Jun 23 2014

Favorite Fourth of July Dog Outfits

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Rachel

I’ve complied a list of my favorite Fourth of July dog outfits! Your dog deserves to get in on the fun this holiday brings!

This is an adorable dress that will make your girl the life of any barbecue!

This tank top is great! It has some sparkle and comes in a wide arrange of colors.

For a bit more subdued look, this collar cover is great to get your dog dressed up for the day’s activities without worrying about your dog getting too hot.

If you’re not a fan of bows, maybe this collar cover will suit your pup for the Fourth of July.

Maybe everyone needs to dress up for your holiday activities, this tie is the perfect accessory for your dog.

You can’t go wrong with a classic bow tie.

This reversible bandana is great for any holiday function.

This Smoochers collar is full of fun and sass.

These pullovers are fun and casual.

This sweater will keep your pup warm throughout the evening.

Feb 28 2014

2014 St. Patrick’s Day Dog Outfits

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Rachel

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I have created a list of my favorite St. Patrick’s Day dog outfits.

This cute t-shirt by Canine Causal that says “Kiss Me I’m Irish!

This green harness is a cute and functional way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

This adorable bandana says “Lucky Charm” and is a great way to celebrate without your dog having to wear a lot of clothes.

This dog barrette is a cute addition to any dog’s wardrobe.

Turn your pup into a leprechaun with this adorable costume.

This cute headband from Old Navy will be sure to get you and your dog in the spirit.

For those still having cold weather, this shamrock fleece is just perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day dog outfit!

Or if you aren’t into fleece maybe your pup can wear this cute knit shamrock sweater.

Dec 31 2013

How to Sew a Reflective Dog Leash, Revisited.

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Rachel

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Awhile ago I made a reflective dog leash for Rusty. It served us well but Rusty got a new collar and the buckle on the leash was too small for the ring. So it was time to redo his leash. I’m using the same leash with nylon webbing and a clip I picked up from Ragged Mountain, a store in North Conway, NH.

First thing I did was seam rip the old buckle off and remove the pieces of reflective tape that remained.

Next I hand stitched the new clip in place. I decided to sew by hand because the webbing is very thick and I don’t know how my machine would handle it. I don’t have a lot of needles to pick from, so I went with a crewel hand needle. I’m not even sure why I have these but they were in my sewing kit. The webbing is thick and stiff so it took awhile to sew.

I then cut 2, ½inch wide by 4 inch long reflective fabric tape to replace the old tape. I then stitched one on the bottom of the leash near the clasp and one near the handle of the leash. My stitching for the reflective tape is terrible. I’d like to say that I am a perfectionist and will redo it but I know I won’t. Feel free to judge. 🙂

Now it’s time to take Rusty out on a walk and enjoy the new leash.

Nov 28 2013

How to Knit a Neck Warmer or Scarf for a dog

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Rachel

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I have this extra yarn from the felted envelope I made last year and I just couldn’t decide what to do with it. So, I decided to make a knit scarf for Rusty. Or it can be called and neck warmer or ear warmer, it serves all of those purposes. This is a very wide scarf for a dog because Rusty has a giraffe neck. Adjust the amount of stitches in order to fit your dog. The yarns are Lion Brand Yarn Color Waves #353 Lava and Watercolors #352 Mist Grey.

I used US size 11 needles and cast on 20 stitches.
Knit stitch 15 rows with the first color
Add new color,(LINK), knit 15 rows
Repeat until desired length. I ended up doing it 3 times and then just completing each color. It’s a different look and I wanted it to begin and end with the same yarn.
Bind off.
Then I sewed on 3 buttons because I knew Rusty would try to shake it off. Since I used such large needles there is no need for button holes. They slip through the knitting. The key was finding the right size of buttons.

The complete scarf is 28 inches long and 7 inches wide.

Oct 12 2013

Favorite Dog Halloween Costumes 2013

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Rachel

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Didn’t have time to create your pup a costume for Halloween? Or just didn’t want to? No worries.

Here is a list of my favorite dog Halloween costumes for this year.

1. This wooly mammoth costume by Animal Planet (found on Amazon) is beyond words for how cute it is!

2. This Yoshi costume from the Etsy shop PlayfulPup is perfect for the dog owner who also loves Mario Brothers!

3. “There’s no need to fear, Underdog is here!” Turn your pup into a super hero with this Underdog costume by Rasta Imposta.

4. Turn your pup into a nurse this year to help you feel better after all of the candy you ate. Costume at Posh Puppy Boutique and Amazon.

