How to Measure Your Dog for Sewing Clothes | Dog Sewing Pat

If you want to sew custom clothes for your dog, accurate body measurement is the most important first step.
Many DIY pet clothing makers struggle with ill-fitting dog coats because they take measurements incorrectly. In this guide, we will show you the 3 key measurements you need: neck girth, chest girth and back length.

1. Neck Girth
   Wrap the soft tape measure around your dog’s neck, leave about 1-2cm ease for comfortable wearing.
2. Chest Girth
   Measure the widest part around the dog’s chest behind the front legs. This is the most critical size for dog fleece coats.
3. Back Length
   Measure from the base of the neck to the root of the tail.
   Once you get these numbers, you can pick the right size from our dog sewing pattern.
   Our Dog Fleece Coat Digital Sewing Pattern includes printable PDF and DXF file for CLO3D and CAD software. There are 16 sizes available for different dog breeds. The pattern has been verified with real samples.
   Download the dog sewing pattern here: How to Measure Your Dog for Sewing Clothes
   Tips for fabric selection:
   Fleece and soft knit fabric are perfect for beginner sewers. They are easy to cut and sew, warm and comfortable for pets.
   This digital pattern is instant download. You will get PDF for home A4 printing and DXF file for CLO3D simulation.