Pet Apparel Sewing Patterns
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Pet apparel sewing patterns allow you to create quality clothing for your pet. The manufactured pet clothes sold in retail stores may not properly fit your pet. Boutique pet clothes are often extremely expensive, however. If you enjoy sewing, patterns are an affordable way to make cute and comfortable clothes for your pet.
Sewing for Your Pet
Sewing allows you to personalize your pet's wardrobe. Patterns give you a basic outline for creating pet clothing items, but you can add personal touches such as dog bone-shaped buttons on a dog coat. You can also choose any color or fabric for an outfit or accessory. Sewing also gives you quality control because you can make certain the pet apparel is well-made and sturdy. You can select the right fabric and enforce the seams and buttons with the appropriate stitching.
Benefits of Using Patterns
Paper patterns, a template for an item of clothing, can be traced onto fabric. Then, the fabric is cut and assembled into an outfit. Pet clothing patterns are helpful guides for people with both beginning and experienced sewing skill levels. Patterns provide detailed instructions on how to make a pet clothing item. The instructions can be very helpful to people who are just learning to sew.
Since patterns can be used for multiple sewing projects, you save money. One pattern purchase can be made into several pet outfits instead of spending the same amount on a pre-made pet outfit. This is a great way to save money on expensive pet costumes.
Patterns usually come in several sizes and can be adjusted to create clothes that properly fit your pet. Be sure to measure your pet correctly to ensure the best fit.
Pet Measurement Instructions
- Measure the pet from the base of the neck to the base of the tail for the general length of the pet.
- Measure the neck width.
- Take the measurements across the chest, from the right front leg to the left front leg.
Types of Pet Apparel Sewing Patterns
The majority of the pet clothing patterns available are geared toward dogs and cats. It may be hard to find patterns designed specifically for cats. However, many patterns for small dogs can be adjusted to fit cats. Sewing stores sell a large selection of pet clothing patterns. You can find patterns in many styles to fit any size pet.
Types of pet patterns include:
- Sweaters
- Coats
- Shirts
- Dresses
- Scarves or bandannas
- Booties
- Hats
- Costumes
Free Pet Clothes Patterns
Purchasing a pattern is not necessary to enjoy sewing for your pet. You can find a wide range of free pet clothing patterns online. From sweaters to costumes, you can find something that suits your pet.
Free pet clothing patterns are available at the following websites:
- Circle of Crafters--The Sewing Section of the Circle of Crafters site has patterns for a free resizable coat and a dress. These patterns work well for any size dog or cat.
- Free Pet Projects--This free pet craft site offers a number of pet costumes and outfits.
- Noppa's Sewing Club--This Finnish website features three free dog clothing patterns for a cooler blanket, a rain coat and a wool shirt. The patterns are designed for large dogs but you can adjust them for a small or medium-sized dog. While the main page and much of the website are written in Finnish, all sewing pattern instructions and details are in English.
- Burke's Backyard--The Australian Backyard Lifestyle television program's website provides instructions on how to make your own pattern for a reversible winter pet coat.
- Domestik Goddess Blog--This home and garden blog offers a dog winter boots sewing pattern with photos. The pattern can be adjusted for cats.
- HGTV.com--An article features a dog dress pattern with detailed instructions and photos. The pattern can also work for cats.
Butterick and McCall's websites periodically provide free patterns for various sewing projects, including pet clothing.
Where to Buy Pet Clothes Patterns
Shop at your local fabric, sewing and craft stores for pet apparel patterns. Some superstores such as Meijer and Wal-Mart also carry pet apparel sewing patterns. You can also buy some top brand patterns such as Simplicity, Butterick and McCall, directly from the manufacturer online. However, these manufacturers do not sell their entire line of pet patterns online.
Here are some online retailers who sell pet clothing patterns:
- Simplicity--The pattern manufacturer offers a number of pet clothing and costume patterns online.
- Butterick-The site sells a small selection of Butterick dog coat patterns.
- McCalls--The manufacturer sells pet clothing and accessory patterns.
- Petite Puppy Patterns--The retailer sells designer outfit patterns for small dogs. The patterns are also suitable for cats.
- Sew Thankful--This retailer offers casual pet clothing and accessory patterns.
- Puppy Wear--Puppy Wear sells both pre-made outfits and patterns. The site provides patterns for casual, dressy and costume outfits.
- Teddy's Togs--The site offers a number of patterns for tog style dog coats.
You may find pet clothing patterns for sale on eBay and Amazon. Amazon Marketplace sellers and eBay sellers occasionally offer some hard-to-find pet clothing and costume patterns.
Conclusion
Pet apparel sewing patterns are a good choice if you want personalized pet clothes and enjoy sewing. Even if you are just learning to sew, a pattern can help you learn to make pet clothes. With the large selection of pet patterns around, there is something for every type of cat or dog. If you are looking for an affordable pet clothing option, sewing pet clothes may be the answer.
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