Free Sewing Patterns Dog Clothes:
No. 1: Dog Shirt Pattern
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We suggest you read through all the directions for making this dog shirt pattern first before doing anything, then go to the
measurements page (see the link below) and come back to this page when you're done.
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Top of Shirt:
This will lie across the dog's back and drape down on either side. It is marked by the solid line.- Tape two sheets of newspaper together lengthwise, then fold them in half along the taped edge.
- Using the measurements on the next page, draw half the pattern for the top part of the shirt.
- Cut around the pattern through both layers of the newspaper and open it out. It should resemble the above although your dog may be narrower than Comet, our German Shepherd mix.
- If you are not sure it will fit well, pin an old pillowcase or sheet to the pattern and cut it out. Then drape it over your dog to check.
- Mark where you want to put the seams and pin the fabric.Check it on your dog once more (this will probably be easier with a helper).
- If you are satisfied with everything, pin the pattern to the fabric you plan to use, then cut around it.
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You will make two separate pieces that attach to the top shirt along the flank, sleeves and shoulders, and fit under your dog's neck and belly. You can use Velcro or buttons to fasten them together under the neck and belly. See the dotted line.- Pin your fabric for the bottom piece to the top shirt pattern. Use the same solid outline for the flanks and sleeves sections.
- Add about an inch more (2.5 cm) in height to the shoulder sections.
- Measure the distance between the top of your dog's leg where it meets the body down to the middle of the breastbone between the front legs. Write this number down.
- Add two inches (5 cm) for piece no. 1 to the measurements you just made and one inch (2.5 cm) for piece no 2. You will want to overlap them underneath your dog's neck and chest once you put the shirt on.
- When you are satisfied about the dimensions, cut the fabric out and pin it to the top part.
- Check for fit on your dog and make adjustments as needed
- Finally, sew the seams together and hem the edges.
- Add any type of collar you choose - this could be a wide collar as in a man's shirt, a piece of lace, or just be a strip from your fabric to make a binding that you sew along the edge. We encourage you to experiment!
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Thank you for viewing this free sewing patterns dog clothes page. We hope it has been helpful to you in creating a shirt for your dog. Remember that you can share what you've made by going to the Dog Clothes button at upper left and filling out the form at the bottom of the page.
If you'd like to make a dog vest, simply head to our therapy dog vests page. You can use the pattern as the basis for any other type of dog vest too.
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