The Well-Dressed Dog: 26 Stylish Outfits & Accessories for Your Pet (Includes Pull-Out Patterns)

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The Well-Dressed Dog is a dog lover’s go-to guide for canine fashion inspiration, with patterns and instructions for outfitting every type of pooch.
Make your canine kids look stylish while keeping them warm, protected and comfortable! The included pull-out patterns can be adjusted to suit dogs of every size and shape, making it easy to dress a Greyhound or a Pug in the same style. Simple instructions for measuring your pup and options to create pieces in fabrics that work for your pet and climate make this a complete resource.
Be practical with a protective rain cape, whimsical with a dress and tulle skirt, or make your dog a Hawaiian shirt for backyard parties. This book has something for every dog who likes to be dressed, including a few fun accessories for dogs who like a little embellishment.
Projects include:Long and short-sleeved sweatersT-shirtsTank tops (hooded and sailor style)Easy-on-and-off shirtsOuterwear like a vest, rain cape, quilted coat or pea coatDresses that are both warm and stylishCapes, bowties and collars, for funAnd more—26 in all!
Pattern sheets containing full-size templates for tracing are included, and fully-illustrated lessons take you through the basics of sewing for four-legged friends.
From the Publisher

STYLES FOR ALL SIZES!

Small Dog Sizing

In The Well Dressed Dog, “small dog” equates to our tiny-pawed pups about 10 pounds and less, such as a Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, or Maltese. There are also outfits for larger “small” dogs, such as a French Bulldog, Pug, Miniature Schnauzer, & Pomeranian.

Small Dog, Long Body Sizing

“Small Dog, Long Bodies” refers to our more lengthy pups, such as the Mini Dachshund, Toy Poodle, & Shih Tzu.

Medium Dog Sizing

Don’t forget your middle child! The Well Dressed Dog has outfits for medium-sized dogs, too. Medium dogs are classified as dogs about 30 pounds and less, such as a Shiba Inu, Corgi, or Australian Labrador.

Large Dog Sizing

Small pups aren’t the only dogs that are stylin’. The Well Dressed Dog includes clothing for large dogs as well. A Golden Retriever is considered a large dog.

Style Your Dog in 26 Different Outfits

The Well Dressed Dog includes project tutorials for tank tops, gathered or tulle dresses, open-front tank tops, hooded tank tops, sailor tank tops, and cap sleeve tops.

Style Your Dog in 26 Different Outfits

The Well Dressed Dog will teach you how to make a variety of t-shirts & shirts, including a turtleneck t-shirt, t-shirt with jeans, t-shirt with a denim skirt, a button-down shirt, and a Hawaiian shirt.

Style Your Dog in 26 Different Outfits

Keep your pup warm and cozy by designing a practical, stylish coat. The Well Dressed Dog includes a variety of cold-weather wear, such as a quilted coat, pea coat, cape, chanchanko vest, a raincoat, and pleated coat dress.

Style Your Dog in 26 Different Outfits

Intimidated by the idea of creating a whole dog outfit? Start small with a cute, simple accessory like a decorative collar, bandanna, cafe mat, a bandanna with floppy ears, or a deodorized poop pouch.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tuttle Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 22, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 080485405X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0804854054
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.4 x 0.6 x 9.9 inches
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