Fleece Lined Raincoat (For Dogs)
Before we start for this tutorial I am using a pattern I drafted myself. You can find instructions on how to make your own can be found at the button below.
This tutorial is great for sewing beginners.
Equipment & Fabric
- Cotton
- Fleece
- Velcro
- Pins
- Thread
- Scissors
- Sewing machine.
The main type of PVC/vinyl/sheeting that I've seen around is that clear tablecloth plastic you can buy by the meter. Its kind of thick but completly see through. Usually found stuck hovering somewhere between the dressmaking and upholstery fabrics. You don't want to use this sort, its just too thick and bulky.
The other kind - and this is the kind I use- is actually found in the fabric/ dressing making section of the store. It's a bit thinner than the tablecloth sort and is nice and light and flexible. I stumbled across it completely by accident when browsing fabrics. The sort I bought was labelled 'Egypt' and was about $14 a meter. I don't know if that's particularly helpful information but might help you track down the right sort of plastic sheeting for this tutorial.
I think you could probably use a transparent shower curtain also.
Sew On...
Cut out one body and two strap pieces out of the vinyl, cotton and fleece.
Pre-wash the cotton on a hot wash before use, as cotton will shrink a bit after its first wash.
If you are using the drafted pattern from the link don't forget to add a seam allowance before cutting out the pieces. I added 1cm all the way around each pattern piece.
*In sewing to baste or to tack is to make quick, temporary stitching intended to be removed.
* Top stitching is basically stitching that you will remain visible on the garment. Usually the aim in sewing is hide all the stitching on the inside of a garment/project. Top stitching is usually visible and can be used to add a bit of decorative flare.
The placement of the straps should be marked on your pattern.
I use a couple of tacking stitches to keep the straps in place.
Leave an opening at the bottom of the body.