Dog lovers can pamper their favorite pooch with this inspiring collection of cute canine accessories. There are plenty of ideas here for making fun and functional gear: from leashes, toys, collars, cushions, and dining mats to storage baskets, sunscreen caps, carrier bags, and even an Elizabethan cone collar.
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 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 sweaters T-shirts Tank tops (hooded and sailor style) Easy-on-and-off shirts Outerwear like a vest, rain cape, quilted coat or pea coat Dresses that are both warm and stylish Capes, bowties and collars, for fun And more--26 in all! Templates are included, and fully-illustrated lessons take you through the basics of sewing for four-legged friends.
Like having a specialty boutique in book form, this complete collection of affordable sewing projects offers stylish, useful items to suit the vast variety of dog shapes and sizes. From trendy vests and jackets to practical collars, leads, and harnesses, this assortment of canine attire is easy-to-make and ready-to-wear. A pull-out pattern chart helps guide the way, and additional projects—such as sporty travel bowls and backpacks, cozy bed linings, and booties—ensure that pet dogs are chic, comfortable, and well-equipped to enjoy each day’s adventures alongside their owners.
Are you playing with the idea of a dog as a faithful companion in your home? Are you still missing the common thread in terms of dog accessories? Do you want to do something good for your four-legged friend and create accessories especially for him? The dog is the most popular pet after the cat. As a loyal four-legged friend and companion, we want only the best for him and are often overwhelmed by the variety of accessories. To get the overview seems almost impossible. What kind of leashes are there? Why does my dog need clothes? What kind of clothes are there anyway? Questions upon questions. And this book offers you the comprehensive answers. In addition, you will also learn how you can easily make individual dog accessories yourself. This is what you can expect: The dog - faithful soul at your side ✓ Education and training ✓ Transport your dog ✓ Do-it-yourself instructions for collar and co. ✓ Food ✓ and much more ... This is not a comprehensive guidebook. The book gives you a brief overview of all possible accessories and equipment you might need. Buy this book now to deepen your knowledge of dog accessories and show your love to your four-legged soul friend with custom accessories.
An entertaining collection of twenty-five projects using a range of sewing and decorative techniques explains how to transform one's dog into the most fashionable canine on the block with stylish fashions organized into such sections as Everyday Essentials, Whatever the Weather, High Days and Holidays, Jet-Setting Kit, and Bed and Bath.
Set tails wagging with this collection of easy patterns for adorable dog designs, all made using simple hand-sewing techniques. Featuring many distinctive breeds—including terriers, toy breeds, gundogs, pastoral breeds, utility dogs, hounds, and working dogs—each pooch pattern in this book comes with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates, making them paws-itively perfect for all abilities. The only materials you’ll need are felt, needle and threads, brads for eyes, a little stuffing, and some wool roving if you want to add fluffy fur to your dogs. To make your cuddly canines. you’ll use a blanket stitch and running stitch and a couple of basic embroidery stitches, all of which are explained and illustrated for beginners. The finished little pups make cute brooches, bag charms, and home accessories, or can even be scaled up to make bigger plushes—all of which will make your dog-loving friends drool!
Let’s get started and make gifts for every special person in your life ... don’t worry, we won’t forget your four-legged friends! Wouldn’t it be cool to make birthday presents—or anytime presents—for your family and friends? This book will teach you how! Make a tie for your dad, a scarf for your mom, and a pet bed for your pup! You’ve never used a sewing machine? Don’t worry! You can make a ton of these projects with just a needle and thread; make and gift cute bags, ribbons, and even garlands. You’ll be a pro handmade gifter in no time!
"In Oliver + S Little Things to Sew, you'll find whimsical yet practical accessories for children, such as a hat, scarf, vest, tutu, art smock, backpack, messenger bag, and quilt- all designed with the same style and attention to detail for which Oliver + S's individual patterns are renowned..." From jacket flap.