How to Make a Dog Sweater - DIY Tutorial

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  • Опубліковано 3 лют 2025

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  • @rosewood513
    @rosewood513 10 років тому +61

    I must say I am a experienced sewer and I think this is the best video of any kind that I have seen and I have watched many of them. You know how to get your point across and you have a lovely speaking voice. I have a large Chihuahua and this is going to be perfect for her... Thank you for this wonderful video... Since you gave us permission I am going to post this on my Facebook page. I did subscribe and saved it to my favorites so I don't lose it.. I don't want the forget how you did it... :)

  • @irisgraeber2684
    @irisgraeber2684 7 років тому +3

    Thank you! Your video is so practical, easy, and no-nonsense. You're a wonderful teacher. Because my Wheaten Terrier is slender in the neck and deep in the chest, I made this your way, put it on her inside out, then used safety pins to make it fit her chest better, replaced the safety pins with sewing pins and sewed along that line. I cut up old fleece pants to make a trial shirt, which I then cut in half and marked as a pattern. On the final garment I hemmed the edge and put sleeves in it shaped like human sleeves in sewing (hem the sleeves before you sew the underarm seam and be sure to try the sleeves on the dog before sewing them to the shirt). It's a perfect fit, she loves it, she looks great in it, and there's no hook-and-loop needed. Now I have a wonderful pattern to follow next time and a shirt that will launder like a dream. No more watching her shiver in cold weather after a haircut. Big e-hugs to you!

  • @e.b.3325
    @e.b.3325 11 років тому +7

    So cute, I love that your dog just stays put while you measuring him. He's adorable!

  • @UtahGmaw99
    @UtahGmaw99 11 років тому +2

    I have been trying forever to get some knitted sweaters done. They are never going to get finished. So I am going to get a couple of these done for my doggies. With this cold weather they need extra help staying warm. Thanks sugar!

  • @frannivincent7922
    @frannivincent7922 11 років тому

    What a gorgeous pup! We have a 12 year old rescue Saluki, who at the moment is tucked up in her basket *under* a fleece blanket. She's much the same shape as a greyhound - large chest & tiny waist - so I think I'll have a trial run with one of her older blankets, but modify your great instructions to put a waistband on the bottom of the sweater as well as a neckband to pull it in a little. Thank you so much for all the time & effort you put into your videos!

  • @Whitney_Sews
    @Whitney_Sews 11 років тому +22

    Great tutorial! I love all the extra little tidbits of info you included like how to find the right side of the fabric :)

  • @rachelkitchen7763
    @rachelkitchen7763 10 років тому +4

    Great Video! Its a great idea for a simple sweater, and with as rough and dirty as my dogs can get, I didn't want to spend hours making a sweater they might ruin in a day. This is so perfect. Great step by step approach

  • @lindadechow3703
    @lindadechow3703 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent and it fit Foster exactly! I made one from a recycled sweatshirt and now I can get fancy =) Thank you so much, this is a terrific and easy shirt to make! Your directions are easy and clear and the process works beautifully. Your pit bull is about 2X the size of my Foster, but following your directions I was able to get it right the first time.

  • @maryannbagwell5704
    @maryannbagwell5704 3 роки тому

    I just want you to know that you are really one of the ABSOLUTE BEST at teaching someone clearly, and successfully!!! Thank you!! Believe it or not you have helped me tremendously!! I've only been sewing for about 1 and 1/2 years now, and everyone I make things for absolutely has a fit and can't believe I'm new to sewing!! Lol! Thanks to people like you on here I've been able to actually successfully sell some things for extra cash during this crazy pandemic, and been able to protect my family with masks and things I make

  • @ljhope04
    @ljhope04 6 років тому

    Excellent video! You got right to the point, you were clear with your instructions, well spoken and easy to understand. You were informative with regards to the material properties. Visually, everything you did was easy to see which will help in duplicating this process. You explained what you were doing and why without any wasted time or getting off subject. This was a true tetorial !! Bravo! I've watched several videos and they seem to complicate the process which had me worried as I'm new to the sewing world, but your video has me confident and excited to dive right in. Thank you! And thank Butterball for being a great model!

