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| A button secures the collar |
Since I like to keep him groomed in a puppy cut, he doesn't have lots of hair to keep him warm in cooler temperatures, therefore he needs to wear a coat when the weather turns. Since we are finally getting temps in the 50's at night, for heaven's sake it is November, he needs a coat to keep him warm.
I pulled out a few remnants and sketched out a pattern and in no time I had a cute little coat. I had to improvise a little along the way since I didn't really know what I was doing but I am happy with the results.
Since the fabric was stretch on one side and woven on the other, I couldn't pull it over his head so I added a button hole and button to secure it. He is docile and patient so it's no trouble buttoning the collar under his chin. Plus I think the button adds a little flair. You can't really see the rusty colored light weight knit on the underside, but I wanted a contrasting color and something soft up against him.
Next up I sewed a second coat with a nubby brown wool-like exterior fabric and cream fuzzy interior fabric. What a mess that stuff was to cut and sew. My black pants and top were covered with little white pieces of fuzz. I sewed the collar a little differently this time.
I think it turned out so cute and Raleigh looks very dapper in it.
I solicited the measurements of my brother's and sister's dogs, Mollie, Rigby, Lucky and Buster and I should have a few coats ready for Christmas gifts. I will post the coats on their respective recipients after the holidays.
Email me at pearlscottage@sbcglobal.net if you are interested in a custom dog coat.
