Wednesday, 9 December 2015

Christmas Crafts - Sewing World Magazine 2015

DIY Quilted Dog Coat Tutorial




The fantastic Christmas issue of Sewing World Magazine is in the shops now and it's full of inspiring seasonal makes including my quilted dog coat tutorial and pattern.  I set out to create a coat that was quintessentially English, with an added festive twist! 


The coat is fully lined for warmth and I stitched mine using an old child's kilt which I picked up for pennies at a local car boot sale!  It's super easy to make and the magazine comes with a full-sized pattern, for a medium sized dog, which can then be resized on a photocopier to suit any size of dog.


The kilt buckles provide a lovely traditional feel, perfect for a posh looking pooch! 


The festive touch comes courtesy of a cute 'Santa Paws' applique! 


I used our neighbour's dog for my model - Thanks Yogi! 


The issue is on sale until 18th December, so there's still plenty of time to get your Christmas stitch on!

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14 comments:

  1. Louisa9 December 2015 at 14:23

    That's brilliant! My dogs need a coat to keep them dry, the smell of wet dog is never appealing x

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  2. Unknown9 December 2015 at 15:23

    The quilted dog coat looks beautiful! I love the buckle at the front too, very elegant. I just might have to have a go at this :-)

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  3. She loves to crochet9 December 2015 at 21:46

    Another lovely make, you are so talented Josie. Hx

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  4. Judith, Belfast9 December 2015 at 23:33

    One of my favourite projects this issue! And my dog is just the perfect size for such a stylish coat! Another project to add to my list!! Well done J! Jxo

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  5. Celtic Thistle10 December 2015 at 07:45

    What a fun make Josie, your model was very well behaved :)

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  6. Ashley cramp10 December 2015 at 09:29

    What a super fun make what a cutie Yogi is!
    d xx

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  7. Crafting Queen10 December 2015 at 13:59

    What a great project and super cute model. :)

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  8. Dotty's Daughter10 December 2015 at 14:40

    That coat is great and reusing a old kilt, bet he was one warm pooch, he is obviously model material. Now following your amazing blog.xx

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  9. maggie10 December 2015 at 16:29

    All the other dogs in your road will be very jealous of Yogi's smart new coat.

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  10. Jo10 December 2015 at 21:30

    aww the coat is lovely and the dog looks lovely too! Not seen a sewing world magazine for ages, Jo x

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  11. Sarah11 December 2015 at 16:51

    That is one smart pooch. He's an excellent model. I've had fun looking at your past posts!

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  12. Mother of Reinvention12 December 2015 at 13:24

    This is absolutely adorable. I have been looking for a pattern for a present for my friend's dog and this looks perfect. Lovely. Xx

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  13. MannaExpress16 December 2015 at 05:19

    Wow!dog is so cute and it's dress is so cool for Christmas. http://bit.ly/1NRzFtA

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  14. Barbara2 January 2016 at 17:44

    This is fun.

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