5. Transform your pup into Waldo’s best friend with this adorable costume by Elope Inc.

6. Another super hero option, Bat Dog! This great costume by Rubie’s Costume Co. can help your dog fight crime, or just look he’s going to.

7. I just love this Snow White costume! A Disney princess is such a good idea!

8. This cupcake costume found at Target and Amazon is cute enough to eat! Who doesn’t love cupcakes?

9. This cow costume found at Trixie + Peanut and Amazon is adorable.

10. Last costume on the list is this gorgeous blue butterfly costume from the Etsy Shop Hope’s Bonetique. You and your pet will definitely be the center of attention wherever you go this Halloween.

Sep 25 2013

10 Adorable Homemade Halloween Dog Costumes

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Rachel

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Here is a list of my 10 favorite homemade dog costumes that will be perfect for Halloween. Click on the links or pictures for instructions on how to make one of these great costumes for your furry baby.

1. Lion

Turning your dog into a lion always seems to be a popular and oh so cute choice! This is my dog Rusty, he has two different lions’ manes. Version 1 is a pretty simple a quick mane. Version 2, shown in the picture, is little more complicated but adds some volume to the mane the first version lacked. But I think Rusty looks good in both.

2. Dracula

This adorable Dracula cape comes from Mimi & Tara Dog Clothes Patterns. There are multiple sizes for this costume available. So dogs of all sizes can wear it. Just make sure your dog doesn’t bite. 🙂 There’s also a pumpkin pattern for your pup on this site.

3. Dinosaur

This cute little dinosaur tank comes from Martha Stewart. It’s the perfect little costume to make your pup the hit of the party.

4. Walrus

I immediately smiled when I saw this walrus costume on Instructables. It’s the perfect statement dog costume. I would really love to see a video of this cute pup walking in this costume. It makes me happy just thinking about it.

5. Hula Dog

I imagine matching dog parent and dog costumes with this Hula outfit from Celebrating Halloween, it would be cute! The hula outfit is a classic and after Halloween, this too cute costume is the perfect excuse to have a Luau.

6. Bird

This is my Rusty modeling a parrot costume I made him. Lots of feathers meant a lot of the work but it was completely worth it.

7. M&M

This tasty and easy to create M&M costume by Love to Sew Studio is perfect. It’s because you can easily change the color of the candy. If you prefer fruit flavored candy instead of chocolate, put an ‘S’ for a Skittles costume!

8. Pirate

This cute pirate costume comes from Make: Craft. This costume is actually two pieces. So it’s a nice bonus having new shirt and pants patterns for your pooch.

9. Harry Potter

Turn your dog into Harry Potter, or should I say Hairy Potter? Okay wow, that was terrible. Sorry I didn’t attempt a pun on the pirate costume. I’ll leave the jokes to the professionals. But this cute costume comes from All Free Holiday Crafts.

10. Chia Pet

This Chia Pet costume from The Flirty Blog is just hilarious. If you want to make sure you and your dog are the center of attention this would be the perfect costume. This blog also has other dog costume ideas.

Jun 10 2013

Favorite Patriotic Dog Outfits

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Rachel

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Fourth of July is another fun holiday to dress up your furry baby and take them to parades and barbecues. But if your dog is anything like my Rusty, you have to take them home before the fireworks because fireworks are scary. I’ve picked a few of my favorite patriotic dog outfits for the occasion.

This adorable outfit is the perfect for your pup! It can be found on Amazon or Rubies Costume Co.

These matching his and her dog outfits from The Pet Boutique are just perfect for your little lady and gentleman.

This bow is oh so cute even a person could wear it! It from the Yuppy Puppy Boutique and is the perfect accessory for your lady.

Like the bow, this is a great way to dress up your pup without putting on a lot of extra material if it tends to get too hot where you live. Also, it attaches with a clip! So you don’t have to tie it. It can be found on Amazon.

Another way to keep them cool but still dress up are these cute stars and stripes collars by Bloomingtails Dog Boutique.

Your handsome little gentleman will never be turned away from a party in this collar and bow tie found at Muttropolis.

This is a great simple and chic dress for your little lady. It can be found at Cassie’s Closet.

I have never seen a dog in a swimsuit before but when I saw this when I was online shopping I knew I had to include it! It’s just too cute for your little lady! Found on Amazon.

This is for the more practical. It’s a great backpack for your dog. Now you don’t need to carry a purse around! Just don’t lose your dog. Perfect for a day out. This backpack can be found at PupRwear Dog Boutique.

