How to Make a Fleece Dog Jacket

Dogs can get cold during the winter months. If your dog is outdoors during the day, you may want to have it wear a jacket to stay warm.

Things You'll Need

  • 1 yard polyester fleece material Matching thread Dog jacket pattern
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Instructions

  1. Making a Fleece Dog Jacket

    • 1

      Measure your dog so that you know its measurements.

    • 2

      Go to the store and find a pattern appropriate for the size of your dog.

    • 3

      Choose a polyester fleece fabric.

    • 4

      Once at home, take out your pattern and cut out the pattern pieces.

    • 5

      Fold your fleece in half so that it is wider instead of skinnier.

    • 6

      Place the pattern pieces onto the material and pin them into place.

    • 7

      Cut the material out following the pattern pieces.

    • 8

      Sew the pieces together following the directions of your pattern.

    • 9

      Once everything is sewn together, turn the material right-side out.

    • 10

      Try it on your dog to make sure it fits.