Pattern of overalls for a dog. Overalls for dogs of medium breeds

With the arrival of cold weather, we increasingly notice on the street dogs, dressed up in bright overalls, panties, hats and even socks of the most unusual styles and colors. Some of them are so original that it's impossible not to smile. The dog in this dress looks unusual and attracts everyone's attention. Miniature toy-terriers and charming Yorkies with a funny tuft at the top are the most vivid representatives of the dog's fashion. "Girls" flaunt in flared skirts, and "boys" - in hilarious checkered panties or "real" jeans.

Whim or necessity?

Seeing the fashionista on a leash, sometimes involuntarily you ask yourself the question: "Are these bright clothes necessary for representatives of the animal world, which nature supplied with its own hair?" Where is the need, and where is the fashion? And do I need to buy such clothes for my four-footed friend?

It turns out, we need it! Most of the representatives of decorative rocks, man-made artificially and conduct life in the comfortable conditions of urban apartments, are little adapted to the harsh domestic climate, especially short-haired.

Overalls for small dogs we see most often, since representatives of small breeds in the cold season on the street, as a rule, freeze. These charming pets have a thin skeleton and do not have a large muscle mass. Overalls for dogs of medium breeds are less common, but still popular.

If the dog has a long coat

Shaggy long-haired friends have their own problems, they need constant care and combing out. When dirt and slush are on the street, every way out of the house becomes a test. Walking, washing and combing once or twice fluffy friend, willy-nilly you will think about what you can do to make life easier for yourself and your pet.

To walk in rainy weather long-haired dog, it is best to purchase a waterproof overall. He will protect you from the cold, and from dirt. Returning home, you do not have to wash four-legged friend from head to toe.

In winter, these non-inflatable warm overalls for dogs will serve as a reliable protection for representatives of short-legged breeds with thick wool - sky terriers, Pekingese or longhaired dachshunds.

In the summer?

In the warm season (in summer and early autumn), the owners often take pets out of the city - into the forest, to the dacha. Tetrapods often suffer from mosquito bites and horseflies, they are trapped by mites and thickets of thistles. To save the pet from troubles, it is enough to sew a summer overall made of light fabric, letting air in.

In this case, the material must be strong - do not tear, accidentally caught on the spikes, slippery - so as not to peck the burdock, and bright - so it is easier to detect the tick. Before going to the forest such clothes should be treated with a special repellent for animals.

Summer overalls for dogs of medium breeds are also relevant, as are clothes for small dogs. Because of mosquitoes, ticks and thorns all our four-footed friends suffer without exception.

We buy or sew?

Of course, on sale you can find a lot of dog clothes for every taste and size. As a rule, they are not cheap. Their cost is not inferior to the cost of children's clothing, and sometimes exceeds. In addition, many dog owners want their pet to wear something exclusive, original and sewn in a single copy.

In this case, it's best to sew the overalls to the dog with your own hands. This is not so difficult as it might seem at first glance. Work will require minimal skills in the case of cut and sewing. The pattern of overalls for the dog is quite simple, and the fabric can be taken almost any, for example, use an old unnecessary jacket or raincoat.

Let's try with our own hands to sew a cover for a small dog. Overalls for dogs of large breeds are sewed according to the same patterns (considering the size, of course), but to the part that is intended for the abdomen and chest, it may be necessary to sew a pair of elastics. And you should also make sure that your product does not constrain the movement of the animal.

Where should I start?

So, we need a pattern of overalls for the dog. First of all, we will take measurements. Do not be scared - you do not have long, time-consuming dimensions. The sizes of overalls for dogs depend, basically, only on one parameter. This is the length of the back of the animal from the beginning of the neck to the base of the tail. Centimetric tape is located exactly along the vertebrae. After measuring, divide the found number by 8. Then on the paper, build a grid of squares with a side equal to the resulting digit.

For a more accurate fit, however, you can still measure the circumference of the body in the widest part and neck circumference. These measures will be needed, mainly, for those who are interested in overalls for dogs of large breeds.

Separately draw a sketch of the model you like. The styles of dog "clothes", for all variety, are simple enough, and any pattern of overalls for a dog differs from another, as a rule, only in details. Most often they consist of the overalls, its parts with sleeves (if any), the bottom part intended for the chest and abdomen - sometimes it can be a one-piece, as well as a fastener and a flap valve, which process open sections (mainly the neck)

A novice master should be trained on the simplest model, without sleeves and "trousers". For example, a light open jumpsuit with armholes. Subsequently, having understood the principle of cutting, you can easily make a warmed closed product for winter cold. Overalls for large dogs require some sewing skill.

Building a drawing of the product

To get an accurate pattern, you have to transfer the existing sketch to a sheet with a mesh. Of course, keeping the proportions. The control measure in this case is the measured length of the backrest. Then the resulting pattern of overalls for the dog is cut out and placed on the fabric. Kants should be cut out oblique.

For each of the parts, do not forget to provide an allowance for the seams. Now you can cut. Gently sweep all the details together, pre-folding the faces with each other.

To coveralls fit well on your pet, it must necessarily fit in size. This will require a fitting or even a few. This is not an easy thing to do, especially if you have a quick, shaky "client." But without trying on, all your work can go wrong.

Shutdown

Fit individual parts exactly in size, we spend them together. If the design provides a belt, you will need to sew a kuliska for it. Then we process the cuts of the neck and the back part with edging and, if necessary, insert the rubber band.

Then we sew the valve for fastening to the finished product. The very fastener is best made from a wide Velcro. With it, the fabric will not be folded. For convenience, overalls can be equipped with handles to hold an inordinately fast-paced pet and even pockets into which these pens can be hidden. To accurately adjust the size of the product, a thin cord must be inserted in all the seams.