  • @tdavis129
    @tdavis129 Рік тому

    Thank you for such a simple and easy project! My pro tip is fabric choice- must have good give! The super soft fleece worked best for me! Also, I taperd the bottom to ensure it would stay dry durning potty walks!

  • @kirsten_sovereignbeing
    @kirsten_sovereignbeing 9 років тому +11

    I really like this tutorial you explain it so well step by step unlike others I have watched, thank you!

  • @bleed8412
    @bleed8412 4 роки тому +1

    This is such an easy to follow tutorial. I absolutely love the results I achieved. I love how simple the basics of this patter are and you can add finishing touches if you like. I even altered the length measurements by making it longer on the back and rounded off near the underbelly. So simple! I have already purchased more fabric to make another one!

  • @casawilliams6392
    @casawilliams6392 3 роки тому

    Really good video. Clear, concise instructions. Thank you so much.

  • @stormnewman3742
    @stormnewman3742 3 роки тому +1

    THANKS SO MUCH! Struggled to find a pattern for our staffie and this worked perfectly. Warm baby now thanks to this!

  • @LoveLandforChrist
    @LoveLandforChrist 11 років тому

    Butterball is adorable especially in his wittle bitty puppy sweater

  • @michelebao2635
    @michelebao2635 5 років тому

    I accidently made the neck part to big so I added another neck tube. it worked out the extra band was perfect around her wide pit bull chest so it doesnt ride down. Thank you so much your awesome!!!

  • @MsHe1en
    @MsHe1en 11 років тому +1

    Thank you for giving a pittie a home. They are really the sweetest and most loyal dog. If butterball is a rescue, then double thank you!

    • @TheCraftyGemini
      @TheCraftyGemini  11 років тому +2

      He sure is! All my dogs are rescues. We love pits! :)

  • @clarewhite3004
    @clarewhite3004 5 років тому

    Thanks! You did a great job demonstrating and explaining each step. I'm an experienced sewer, but I didn't want to pay for a pattern or invest a lot of time in a complicated project. I just wanted a quick and dirty way to keep our Boxer warm this winter. She has a couple sweaters, but they get stinky fast, and when we take them off her for washing, she gets so cold that her teeth chatter! I'm going to make several of these for her.
    Edit to add - the first one looks great! She's a Boxer, with a deep chest and thick neck, so I cut the collar at 3/4 of the belly measurement and added some elastic around her "waist" to keep it from bagging.

  • @oldschooldesign528
    @oldschooldesign528 Рік тому

    Thank you for your video! As Cherokee Rose said it all so well, I am also experienced in sewing and you made this "sew" easy! I can't wait to make a sweater for my Labradoodle "Granddaughter".

  • @paulawhetzel5232
    @paulawhetzel5232 9 років тому

    Very nicely done! Your explanation and attention to detail made this an easy & fun project.
    My 12 year old has made several adorable outfits for our family's aging balding Pet.
    Thank you for sharing and caring.

  • @Jeffrey_troutman
    @Jeffrey_troutman 10 років тому +1

    This tutorial was super helpful. I just made my dog a new sweater for fall and she loves it. Now I know how to do it it'll be super easy in the future.

  • @z0mbi3peach46
    @z0mbi3peach46 6 років тому

    I was surprised how easy it was to find a tutorial for pittys tbh, I hope more people out there give them a chance. I used to be afraid of them because I was misinformed and now I can't imagine my life without my girls. This was so helpful and easy, we got hit hard with these temps and its entirely too cold to take them outside with nothing on, thanks!

