Easy to Sew Dog Vest -DIY Pet Projects

Do you like sewing? Then take a look at this vest for your dog.

Here is a tutorial on how to sew a dog vest with easy tools and supplies.

You can do this easy-to-sew dog vest for your furry friend in less than one hour.

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DIY dog clothing is always a fun project to make. Make this awesome dog vest; your pooch will look adorable.

For this project you will need the following tools and materials.

Tools and Materials to Sew a DIY Dog Vest

Tools

Scissors
Measuring tape
Pencil or pen
Pattern
Pattern paper

Materials

A piece of printed or solid fabric for the outside. (Use your favorite)
A piece of solid fabric. (for the lining)
Coordinating thread
Sewing needles
Straight pins
Snap buttons
Lace (optional)

Easy to Sew Dog Vest Steps

Step 1 – Easy to sew dog vest

First, you need to measure your dog to adjust the pattern. Note: Take a look at our post on How to measure your dog.
The next step is to draw the pattern onto pattern paper, and cut the pattern.

Step 2 – Cut the fabric

Cut out your Fabric. Use a solid-color fabric or printed fabric for your project.
You could use cotton, fleece, denim felt, or wool.
Place the pattern on the fold of the outside fabric, pin it down, and cut the fabric. Repeat with the lining fabric.

Step 3- Assembly the vest

To Assembly, your vest, arrange the two pieces of fabric, put the right sides together, and pin all the way around.
Sew the pieces of fabric. Leave about 3 inches open to turn the pieces inside out, and iron the vest.
If you use a sewing machine, fold under the unfinished edge and pin it. Then topstitch to close.
If you are stitching by hand, use a ladder stitch to the unfinished edge.