Home Depot Tool Chests

Home Depot Tool Chests

Home Depot Tool Chests

A dog jacket is the perfect accessory for your puppy during wet or cool weather. Constructing the dog jacket on your own allows for complete customization that caters to your creativity. This also allows for a better fit compared to jackets you might purchase, which could be too snug or loose on your pooch. All you will need is a few tools and some fabric for your dog to have some true style.

Items You Will Need

  • Measuring tape
  • Pen
  • Paper
  • Fabric
  • Table
  • Scissors
  • Sewing machine
  • Needle
  • Thread
  • Velcro snaps

Taking the Measures for the Jacket

Use a tape measure to take measurements of your dog’s chest and neckline. Record these dimensions on a piece of paper. Make sure you figure out how long you want the jacket to be (full-size or vest) as well as the desired width. For example, you might want a larger jacket for rainy days and a smaller one on chilly days.

Creating the Jacket Pattern

Lay out your inner and outer fabrics on a flat table. Draw a rectangle on the outer pattern representing the desired length and width of the jacket. Make sure you have enough left over for the neckband and seams, which require 1-inch of fabric for the length and for the width.