to an online pattern for a small dog and revised it for my medium-sized canine who’s about 55 pounds—-okay, 57 pounds. She measures approximately 19″ from neck to tail and 31″ around the middle. My pattern is resizable and includes instructions and illustrations (thanks to Kate Durkes, visual artist extraordinaire). Download the pattern and instructions by clicking here. Also, here’s a version of the pattern that will print in actual size on multiple pages. This can help you get started when you piece them together, then size it up to your dog.
To fit the pattern for your dog, measure the dog’s back length and middle girth. Then print the file, resize it and drape it over the dog to check the size before cutting your fabric. Think of using a recycled garment or piece of fabric to make a coat for you canine.
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Katrina
10 months ago
I love this idea! Thanks for the pattern. I used your pattern to make a quilt coat for my aging dog.
I plan to post my finished coat on my blog. With your permission I would love to link your post so my readers can come here to get the pattern.
Thanks again,
Katrina of the R&W Girls
Diana
10 months ago
Thanks to you, Katrina. Would to post the news of your dog and the new coat.
Katrina
10 months ago
Diana,
I am happy to say that although the day time temperatures are still up around 95, my Mel seems to love her coat.
She isn’t well. She has an enlarged heart. She seems to be doing better now that she is on medications. She is every ounce, all 63 lbs of her, my baby and I am doing everything I can think of to pamper her. Thus the coat when it is still hot outside. I wanted her to be able to wear it as soon as the temperatures dip.
You could say this coat is as much for her as it is for me.
P.S. I LOVE that faux fur dog bed!!!
Katrina
Sue
5 months ago
Thanks for posting this pattern. It worked for my 35 lb. mutt/hound mix. He’s 13 and the cold is bothering him more. I live in MD, so we got much more snow than usual this year.
I used the liner coat from an old ski jacket. I just needed to buy the Velcro.
Diana
5 months ago
Wishing you many snowy but warm walks with your dog, Sue.