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Dobercoat!

post #1 of 9
11/15/09 at 10:31am
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A doberman's coat is just not quite good enough for ontario winters, and dog coats that are half-decent cost a fortune, so I made a pattern and made this double layer fleece coat for my best friends dog!



Lexxington - pretty nice model



Hard at work in my newly fenced backyard!



I'm considering selling them, I think I could make them for a lot cheaper then you buy in the store....




Zipper in the back so she can walk him on a harness

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post #2 of 9
11/15/09 at 10:37am
That's a wonderfully made coat!! I've been looking at them for my big Lab X - but they are quite $$ - and I don't know if it would even fit her barrel chest.
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post #3 of 9
11/15/09 at 10:40am
Well done ... Yes you can make a great coat for a fraction of the cost at a pet store... I figured if I charged 10$ for a large ( ie one that would fit 65-85 dog) I would in fleece make about 5$ profit
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post #4 of 9
11/15/09 at 10:51am
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Originally Posted by white cat lover View Post
That's a wonderfully made coat!! I've been looking at them for my big Lab X - but they are quite $$ - and I don't know if it would even fit her barrel chest.
That was the nice thing! He has a big chest too so most of the coats don't do up all the way and pull on his front legs, I was able to measure this to him!

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Well done ... Yes you can make a great coat for a fraction of the cost at a pet store... I figured if I charged 10$ for a large ( ie one that would fit 65-85 dog) I would in fleece make about 5$ profit
This one cost me about $20 in material and took me about 2 hours (after I had made the pattern, but that's good forever now) I'm sure I could find cheaper sources for fleece though. I just bought it at a regular fabric store.

My friend had a single layer fleece coat for him, that he wore through in less then a month and it cost her over $50!!!!
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post #5 of 9
11/15/09 at 10:52am
That's a really nice coat! Etsy is always a great venue to sell handmade online, They have a pet section on there too if you really do plan to make more.
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post #6 of 9
11/18/09 at 7:30am
I second the Etsy idea! I know all of our great danes in the past have just had old sweetshirts cut to fit them lol! But I know my next one will need some clothing lol!

And I ADORE that Dobie! (well... any dobie for that matter) And I love the pic where he is turned around! Kinda like he is asking if his coat makes his butt look big lol!
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post #7 of 9
11/18/09 at 7:55am
Very nice coat and I think selling them could be a good idea! I also say try Etsy! I love that site!
BTW the dog is GORGEOUS! And makes one of the best models I have ever seen!
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post #8 of 9
11/18/09 at 6:18pm
Wow, that is a very nice coat - it looks well made, and you've put in some thoughtful features like the zipper for a harness.
Try selling them for sure! Lots of dogs need jackets in our climate.
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post #9 of 9
11/19/09 at 5:13pm
That is awesome! Very handsome model as well. I think you could really have something with the coat making - especially if you're willing to sell them cheaper than less quality ones that have less "accessories" like zippers for harnesses.
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