  • @teamraggio7481
    @teamraggio7481 Рік тому

    Practical and easy video. Thank you for saving my Lab/ German shepherd big dog this winter ❤

  • @ALayne08
    @ALayne08 11 років тому

    Great informative video. I found that for people that don't sew or have become unable to do so can still make these pullover sweaters. Goodwill has wonderful bins of clothes like sweat pants and shirts in xx-large. All that is needed is to get one leg or arm depending on the size of the dog, cut a scolloped design from the base of their belly up the side, going back towards the tail to the base of the back and over to the other side [to cover the hip area]. Maybe you can show a video of this also easy project. Thanks for all the great videos.

  • @pamelarogoza-hayward7439
    @pamelarogoza-hayward7439 3 роки тому

    Perfect instructions! I made an orange sweater with fleece and then appliquéd on a jack o lantern face for a quick Halloween dog costume!

  • @healingfromthetruth
    @healingfromthetruth 4 роки тому +1

    OMG I am sort of a sewing beginner and this was amazing. first, I tried your envelope pillowcases and they came out great and today I made this for my dog!

  • @JWoodcock
    @JWoodcock 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the pattern and idea! My dog is a crazy shape and I've decided he just needs custom clothes. Making him a blaze orange fleece today, which he can hopefully wear under the hunting vest I'm going to make to go over that too! He'll probably have 6 jackets by the end of this winter 😅

  • @bellaferman
    @bellaferman 9 років тому +3

    Crafty Gemini, your tutorial is superb! And best of all you are fast and to the point! I will pass this along

  • @jessievnana
    @jessievnana 11 років тому

    Awww... Butterball is so cute! Great tutorial, TFS!

  • @CarolYates2023
    @CarolYates2023 11 років тому +2

    I have been shopping for a doggie sweater for my 20lb. mix breed. Thanks to this video I can make my own! :)

  • @jenniferhall9050
    @jenniferhall9050 9 років тому +1

    I can't deal with how cute this is! I have two Boxer furbabies & they never sell cute things for larger dogs at the stores. I will be doing this for sure!!! P.S. Butterball is adorbs!!!

  • @meyou9651
    @meyou9651 6 років тому

    I love how you go step-by-step and explain why its done that way.... but once you cut the holes in for the legs, all I could see was a mask for robbing banks LOL....but this has given me the confidence to make a couple for our boxer which might be a little tricky because of the barrel chest.

  • @ynellirosas
    @ynellirosas 9 років тому +1

    Oh my goodness! I totally love you. All these people that know how to sew .... But not to many good tutorials

  • @leopardsweetpea
    @leopardsweetpea 9 років тому +1

    Wonderful tutorial! I've watched at least 20, and this is by far the best one I've seen. By the way, that has got to be the cutest name I've ever heard of for a pit! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @bleusilver990
    @bleusilver990 9 років тому +3

    What cutie your dog is ,bless you for rescuing them😊

  • @no-bw5uf
    @no-bw5uf 8 років тому

    Your tutorial seems like it will be easy to follow. Good job explaining and showing the step by step instruction for people like me :)

  • @candigurl198530
    @candigurl198530 11 років тому

    i really like that you started adding what size needle to use! very helpful

  • @ashnikfield4224
    @ashnikfield4224 8 років тому

    I made a really tiny one for my stuffed dog. This is the best tutorial ever made for a puppy sweater! Keep making more awesome videos!

    • @ASMRyouVEGANyet
      @ASMRyouVEGANyet 2 роки тому

      Do you mean a toy, stuffed dog or you had your dog taxidermied?

  • @5thbaker82
    @5thbaker82 8 років тому

    Great instructions, thanks! I like your narration explaining your steps, and your tips along the way. Thanks again, and Butterball is too cute!

  • @goodies707
    @goodies707 10 років тому +4

    I learned so much watching this !!! Thank you so much. :) Cherokee Rose took the words right out of my mouth ...yes!!!

