Dog breeders are skeptical of the fashionable enthusiasm for dog owners today to dress their four-legged friends in special clothes. No one will be surprised by the sight of a dog in a coquettish overalls or a coat strolling along the street. Some owners are so keen on the wardrobe of dogs that they sew fashionable clothes on their own.
How to sew a coverall for a dog?
Overalls for small dogs
The basis for the pattern of overalls is the distance from the neck to the root of the tail. In the diagram this segment is designated by the line AB, where the point A means the tail, and the point B - the neck. The collar (circumference around the neck) should not be made too tight.
After measuring this distance, divide it by 8 to calculate the length of the side of the grid square, which will be used to build the pattern. Next on the paper sheet you need to draw a grid. The side of the grid square has a length of 1 / 8AB. Draw the pattern on the grid. Such a dog's overalls, which has a square format, is universal - perfectly suited for pets of all sizes. The cuffs of the pants are assembled on an elastic band, the width and length are adjusted when fitting.
Overalls for dogs - it's not complicated, but it's recommended to practice on a canvas, for example, an old sheet. For such a jumpsuit, a raincoat fabric on a flannel lining is perfect. It is possible to carve a coverall with a hood, which will serve as an excellent protection against wet snow, rain and wind gusts.
This pattern can be used for sewing not only overalls, but also other items of the dog wardrobe: tunics, dresses, etc. Do not be afraid to make your changes in the pattern.
Overalls for a dog with a hood
The most suitable material is waterproof taffeta as the main fabric, it is recommended to use a sintepon, a knitted flannel as a lining fabric, as well as elastic gum, zipper, buttons for warming.
It is necessary to take the following measurements: length of the back, neck circumference, chest circumference, length of the hind and forelegs. Between the front paws measure the breadth of the chest.
Schematic details:
- Side part of overalls: 2 pcs. from flannel, taffeta, sintepona.
- Lower part for covering the abdomen and chest: 1 pc. from flannel, taffeta, sintepona.
- Sleeve for front paw: 2 pcs. of flannel and water resistant taffeta.
- For the hind paw: 2 pcs. from a knitted flannel and taffeta.
- Cuffs, made of knitted fabric - 4 pcs.
- Flap fasteners made of water-resistant taffeta - 2 pcs.
- Hood: 1 pc. of flannel, taffeta.
- Visor for overalls: 1 pc. of flexible plastic and 2 pcs. of taffeta.
Do not forget about the allowances for seams at 3 cm.
Procedure:
- All the details of taffeta and sintepon sew together.
- On the breast line between the side side details of the main fabric, sew the lower part, which closes the stomach and chest.
- Do the same with the lining cloth. Then sew the product with a lining, leaving a line of back and armhole open.
- Details of trousers and sleeves are sewn along the length.
- Sew up your sleeves in the armholes. Sew a button and a loop of elastic bands in the area of the armpits.
- To the side parts of the overalls, sew the legs on the outside. With the inner, where the legs do not unite with anything, make a double fold.
- In the groin area, also sew a button and a loop of elastic to connect the upper part of the overalls to the bottom.
- Hood pre-try on the dog, so it was not too tight. Leave the allowance so that it fits freely, and insert the rubber band.
- Patterns of the hood from the lining and the main fabric are put face to face and sew, the neck section should be left unshielded. Cut to the seam. Open the hood slice and sweep the velcro fastener along the neck line in several segments.
- Stretch the sides of the visor inwards along the long side, make cuts to the seam. Unscrew and insert the plastic part inside.
- Hide the allowances on the seams in the open cut of the visor and sew the visor to the hood.
- Sweep the neck of the jumpsuit and sew a few segments of the fastener-"Velcro" (catching part) The parts of the "Velcro" should coincide on the hood and throat.
- On the back line, sew a zipper.