Canine Carhartt Coat for Your Pal!

There's nothing worse than looking out the window and seeing your poor pup shaking in the winter air, miserable because their coat isn't nearly warm enough to shield them from the chilly breeze.

That's exactly the problem that my friend Will had with his lovable pit bull Honey. Her short fur coat was perfect for the desert heat they endured through their many escapades across the country, but settling into the mountains of Virginia in late fall proved miserable for poor Honey and her short fur. With a spare Carhartt lying around, Will asked if I could transform it into a coat that Honey could wear during the cold winter months. And how could I turn down a face like hers?

So now I'm here to show to you the way to make a Carhartt coat for your own pup, whether they need the extra warmth or just want to look super stylish!

Step 1: Materials You'll Need

Here are the materials you'll need for this escapade:

XL Carhartt coat
black thick thread
2 x 7” zippers
stitch ripper
scissors
pins

sewing machine
serger

1 exceptionally patient dog
2 people (1 to hold the exceptionally patient dog, 1 to pin jacket)

Comments

[saosport]

Thanks I used this idea to make a coat for my weim out of my dads old cover halls from work. My dog is now nice and warm this winter.

[saosport]

Thank you. I love the idea. I have a weimaraner who is very hard to find clothing for because there are very few coats out there for big dog and even less for skinny big dogs in cold climates. I will be heading to a second hand store tonight to get some coats to convert for him. Thanks again .
P.S. Honey is beautiful.

[piperskeeper]

You did a great job on this custom-made coat! The zipper up the back is a fantastic idea. Honey is a lucky dog :)

[jessyratfink]

Oh what a sweet little buddy. :D

He's looking very swanky and warm now!

[booboobear]

The is the "cadillac" of dog coats! Wow!!! I've sewed most of my life and I think your instructable is awesome. Great directions, step by step photos, and Honey as the perfect dog model for showing off the well made dog jacket. I voted for you in the Sew Warm contest.

[thrifitti]

How much does Honey weigh? I have a medium pit bull as well, but I just want to make sure the pattern isn't going to be too snug!
Thanks!
Taia

[Mr. tony stark]

the dog is sooooooo cute!!!!

[scoochmaroo]

I love this! I want a dog just for this.

[Penolopy Bulnick]

That looks great on him! And it looks like he's comfortable wearing it!

[atomichotrod]

That is an awesome jacket.

[donedirtcheap]

I was excited to see you had a new post. And your friend's choice in coat was perfect for a pit bull, somehow... I'm glad he has an innovative person like graceduval to help his Honey.

[dreiseratops]

I just came here to say
"ERMAGHERD ADER-RBLE"
Then I saw your profile pic & thought ah yes that makes sense :)
Your dog is cute & when wearing a carhart he looks like he should be on a 'roof'.