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!




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.




Sew Dog


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Dog lovers can pamper their best friends with 25 easy-sew projects for adorable dog wear and custom gear.




Sew Your Own Pet Pillows


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Pillows are one of the easiest items to sew, and one of the most affordable ways to add a splash of color and personality to a room. With twelve cute and cuddly animal pillows to make, and easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, seamstresses of all skill levels will enjoy making them. It is so easy to create these adorable pet pillows - all that's needed is a sewing machine, some inexpensive fabric, and a few basic sewing tools. The hardest part will be deciding which pillow to make first!




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.




Bow Wow WOW!


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"Halloween is a great time to turn Fido and Polly into adorable witches, vampires, and biker babes. But these costumes are so special you'll also find many other occasions for dressing up your best friend"--Page 4 of cover.




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.




Dress Your Dog


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Set the dog fashion world alight with these super projects for your canine companion. Give your favourite canine companion the wardrobe they deserve with this charming collection of doggy projects! "Dress Your Dog" features 30 original designs - 21 knitted and 9 crocheted - including a wide assortment of coats, doggy pillows, leashes, collars, and carrying bags. These one-of-a-kind projects are so much fun you may find yourself wanting another dog.




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.




A Quilting Life


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“With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf