Absolutely all Yorkers sooner or later have to deal with the need to purchase clothes for their pets. Very often, dog breeders are interested in the question of how to sew clothes for York.
Buy or sew by yourself?
Despite the fact that in specialized stores there is a very large selection of a wide variety of sweaters, t-shirts, pants, shorts and overalls, many people prefer to sew clothes for their minions on their own. It is in vain to think that this is done in order to save.
Sometimes this is correct, but by no means always serves as the main incentive to start work. The first reason that encourages independent sewing is the fact that the clothes for York, created with their own hands, will become completely unique and inimitable. Walking with your pet, you definitely will not meet a dog in the street in the same jumpsuit.
We make a pattern
So, what needs to be done to sew a jumpsuit for York on your own? Firstly, it will be necessary to take the sizes off the dog. We will have to put the restless and nimble yorik on the table and measure:
- the length of the back from the walker to the tail;
- girth of the neck, chest and waist;
- the length of the tummy - it is considered to be the distance between the front and hind legs (note that in male dogs this length is somewhat shorter - to the genitals);
- breast width;
- the length of the front and hind legs;
- distance between ears;
- girth of the muzzle and head.
Having shown the wonders of resourcefulness and having measured the little yule, you can proceed to the next step - making patterns for clothes for York. And he, admittedly, is quite simple.
Pattern drawing
On the large sheet of paper we draw the first rectangle - the future sleeves of the jumpsuit, the sides of which will be:
- along the length - the length of the foot;
- in width - half the circumference of the paw.
If you want to make the sleeves wider, add 3 cm to each side. Circle a slight smooth bend along the top of the figure.
We draw the next rectangle of the pattern of clothing for York, which, in fact, will be the basis of clothing. Parties to it are:
- along the length - the length of the back;
- in width - half of the circumference of the body.
At the same time, a few centimeters should be added to the width, which will make the jumpsuit more free, not hampering the movement of the active yorik. Further, over the entire width of the pattern, starting from its upper left corner and to its very bottom, measure the length of the neck half-circumference, add a few centimeters, thereby ensuring the free movement of the head of our pet, and mark point A. Thereafter, divide the back length into three even segment and measure one third of the lower right corner in the left direction, put point B. We connect the two set points with a line, this line will be under the dog’s breast. In addition to point B, draw a line connecting it to the right corner. Near the AB line, cut out the holes for the paws.
Cutting material and tailoring overalls
After all the manipulations, we proceed to cut the material. The fabric should be folded in half by turning the outside inward. The pattern should be attached to the fold line and circle the chalk on the fabric. In this case, do not forget to leave allowances for seams, without them the overalls for York will turn out to be too small.
Two identical parts are cut into the paws according to the pattern, leaving five centimeters below to bend. We leave the same amount for hem and eyelet at the neckline. On the midline, passing on the breast, a slightly larger supply of material should be left - it is here that lightning will later be sewn.
We sew together the edges of the sleeves, bend and insert the elastic bands. After we connect all the details, we get a very beautiful and, most importantly, comfortable jumpsuit for York.
Creative sewing
What weather your pet will wear a new thing, depends on the material you choose. A lighter raincoat fabric is suitable for rainy autumn walks or summer inclement weather, a warm bologna or cashmere is also suitable for winter outings.
Do-it-yourself clothes for York can easily be made, moreover, this is a very interesting creative process. Many, having started to sew it on their own, are so addicted that they create chic wardrobes for their favorites, which are in no way inferior to the master's. Patterns of clothes for Yorks change hands, giving all friends and acquaintances the opportunity to try themselves in this fascinating dog design. Choosing materials that are different in texture and color, you can create real works of art.
Do-it-yourself clothes for York can be sewn from light materials and serve only aesthetic purposes, or be warm and protect easily freezing dogs on the street.
Knitted clothes for yoriks
No less popular recently knitted clothes for York. Having spent only an evening, you can create an exclusive sweater or hat for your pet.
For the attention of beginner knitters who believe that DIY made clothes will be original and stylish, we provide a simple knitted jumpsuit. The model for our product was yorik with dimensions:
- dog length - 30 cm;
- chest girth - 38 cm.
To tie a new thing, you need to prepare a gram of 60 yarn and knitting needles of the fourth and fifth numbers.
To start, we knit the back - we collect 80 loops on the knitting needles and knit 10 of them with an elastic band (neck), 50 - the usual knitting with satin stitch, 20 - the lower elastic band. Thus about fifty rows are knitted. For the tummy we knit 60 rows, consisting of 20 stitches stitch. After 10 centimeters from the beginning, we begin to decrease, by about half the loops. You need to reduce the loops evenly on both sides. We knit the last 10 loops with an elastic band for the neck of the dog. That's all, it remains to sew both parts together, leaving room for the yorik's paws.
Couturier for four-footed mods
Many needlewomen decorate clothes for their yoriks with additional elements - beads, rhinestones, fabric bows, thereby turning their favorite into a colorful fairy-tale prince or princess. Recently, there are even special fashion shows for little dogs, where you can see the most daring and original ideas.
Starting to sew or knit clothes for their pets, many can no longer stop. In this case, you can easily organize your own studio for tailoring clothes for four-legged fashionistas. Moreover, the demand for it is growing every year. Who knows, maybe starting with the necessary winter overalls, you will become a famous couturier and will dress star favorites.
Clothing for York dogs, regardless of whether it is knitted or sewn, in no case should hamper the movements of active babies and interfere with the sending of natural needs. Also in the sewing should use natural materials that will not cause irritation on sensitive skin.