  • @rhonacunningham4942
    @rhonacunningham4942 5 років тому

    What a wonderful tutorial!!! The best ever. I have just chosen my fur babies jackets thanks to you. Sincere thanks for sharing 😊

  • @magicalrowantree3639
    @magicalrowantree3639 9 років тому +1

    I've been looking EVERYWHERE for a sweater with a turtle neck! My pit tends to stretch regular sweaters until they droop down his legs. Thank you for posting this! I'll be sewing my dog a real sweater now

  • @judybrown8881
    @judybrown8881 10 років тому

    THAT WAS GREAT I'M GOING TO START TWO FOR MY ROTTIES IN ORANGE FLEECE FOR HUNTING SEASON IN NH LOVE IT

  • @PRETTYxNxRECKLESS13
    @PRETTYxNxRECKLESS13 11 років тому

    Oh what a beautiful baby! Butterball is a sweet name!

  • @punkchica321
    @punkchica321 9 років тому +2

    Really want to try this for my pup! Your tutorials are so great and simple to understand! :)

  • @simplyfunkykatie
    @simplyfunkykatie 10 років тому

    I love this :D my boy gets chilly quite often during the winter, but bulkier coats make him too hot. This would be great for him both at night and for walkies as it would fit under his harness...THANK YOU x

  • @pixielove2000
    @pixielove2000 8 років тому +2

    I just made my dog a coat using your pattern and it looks great! Thanks for the lesson.

  • @michelebao2635
    @michelebao2635 5 років тому +1

    Yes that was amazing!!! I threw it together in 10 minutes thank you so much.

  • @patriciamarie08
    @patriciamarie08 11 років тому +1

    I love love love this. Dog sweaters are expensive and never fit my pitbull girl right. THANKS VANESSA!

  • @emilysetshedi626
    @emilysetshedi626 3 роки тому

    Simple and excellent tutorial I have been wanting to sew my dogs coat, but could not know where to start, I really enjoyed watching your video
    Thank you God Bless

  • @jackhenryglasgow2420
    @jackhenryglasgow2420 3 місяці тому +1

    Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much!

  • @glendatrecek9620
    @glendatrecek9620 2 роки тому

    I’ve been looking for a tutorial like yours! Thanks!

  • @animatrix1490
    @animatrix1490 2 роки тому

    I love your dog so much; what a pretty brindled buddy

  • @jennable3000
    @jennable3000 11 років тому +1

    Your tutorials are fantastic. Thank you for your time and information.

  • @ethanethan8867
    @ethanethan8867 9 років тому

    Your dpg is so cute! Great job keeping him warm!

  • @momofmanymountaingrl
    @momofmanymountaingrl 5 років тому

    Great video!!! I was able to sew two dog sweaters for my sister's dog quickly! Thank you!!!

  • @Cartheawesome
    @Cartheawesome 3 роки тому

    Haha my oldest is 4 now and I watch this video every winter to make them sweaters and now literally any time I sew anything I say “the stretchiest part of the fabric” just like you do in the video 😂😂😂😂😂😂 gotta orient the fabric!

  • @carmelweifert1495
    @carmelweifert1495 9 років тому

    This is a great tutorial. My pittie is now snugglier and warm!

  • @thejuniebugs
    @thejuniebugs Рік тому

    Great video… best and easiest to follow. Thank you

  • @loridavila1314
    @loridavila1314 9 років тому

    Your dog is way too cute!! I'm gonna have to try this for my own two bugs. Thanks for the clear, easy to follow tutorial.:D

  • @JnTMac3
    @JnTMac3 11 років тому

    Just made one of these for our Lab./Pit. puppy, Hercules. Tried to upload a video response then realized that's not an option anymore. Thanks so much for sharing this tutorial!

  • @cinderellalinn
    @cinderellalinn 11 років тому +1

    Great video, love that you explained each step so well! Thanks for sharing!

  • @joansheehan3366
    @joansheehan3366 4 роки тому

    Excellent video tutorial!!! You are a wonder!!! Keep going with these - you are sooo good at it!!!!

  • @sammiemiles-williams4688
    @sammiemiles-williams4688 9 років тому

    Awesome tutorial...very simple to follow. THANK YOU!!!!

  • @jessicarenae5107
    @jessicarenae5107 5 років тому

    *Awe look at Butterball sitting there all patient and cute lol!! My pup LOVES wearing sweaters and coats when it's cold!! He's a staffy/lab mix (i think lol). So he's tall like a lab, but he's got the bully muscles which makes his size a lil harder to fit normal sizes!! He's about 115lbs, with a broad chest and thick neck... but if I buy to fit his neck and chest, the shirts are always way to long (and hard to wear of he's gotta go potty!! Also, my mom has a St. Bernard, and it's really hard to find him tops!! I should make dog apparel especially for those different sized pups and animals!!*

  • @susietincknellsmith653
    @susietincknellsmith653 9 років тому

    Great tutorial! Reminded me of my Stretch 'n Sew days in the 70's; perfect techniques for today's jersey knits. I'll be making Buddy's out of a felted wool sweater; it gets pretty cold in Michigan!

  • @jeanblack969
    @jeanblack969 5 років тому

    Clear and concise instructions, thank you so much!

  • @DebR57
    @DebR57 9 років тому

    Very well explained and you took your time to show us...great job

  • @jermiahshowman7980
    @jermiahshowman7980 10 років тому

    My pit Moxie is going to love this! It's cold in South Dakota thanks. God bless.

  • @bevmcmullen8758
    @bevmcmullen8758 6 років тому

    You’re brilliant! Lovely clear tutorial. Thank you for sharing xxx

  • @ca6177
    @ca6177 3 роки тому +1

    I like this simple to follow tutorial! Thank you so much! Question, for a very short legged dog like my dachshund, will leg opening still be the same?

  • @LauraBellini
    @LauraBellini 11 років тому

    Thank you so much Vanessa, this is perfect for today. It's 3 F here in NJ at the moment, and Bonnie Girl needs a sweater even in the house!

  • @dawndorrill9530
    @dawndorrill9530 11 років тому +3

    Love this! Will have to try this for my little yorkies.

  • @Sothpawable
    @Sothpawable 4 роки тому

    My pup loves his and it's obvious.
    Arm holes in mine need some adjustment but he's so thrilled that he's warm that he's lying still, straight out, in obvious comfort. Lol

  • @susanrocklin530
    @susanrocklin530 9 років тому

    Thank you so much! your instructions are so easy to follow.

  • @bridgettemaharaj8322
    @bridgettemaharaj8322 11 років тому +2

    YAY! I have been wanting to do this for YEARS! Thank you SEW MUCH, Vanessa! *HUUGS* and a super Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family. Continued success! ^_^

    • @bridgettemaharaj8322
      @bridgettemaharaj8322 11 років тому

      p.s. LOVE "Butterball" and his name fits him perfectly LOLOLOLOL

    • @TheCraftyGemini
      @TheCraftyGemini  11 років тому +1

      Bridgette Maharaj
      Thanks! My son named him! ;)

    • @bridgettemaharaj8322
      @bridgettemaharaj8322 11 років тому

      LOL! YW, your kids are so adorable, I love how happy they are, good job, mom! *HUGS* ^_^

  • @RAE5558
    @RAE5558 11 років тому +2

    To take it a step further when I made a similar one 2 yrs ago, A simple 1/4 inch seam was used around each armhole. This follow the use of a circle template from a jar lid. It was cut to the desired width, adding a 1/4 in. seam allowance. This means the armhole has is 1/2 in. less than the finished opening, in diameter. This to allow for the neatly sewn seam allowance...Then the stretchy fabric was applied as the neck was done: a 2 in.strip was folded to one inch and cut 1/4 less than the circumference of the circle. The strips were hand baste-stitched followed by
    the machine stitching. Either way is cute.

  • @SAlex-tr4md
    @SAlex-tr4md 11 років тому +1

    thank you for such clear directions on making this !!

