How Do You Make Dog Sweaters And Booties Patterns?
Drafting patterns for dog sweaters and booties is both rather simple. Many people have found that commercial dog sweaters fit poorly or don’t stay on, particularly if your pooch is pudgy, especially long or built in any way different from the average dog. But you can make your own dog sweaters and booties that fit your pup perfectly. How to Make Dog Sweater Patterns Step 1 Measure your dog. You should measure around the dog’s ribcage at the widest point, around his neck and chest and also neck to tail. If you plan to draft a pattern for a dog sweater with armholes, also measure the distance between the front legs, the length of the chest from neck to front legs, the space between the neck and the front legs and the distance from the spine to the front legs. Step 2 Decide the style of dog sweater you prefer. Some dog sweaters simply use bands around the neck and behind the front legs to secure the sweater, while others include a full chest panel, stopping before the front legs. For even
