Shoes for dogs - this is not only a whim of the owner or a tribute to fashion, but also a simple necessity. After all, walking along the streets strewn with chemical reagents, animals spoil their tender paws. Where can I buy shoes for my beloved pet to protect him? Of course, in a pet store, but they are quite expensive there, sometimes the price is commensurate with the cost of clothes and shoes for a person. Do not despair. You can make shoes for dogs with your own hands. This will save you money and buy your favorite, say, a new toy.
So, take a little time and attention to our article, and you will learn how to provide your four-legged friend with original shoes.
Necessary materials and tools
To make shoes for dogs with your own hands, you will need:
- scissors;
- paper;
- a pencil;
- leather or dense fabric.
Pattern shoes for dogs
So let's get started. To make a pattern, you need to take measurements from the legs. We take a sheet of paper. We lay it on the floor. Then take your pet. Put his paw on the sheet. Circle with a pencil, stretching out the claws. Why do this? The fact is that when moving the animal will straighten them, and the shoes will be small. So, you circled the paws - this will be the future pattern of the sole. Next, we determine the remaining boot parameters. Measure the height to the fifth finger, girth and the distance to the fold of the foot. Cut out the pattern. Do not forget to leave an allowance for seams (about one centimeter). If you have a large dog, then add two centimeters.
We transfer the pattern to the material, in our case, to the skin. Cut eight ovals. Now we proceed to the pattern of the shaft. She is doing so. Draw a rectangle. It should be equal, according to previous measurements, the length of the legs to the wrist joint, and in width - the coverage of the leg. Do not forget to make an allowance. If you plan to fix the shoes with an elastic band, we recommend adding the length of the drawstring. Make it equal to the width of the elastic, plus an allowance of one centimeter. Cut out the pattern. Sew to the skin with light stitches. Open the blanks for tailoring shoes.
How to sew shoes for a dog: the nuances
Walk walk - discord. If you plan to walk your pet on a fine spring day, it is quite possible to limit yourself to the above-described method of making shoes. But what if the rain and sleet are outside, not to mention the winter cold? That's right, to sew good shoes in which the animal will not be afraid of either puddles or frost. From the materials we need:
- sewing accessories (needle, hook 0.55 mm);
- skin;
- insulation;
- threads;
- patterns;
- Velcro.
Working process
If you decide to make winter shoes for dogs with your own hands, then you need to make a lining in the sole. Warm her up. For example, take a synthetic winterizer. Note! If you have a favorite of large sizes, it is better to make the sole stiff.
As a heater, take solid material - fiberboard. But small pets in boots with such a sole will quickly get tired of walking. To each his own, as they say. We take the prepared eight parts for the sole. But first, sew on Velcro to the bottom. This is necessary so that your dog does not slip on the ice in winter. You can take rubberized material. So, we connect the details and sheathe crochet. You can cover the edges with glue to avoid wet shoes in rainy weather. Next, we form the bootleg. You can choose the height of the boot yourself or use our blanks. Sew the bootleg to the sole. Inside it is worth investing felt for heat. Sew to the top of the bootleg. To fix the shoes on the legs, insert the elastic bands. Now all four legs are warm.
So, you have learned how to make shoes for dogs with your own hands. Go for it! Please your favorite sooner!