  • @debraaskew793
    @debraaskew793 5 років тому

    Thank you for my dogs new sweater. She is cold natured and she needs this sweater.

  • @adornitgirls
    @adornitgirls 11 років тому +1

    A wonderful tutorial! We might expand on this!

  • @antoinettecoetzer9657
    @antoinettecoetzer9657 4 роки тому

    Great video, easy to follow. Thanks for sharing.

  • @krisleeh433
    @krisleeh433 3 роки тому

    Thank you! Can't wait to try this project for our dogs! Yay pitties!💘

  • @2002chow
    @2002chow 9 років тому

    you are an awesome teacher. Thanks, gonna make one for my pittie

  • @brookedent8401
    @brookedent8401 11 років тому

    Your puppy is adorable

  • @kathymilton5804
    @kathymilton5804 11 років тому +1

    Thank you for this! I have a Chugweenie and she is too small for the small sweaters and too large and long for the xsmall sweaters! This will be perfect. By the way, you have such a gift for explaining things clearly! Thanks again.

  • @VC27
    @VC27 8 років тому

    Butterball is beautiful!

  • @gracegonzales9208
    @gracegonzales9208 8 років тому

    loved this video! lots of ideas for this coming Christmas!

  • @donnacamp5663
    @donnacamp5663 8 років тому

    I have 3 dogs I make collar scarves and coats and sweaters and dress for all my dogs love you video thanks never made any outfits with fleece but will try this one even tho I live in New Orleans and we don't get cold weather lol thanks again

  • @jodavidson1851
    @jodavidson1851 4 роки тому

    Awww this is lovely thank you. Would this work with cotton as want a very easy lightweight one for Halloween.
    I am a beginner sewer in the UK. I love that you explain so clearly and not too fast like so many.
    Thanks
    Jo and little Rosie x

  • @sharonc7009
    @sharonc7009 11 років тому +1

    I learned so much from your video! Thank you!

  • @allergiesrusdb
    @allergiesrusdb 11 років тому +2

    Thanks girl! Can't wait to get this done today! :)

  • @cryuli04
    @cryuli04 11 років тому +1

    I just loved that ideas! Thanks Vanessa !

  • @magggie22
    @magggie22 11 років тому +3

    Hi Vanessa :) love watching your tutorials and how you make them so easy to follow and understand... keep them coming great job :) this tutorial is excellent I have been wanting to make a dog coat for a while now ...so this made my day .. so a big thank you for this can't wait to try it out :)
    what's next...love your videos :)
    have a great day :)
    magz :)

  • @WhateverHunterLiz
    @WhateverHunterLiz 11 років тому +1

    Vanessa did you forget to tell us to add seam allowances when we cut out the fabric? I went ahead and added 1 inch to allow a half inch seam allowance and it worked perfect. Thank you for the great tutorial. My dog loves his new jacket!

    • @annais5183
      @annais5183 10 років тому

      She mentioned the seam allowance when she talked about the neck piece

    • @WhateverHunterLiz
      @WhateverHunterLiz 10 років тому

      Didn't hear it.

  • @lwuuus
    @lwuuus 6 років тому

    Your tutorials are on point!

  • @Lil-Bit
    @Lil-Bit 7 років тому

    TheCraftyGemini
    😍 i love your tutorial and Butterball is adorable! Thank you for explaining amazing tips. I subscribed ☺️

  • @Sarah-gs4tw
    @Sarah-gs4tw 9 років тому

    Oh, that was cute! :-) Thanks for the video. I think that I should make one for my dog as part of her Christmas gifts.

  • @lisasintx
    @lisasintx 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for this! I made 4 of these from fleece for my little Ellie and she loves them. She is long so I did taper the waist to show off her great figure 😂

  • @briavw7937
    @briavw7937 4 роки тому

    nice tutorial :) for my pup i also sewed a dart at her stomach for a better fit