Learning to sow dog clothes?

[Neveen]

Heyas,
Last time I sowed I was like 15, I'm 25 now, anyone have any online tutorials/resources or books I could possibly get/read so I can learn? I've seen all the beautiful outfits alot of you guys have made and I'm itching to try it myself

Sorry if this is such a newb question lol

[chattiesmom]

The best suggestion I can give you is to check out the pattern books for some simple patterns -- Hancocks is having a sale on Butterick patterns this weekend - $.99 each. Buy some cheap fabric and practice. If you mess up, just thow it away before you get too frustrated and try again.....

Good luck -- it is always a GRAND thing to see young people sewing!!!!!

[MyFairLacy]

I've made some dresses but I buy almost all of Lacy's clothes. I'm not much help...I just kindof taught myself and made my own patterns. A lot of dog dresses are made based off the same pattern. Good Luck

[Neveen]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

The best suggestion I can give you is to check out the pattern books for some simple patterns -- Hancocks is having a sale on Butterick patterns this weekend - $.99 each. Buy some cheap fabric and practice. If you mess up, just thow it away before you get too frustrated and try again.....

Good luck -- it is always a GRAND thing to see young people sewing!!!!!

Thank you I'll have to go and get myself a pattern and try it out lol Poor lil Henry is going to be my model....and he's going to hate it lol.

[Shadow]

Go to youtube.com and search sewing tips or tutorials. There is some helpful videos there,Have fun!

[Neveen]

Originally Posted by Shadow

Go to youtube.com and search sewing tips or tutorials. There is some helpful videos there,Have fun!

ooo that's a good idea, when in doubt..it's on youtube haha, thanks, didn't think of that!

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by Shadow

Go to youtube.com and search sewing tips or tutorials. There is some helpful videos there,Have fun!

Fantastic idea!!

[brittahnee]

i'm about to that myself, as i just bought a new pattern.

my BEST advice;
simplicity patterns.
they are the easiest.
i have the one (the # escapes me right off) with the dogs dressed up in patriotic, halloween and easter outfits.
that was by far the EASIEST pattern.
I'm 20, so i think you can do it
also; but the remnants at a fabric store.
Thats the best way to go.

The pattern will always call for more fabric than you need,
just keep that in mind


here are some dresses i made, my FIRST time attempting

[Neveen]

Originally Posted by brittahnee

i'm about to that myself, as i just bought a new pattern.

my BEST advice;
simplicity patterns.
they are the easiest.
i have the one (the # escapes me right off) with the dogs dressed up in patriotic, halloween and easter outfits.
that was by far the EASIEST pattern.
I'm 20, so i think you can do it
also; but the remnants at a fabric store.
Thats the best way to go.

The pattern will always call for more fabric than you need,
just keep that in mind


here are some dresses i made, my FIRST time attempting

Aww those are cute!!!! thank you, yea I'm gonna go pass by the store today and see what I can pickup, would I need a sewing machine or can I just do it by hand? (a little broke after spoiling henry lol)

[MiLeighsMoM]

Originally Posted by brittahnee

i'm about to that myself, as i just bought a new pattern.

my BEST advice;
simplicity patterns.
they are the easiest.
i have the one (the # escapes me right off) with the dogs dressed up in patriotic, halloween and easter outfits.
that was by far the EASIEST pattern.
I'm 20, so i think you can do it
also; but the remnants at a fabric store.
Thats the best way to go.

The pattern will always call for more fabric than you need,
just keep that in mind


here are some dresses i made, my FIRST time attempting

Those Dresses are just darling!!! Good Job!!

[s13silviagirl]

Originally Posted by Neveen

Aww those are cute!!!! thank you, yea I'm gonna go pass by the store today and see what I can pickup, would I need a sewing machine or can I just do it by hand? (a little broke after spoiling henry lol)

Sewing machine is probably the best way to go, unless you are really good at sewing by hand...I think you can get a cheap sewing machine at wal-mart for around $75 or so. I bought a cheapie there for my first machine and have since upgraded to a much more spendy one, but the cheap ones work fine.

[brittahnee]

a sewing machine is ideal, i did have to hand stitch my lace on one dress as an after thought and it was tiresome.

my machine is a cheap wal mart machine; well it's a brother, but it was very inexpensive. we are currently debating upgrading to an embroidering machine

[HallTx1203]

If you are looking for a sewing machine....You could post on your local freecycle??? or even craigslist....

Then if you decide this is something you are going to enjoy...Buy what you would like....


Joyce

[maxs_momma]

Originally Posted by brittahnee

i'm about to that myself, as i just bought a new pattern.

my BEST advice;
simplicity patterns.
they are the easiest.
i have the one (the # escapes me right off) with the dogs dressed up in patriotic, halloween and easter outfits.
that was by far the EASIEST pattern.
I'm 20, so i think you can do it
also; but the remnants at a fabric store.
Thats the best way to go.

The pattern will always call for more fabric than you need,
just keep that in mind


here are some dresses i made, my FIRST time attempting

Can i ask where you find the patterns from simplicity?

[Karrie]

Those dresses are sooo cute!!

I had absolutely no interest in dog clothes until I saw those! hmmm....

We use a pink dog coat to go potty ouside - but that's it.