Simplicity Sewing: Make a Dog Coat by Michele Muska

Beginner | 45 min

Taught by Michele Muska

In this class, follow along with Simplicity Sewing expert Michele Muska, who will teach you how to read a pattern and make a dapper dog coat for your pooch. You will learn how to cut out your pattern pieces, add interfacing, sew the pieces together, and add a sweet, functional closure. This pattern is perfect for beginning sewers – and best of all, if your first try doesn’t turn out perfectly, your dog certainly won’t judge you.

Learn how to:

Read a pattern
Cut out pattern pieces
Sew Velcro
Apply interfacing
Assemble dog coat

What you’ll get:

How to read a Simplicity pattern and make an adorable coat for your furry companion
6 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supply list
Step-by-step instruction by expert instructor Michele Muska of Michele of Simplicity
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Chapters

Introduction
Overview00:41

Materials
Materials02:18

Make Dog Coat
Cut out pattern pieces05:55
Stay-stitch curves and sew straps10:13
Attach straps and sew collar07:09
Attach collar and lining10:04
Add neck tie and finish coat09:30

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Materials:

Simplicity Pattern 2695
Wool flannel or corduroy for outer coat; Wool or poly-blend fabric for lining (see pattern for exact quantities for the size you’d like to make)
Lightweight interfacing
Thread
Velcro (you could also use D-rings or a button)
Pins
Fabric Shears
Fabric marking pen
Seam ripper
Measuring tape
Snips
Iron and ironing board
Sewing machine