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The Well-Dressed Dog


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The Well-Dressed Dog is a dog lover's go-to guide for canine fashion inspiration, with patterns and instructions for outfitting every type of pooch. Make your canine kids look stylish while keeping them warm, protected and comfortable! The included patterns can be adjusted to suit dogs of every size and shape, making it easy to dress a Greyhound or a Pug in the same style. Simple instructions for measuring your pup and options to create pieces in fabrics that work for your pet and climate make this a complete resource. Be practical with a protective rain cape, whimsical with a dress and tulle skirt, or make your dog a Hawaiian shirt for backyard parties. This book has something for every dog who likes to be dressed, including a few fun accessories for dogs who like a little embellishment. Projects include: Long and short-sleeved sweaters T-shirts Tank tops (hooded and sailor style) Easy-on-and-off shirts Outerwear like a vest, rain cape, quilted coat or pea coat Dresses that are both warm and stylish Capes, bowties and collars, for fun And more--26 in all! Templates are included, and fully-illustrated lessons take you through the basics of sewing for four-legged friends.




A Field Guide to Well Dressed Animals


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In A Field Guide to Well Dressed Animals Author and noted zoologist of animalia vestido, Harold Darling explains the various classes of the dressed animal kingdom, including, Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals. The author illustrates the best dressed in a variety of familia and genus, while explaining (using but two examples from many fine points, ) the biological underpinnings behind vertebrate and invertebrate preferences in dress, and the various habits in holiday dress among the mammals. This important and seminal book, A Field Guide to Well Dressed Animals is sure to become a valuable tool in the dressed animal spotter's collection and an indispensable reference work to the aficionado of animal haberdashery and fashion.




Fun Accessories to Sew for Your Dog


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Make Your Dog the Most Stylish Pooch on the Block Pamper your favorite pooch with this inspiring collection of cute canine accessories. Featuring dozens of doggie designs, there’s something here for every pet’s personality. Fun Accessories to Sew for Your Dog shows how to make your own one-of-a-kind creations: from leashes, toys, collars, cushions, and dining mats to storage baskets, sunscreen caps, carrier bags, and even an Elizabethan cone collar. You’ll discover plenty of ideas for making fun and functional gear. Step-by-step photos and clear instructions make these projects so easy to follow, it’s a walk in the park! Inside Fun Accessories to Sew for Your Dog 22 pet-friendly DIY projects Cool designs for attractive, practical dog gear. Step-by-step photos make each project easy to follow. Fun and functional ideas for leashes, beds, toys, collars, cushions, carrying pouches and more. Advice on stitching, measurement lists, and tips on tools and materials.




Knitting for Dogs


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Knitting for Dogs, illustrated with full color, will enchant knitters of all levels and dog-owners who want bespoke clothes and accessories for their canines. In Knitting for Dogs, you'll find more than twenty easy-to-follow designs here for every kind of dog, from sequined sweaters for your toy dog princess to a handsome sport coat with racing stripes for your L or XL big boy. But why stop there when you can knit a hat with Fair Isle trim or fingerless Aran gloves to match your pet's jaunty sweater? And because accessories make the dog, there are patterns for everything from a cat-shaped squeaky toy to a walk-in-the-park shoulder bag for carrying keys, doggie treats, and the all-important plastic bags. With foolproof instructions on how to properly measure a dog so that the project comes out just right, Knitting for Dogs will provide hours of entertainment for you and turn even the average pooch into the envy of the dog-run set. So whether you're a beginner or expert knitter, on the cutting edge of fashion or all about what's practical, you'll find something here to please both you and your canine companion.




The Day the Dog Dressed Like Dad


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One day when Dad is out of town, the family dog decides to take over his role by demanding some grub, taking the family on a picnic, and hogging the remote.




Making Clothes for Your Dog


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Make your dog the most stylish pooch on the block, with this inspiring collection of cute clothes to sew and knit for your favorite pet!




Dogs All Dressed Up


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Discover Series Books for Babies & Toddlers It's time for doggie dress up! These cute pooches put on their best in this Discover Series Picture Book. DOGS ALL DRESSED UP features 25 dogs in a wide range of costumes. Babies and toddlers will love flipping through the simple and colorful photos while older children can't help but laugh at a dog in a tutu. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and concepts to kids.




Dogwear


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Like having a specialty boutique in book form, this complete collection of affordable sewing projects offers stylish, useful items to suit the vast variety of dog shapes and sizes. From trendy vests and jackets to practical collars, leads, and harnesses, this assortment of canine attire is easy-to-make and ready-to-wear. A pull-out pattern chart helps guide the way, and additional projects—such as sporty travel bowls and backpacks, cozy bed linings, and booties—ensure that pet dogs are chic, comfortable, and well-equipped to enjoy each day’s adventures alongside their owners.




Fashion Dogs


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Fashion Dogs is a fun, vibrant celebration of the animal we hold closest to our hearts. A dog craze has taken hold of America - spas, day camps, ranches, and retreats are popping up from New York to California. The image of man's best friend dutifully carrying slippers to his owner has been replaced by the pampered pooch, a well-groomed, superby dressed pet. Tapping into this growing market, top designers are creating new clothing and accessory lines just for dogs. This book captures the growing doggy obsession in a unique combination of archive pictures and contemporary photographs: find out what kind of dog Winston Churchill loved; see the priceless portrait of Yves Saint Laurent's canine painted by Andy Warhol; see how Gwyneth Paltrow and her dog radiate elegance; discover which dog Chanel has chosen to showcase their watch; along with many more images. Fashion Dogs is the perfect gift for dog-loving fashionistas everywhere.