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A Dog Coat for Honey

I was determined to have a coat for my 18-month-old dog Honey. We walk in all weather and she does not have a whole lot of fur on her underside. I wanted something warm and waterproof. I found the perfect coat at Pet Edge. Even though it was a very good price, my husband lovingly reminded me that our budget does not have a "dog apparel" line item! So I did what any smart mom would do. I set out to make my own.

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I had some fun with a picnic blanket and a "free" pattern from the Circle of Crafters website.

In all, the coat cost me about $2.50 and a few hours (spread over two days) to make. I had to buy some more Velcro, but I already had everything else. I had purchased the reflective tape in the fall to sew on all of our coats. I love reflective tape! I was very happy with the value and service that I got from Identi-Tape Inc. I purchased sew-on reflective tape from them online.

You can hardly tell that this cozy coat used to be a picnic blanket. It is quilted for warmth and has been treated with waterproofing spray for those early morning hurricane walks. Naturally, it is reversible: One side revealing a traditional tartan, the other a bold blue vinyl with an urban edge. Practicality has not been lost to fashion, as this blanket coat has a pocket on each side, appliqued with a charming heart. The design also puts safety first with a reflective strip on the back of the coat.

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Happy playing,
Karla

Dog wearing coat.
 

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February 21, 20060 found this helpful

Very cute coat and thank you so much! I've been looking for a good free pattern for a dog coat and this is a great site. :-)

My pomeranian doesn't need the warmth, but it sure would be nice to have something on her so we (and cars) can see her at night!

 
By GraNita (Guest Post)
February 21, 20060 found this helpful

Very chic!

 

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February 21, 20060 found this helpful

I got the coats Cookie & Oso posed for in this site
from Target store sale after Halloween Costumes and they are nice snug and warm. I am going to try to sew one. Thank you for the tip.

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I like the safety features Honey is pretty model.

 
February 24, 20060 found this helpful

I am going to make this coat for our Rat Terrier/Border Collie, Bijou, perhaps in a punk purple and camoflage combo. She is also lacking fur on her delicate pink undercarriage. What breed/s is Honey? She is gorgeous. Thanks for the site info...

 

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November 19, 20120 found this helpful

Great job you could start a business doing this. I had 3 Greyhounds and lived in Chicago where it gets very cold. The first coat I bought cost $140 and that was in 2000. What a kick it was to dress up my hound she looked like a live Barbie Doll in her hot pink coat! That did it for me - I made the next two coats out of Polar fleece I found at the fabric shop.

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And you should have seen the Christmas outfits! And then there were the snow boots of course - I didn't make them but bought them online.

A word of caution: once you start making clothes for your dog you won't be able to stop.

 

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November 22, 20120 found this helpful

Great idea! Very sharp, and I'm sure very warm as well!

 

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