Overalls for the average dog, as well as for the small one, can be made intact, while the processing of the seams will be minimal. This model is best for dogs of different sizes, having a "square" silhouette. The length of the pants, if you plan to sew them, should be regulated by the growth of the pet.

Helpful Tips

How to find the point of the beginning of the neck? Put the collar on the dog and measure from it. In this case, the collar should not be tightened tightly.

Since our overalls are symmetrical, the pattern should be made only for one half, placing on a fabric with a fold. To join the details you need to pre-set labels in the form of crosses or dots to avoid skew.

The first fitting should be done by sweeping the base (body), even before sewing the sleeves. This is the part that will cover the body of the dog. Having achieved a good landing, you can go to the "sleeves".

If you have a product with "sleeves" and "trousers", then it is better to put the bottom on the elastic band. It should not be tight so as not to interfere with the movement. You can decorate the finished product with patch pockets and fashion accessories.

Overalls for winter

A comfortable and warm overalls will protect the dog from wind, rain and wet snow. For reliability, you can make it two-layer - the top of the plaschke, the lining - from a soft flannel. And even better - three-layer, laying inside as a heater layer of synthoma. The zippers that you use in sewing must be completely detachable. For long-haired dogs under a zipper, a piece of cloth should be sewn so that the hair does not fall between the teeth.

You can come up with a model with a hood, just make sure that it was not too tight, otherwise the dog will refuse to wear it. It can also be done on an elastic band or even with a visor, which is cut out of two parts (top and bottom), turned outward and the rounded part is processed by a seam edge. In good weather, the visor can be bent, enlarging the pet's view.

Subtlety of sewing technology

When sewing "clothes for a dog" should take into account some of the nuances. Drawing a pattern of a sleeve, know that it is very similar to a pattern of a sleeve of human clothes, and both for front, and for hind legs.

The upper armhole arm must pass through the hip (upper) joints of the dog's paw. If this rule is violated, the sleeves will slide, which is very inconvenient for the dog. Sleeves and panties make spacious, about twice as wide paws. But the overall should fit tightly to the body and not fidget. However, for dogs of large breeds this rule is observed not so strictly.

The lower legs are made at a height one or one and a half centimeters below the knee joint. Otherwise, the foot will constantly fall into the leg. Especially if your pet is always trying to demonstrate a hunting rack - so often behave terriers.

You understand, that the back panties are sewn not along the entire armhole, so that the dog could do what he walks for.

About fasteners and fastening

Clasps of dog overalls can be very diverse - on buttons and hinges, with a zipper (certainly detachable), on buttons, velcro or in the form of decorative ties.

Choosing the option of fastening, consider the convenience of your pet and your own - overalls should be easily and quickly worn and removed, otherwise the fees for a walk will turn into anguish. The fastener should be reliable, so that at the most unexpected moment the dog will not be suddenly stripped.

In addition, it must be combined with the overall style of the attire. Remember that for long-haired dogs, Velcro is not suitable, and the buttons are very inconvenient.

Do not forget to sew a binding on the dog's overalls, to which the leash will be fastened. One ring, stuck in the neck, then you can not do it - when you jerk the dog just pops out of the neck, leaving the overalls on a leash. It will be necessary to make a structure like a harness, sewing a strong braid in the fabric around the chest and paws. Leash must be attached to it.

We knit a coverall for a dog

If you do not want to bother with removing exact measurements, you can use elastic fabrics - knitwear, angora. They are easy to hide, do not require a thorough fit and look very elegant. The only problem is sometimes the processing of slices.

Another option is to tie a sweater or overalls for a dog with knitting needles or a crochet. Warm fluffy sweater will perfectly warm in the winter weather of your short-haired pet. If you knit a sweater from the remainder of the same yarn from which the sweater at the hostess - success in society to you with the pet is provided!

To tie such a sweater or a jumpsuit for a dachshund or other small dog is quite simple. You need to stock up the needles with a size of 2.5 - 3.5 mm, a hundred-gram skein of any bright color (this amount is enough for a dog the size of a dachshund) and a detachable zipper. The length of it is selected depending on the size of the finished product.

How to tie a sweater for a dog?

The sweater is a knitted fabric with elastic bands on the neck and back and holes for the paws. We begin to knit from the neck. We collect about 54 loops and weave from 6 to 8 centimeters with a simple rubber band. The volume can be clarified by first attaching the sample and measuring the neck circumference by the collar. Knitting continues from the neck to the tail.

Below the neck we begin to tie the "thoracic" part, going to face knitting and adding a pair of loops on both sides every few rows. Having connected about 5 cm, go to the part in which there are holes for the paws.

To do this, we divide the knitting along the width into three parts in proportion to the size of the "client" and then (for about five centimeters) knit the dog's overalls in three separate parts. The middle, widest part will be the back of the product. In the course of work, periodically try on the workpiece on the dog, so that the holes for the paws are in their places.

Continuing work

In the middle part, we rejoin all three pieces into one, we sew about 7 cm. If the dog has a thin "waist", the loops in the knitting are gradually reduced and we return to the original volume. The bottom ends with the same elastic band as for the neck, the length of it is determined by fitting.

If our model will be with sleeves, then we will knit two rectangles with a width of twice the length of the provided hole, and length - depending on the size of the paw. To do this, you need to dial about 25 - 35 loops on the spokes. We put the finished rectangles into small cylinders and sew them into holes.

To the free edge we sew the zipper. Another option is to make a fastener on hinges with large buttons.