May 8 2013

How to Make a Tank Top for a Dog

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Rachel

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My husband was getting rid of an old pair of athletic shorts and I saw them and thought that would be a cute dog tank top. Let’s face it, I have a difficult time coming up with things that aren’t costumes for Rusty. But this tank top is the perfect summer athletic shirt for him. Even if he didn’t seem too impressed with it, I like it.

Rusty checking out the shorts.

First thing I did was cut off the top of the shorts right below where the tired elastic and draw string are. Next thing I did was seam rip the two legs apart.

Next, I folded the fabric in half and pinned it closed. Then I took a tank top I had with large arm holes and measured Rusty and it to make sure it would work as a pattern for him and traced the lines for the arm holes and neck.

Then I cut out the pattern and placed the fabric inside out. I pinned and sewed the shoulder seams together. I used a jersey needle in my sewing machine because I found the universal needle was too rough on the nylon fabric. I then tried it on Manne to check fit and how I wanted to velcro it shut.

Manne the model

It might not be very noticeable in the picture, but I made this tank top to where one of Rusty’s leg has to go through a hole and then his head goes through the neck hole and it velcro to make the other leg hole and close the shirt. I did it this way so couldn’t shake it off.

Next I folded over and pressed all unfinished edges, and then folded them over again to encase the raw edges and sewed the seam.

To finish I took some fusible velcro, cut to the right size, and ironed them on to correct spots. I used a pressing cloth for this because the iron needed to be set to a steam setting. All that there was left for me to do was to have Rusty model it.

Model shot

He’s about had it.

He’s over it.

Mar 22 2013

Top Picks for Easter Outfits for Dogs

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Rachel

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I can’t believe it is almost Easter already! Where has the time gone this year? Here are my favorite outfits and costumes for your pup for this holiday.

If you can’t find anyone to dress up and the Easter bunny, make your pup be the adorable bunny with this cute bunny costume by Zack and Zoey and found on Amazon.

This is a beautiful Easter dress that also doubles as a harness! It’s by Bella Lucca Collection and is just too cute!

This bunny ears can be found at Petco and Amazon. They come in blue, pink or yellow with a clip under the chin to help your pup keep them on!

If your dog would like a little more sparkle to her look for Easter this t-shirt from Bitch New York would be perfect.

If your pup is looking to be warm and cozy try these cute fleece flowered pajamas complete with bunny ears. They are by KLIPPO and can be found at Amazon.

This bow tie by PupRwear is perfect for your pup this Easter.

This cute Easter egg bandana is the perfect accessory for the dog who doesn’t like to wear clothes. It just slips over the collar, he won’t even realize he’s wearing it. Made by Miracles on Earth and sold on Amazon.

This adorable vest and bow tie from Ruff Ruff Couture and found on DoggieVogue is perfect for any Easter event your pup will attend.

This reversible bandana by Designer Duds for Dogs and sold on Amazon is so adorable you pup is sure to get tons of compliments.

Who doesn’t love a tutu? This is the perfect Easter dress by Talia Dog Boutique for the pup that wants to make a statement.

Mar 11 2013

10 Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Outfits for Dogs

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Rachel

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I have created a list of my ten favorite St. Patrick’s Day outfits for Dogs.

This adorable hoodie, can be found on Amazon, will keep your pup nice and warm and still festive for the holiday. It also comes in a variety of colors making it the perfect option for a male or a female.

This tutu dress from Posh Puppy Boutique will make your dog the center of all of the St Patrick’s Day festivities.

If clothes aren’t your dog’s style, try this collar from Artful Canine sold by Amazon.

Here’s something for your pup if you want an outfit she can wear more than once a year but is still green. It’s by DoggyVogue.com and they also have a tank for your male pup.

Perfect for a male or female, this bandana is the perfect accessory for St Patrick’s Day, it is made and sold by Designer Duds for Dogs as well as Amazon.

This adorable collar from Bloomingtails Dog Boutique is fun and sparkly.

This reversible bandana can get a little bit more bang for your buck and it clips on instead of tying!

If your dog is a tough dog than this tee might be what he/she needs. Sold at michipet.com.

This tee, sold by i see spot, is the perfect statement for St Patrick’s Day.

And last but not least, even though the picture is tiny, is this adorable leprechaun hat, sold by rockstarpuppyboutique.com. Oh if only I could get Rusty to keep a hat on his head.

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