Dogs need to go for walks regardless of weather conditions. In bad weather, the owner accompanies the pet and then wipes its wet fur. A raincoat will help make life easier for dogs and dog owners.
What dogs need raincoats?
The need for such protection varies from breed to breed:
- Large dogs with short hair They practically do not need raincoats, except when it’s raining.
- Small breedsOn the contrary, without additional protection they risk becoming seriously ill.
- If you have a dog with long hair, then a raincoat is necessary for your convenience. – not everyone likes the smell of wet dog hair!
Materials
In order for the raincoat to perform its main function, it must be waterproof.
Besides, There are also the following requirements for fabric:
- Do not make unpleasant sounds - do not rustle.
- Don't blow away.
- Be light, preferably not wrinkled.
- Machine washable.
- Be noticeable, bright, it is advisable to have reflective elements that will help you see your pet at dusk.
- The fabric should not be slippery.
- Should not have strong odors.
What to make a raincoat from:
- Fabric with water-repellent impregnation.
- Different types of raincoat fabric.
- Used jackets, raincoats. One of the positive aspects is that such clothes smell like the owner and the dog will be calmer until he gets used to the new clothes.
Advice! If you need a raincoat urgently, then in less than half an hour you can make it from a thick garbage bag, the main thing is not to use such a raincoat all the time.
Types of raincoats for dogs
The following styles of raincoats are distinguished:
Blanket - a cape fastened under the chest, without a hood and panties.
Classic raincoat - a cape complemented by a hood, often with an elastic band, and a clasp under the chest.
Overalls – a raincoat, for small breed dogs the clasp is on the chest, for large and medium breed dogs – on the back. Covers almost the entire body, there are trouser legs.
How to measure a dog?
Required for raincoat the simplest measurements of your dog:
- Neck volume – measured at the base of the neck; it is more convenient to do this along the line of the collar.
- Bust volume – measured at the widest point of the chest.
- Back length – measured from the base of the neck, more conveniently from the collar, to the root of the tail.
Important! We take all measurements with a small margin, about 0.5 centimeters, without stretching the measuring tape, the animal should be comfortable. If you have a fluffy dog, then we take all measurements without pressing the fur.
Important! We take all measurements with a small margin, about 0.5 centimeters, without stretching the measuring tape, the animal should be comfortable. If you have a fluffy dog, then we take all measurements without pressing the fur.Rain cover step by step
The simplest option is a do-it-yourself cape without a hood.
Required:
- Suitable fabric - raincoat fabric, vinyl, nylon, in extreme cases, a thick garbage bag will do.
- Bias tape.
- Threads to match.
- Velcro tape.
- Scissors.
- Sewing machine.
Pattern
This pattern can be made for a dog of any breed and size.You will need a sheet of wallpaper or whatman paper. Measurements are standard, measurements for a girl dog will be slightly different in length than for a boy.
- We measure the length of the back - from the base of the neck to the root of the tail.
- Divide the resulting number by 8.
- On a sheet of whatman paper or wallpaper we draw a 10 X 10 grid, the side of the cell is equal to the resulting number.
- We transfer the pattern details from the drawing to our Whatman paper.
- We remember that all dogs are different, we check our measurements, and make changes to the paper pattern.
- Blanket – 1 piece with a fold along the back.
Advice! Before sewing complex models, it is recommended to sew a test product from an unnecessary sheet or other material. Or baste the paper pattern pieces.
Progress:
- We transfer the pattern to the fabric, do not forget the allowances of 0.5 - 1.5 cm.
- We cut out the blanket detail.
- We trim it with bias tape.
- Sew on the Velcro tape.
- Let's try it on.
Jumpsuit with back fastening
Required:
- Suitable fabric - raincoat fabric, vinyl, nylon.
- Fabric for lining, preferably soft and warm.
- Bias tape.
- Threads to match.
- Velcro tape or zipper.
- Rubber.
- Scissors.
- Sewing machine.
Important! The larger the dog, the less it needs additional heating. Large breeds do not need a raincoat lining.
Pattern
We work with the pattern in the same way as the previous model.
If necessary, we make changes to the paper pattern.
- Half of the overalls – 2 parts.
- Insert – 1 piece with a fold.
Progress:
- Lay out the pattern pieces on the fabric and chalk them.
- Cut it out.
- We connect the parts according to the pattern marks.
- We run an elastic band along the bottom of the pants.
- We sew a detachable zipper or strips of Velcro tape onto the back.
- Let's try it on.
Hood
The hood can be cut out and sewn separately with Velcro, or sewn to the main product.
Required:
- Suitable fabric - raincoat fabric, vinyl, nylon.
- Bias tape.
- Threads to match.
- Velcro tape.
- Rubber.
- Scissors.
- Sewing machine.
Measurements:
For that To sew a hood you need the following measurements:
- The circumference of the muzzle is measured above the forehead along the cheekbones.
- Neck circumference - measured around the base of the neck, usually equal to the size of the collar.
- Head circumference - measured at the widest point of the head.
- Neck height. - from the base of the neck to the neck.
Pattern
We transfer the hood detail onto a sheet of newspaper or whatman paper. We cut out the collar based on the girth of the dog’s neck, plus 10 cm for the fastener.
The pattern is given for a back length of 40 cm; we calculate it for your dog based on the size.
- Hood – 2 parts.
- Collar – 1 piece with a fold.
Progress:
- We cut out the details of the hood and collar.
- We sew the hood.
- We sew the collar piece to the hood, leaving room for the fastener.
- Sew on Velcro tape.
- We process the cuts with the finished bias tape.
- Let's try it on.
Advice! You can make a stitched cape to the hood that will protect the dog’s chest.
The raincoat will reliably protect from snow, rain, wind, and will also give the owner peace of mind for the dog’s health and good mood.
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