How Do You Make A Hot Dog Costume For Dogs?
Add some humor to your Halloween by dressing your dog in a simple, homemade hot dog costume. A popular choice for dachshunds and other small dogs, these costumes wrap the puppy in soft, tan buns and condiment squiggles. While these costumes can be purchased premade from retailers, you can create a homemade rendition from items already in the house. Measure the length of the dog’s back, from the base of the neck to the base of the tail. On cardboard, draw a long oval shape that is slightly longer than the length of the dog’s back. Cut out this shape. Trace the cardboard shape four times onto tan colored fabric. Cut out the shapes and separate them into two pairs. Stitch each pair together, leaving one side open. Stuff the buns with a pillow, foam mattress pad, cotton or other filling material. Make straps from two belts. Place one around the widest girth of the dog’s chest by wrapping it around and adding 2 inches of slack before latching the belt. Trim any excess. Add another belt arou
