Make Your Dog Into A Bunch Of Grapes For Halloween

Make Your Dog Into A Bunch Of Grapes For Halloween
Since Halloween is just around the corner, I wanted to make a costume for Jersey, and not just *any* costume either. So here's a sample of my creative efforts. I'll be adding more costumes all this month on my blog, Bloggie Stylish. I've entered this costume into the Halloween contest so please vote for me if you like this 'ible. I *want* that sewing machine!!!

Just a quick note! This isn't a costume for a fearful dog. I had a balloon accidentally pop when I was fitting the costume. I know that Jersey doesn't look to thrilled in the pics, but she doesn't like doing anything that's not her idea. She's used to wearing clothes & hearing loud noises. Before you take your dog out in a public place, practice wearing the costume & walking around with it on. That way, the both of you will have a fun Halloween night!
 
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Step 1Tools And Supplies You Will Need

Tools And Supplies You Will Need
The supplies for this costume are pretty cheap. You'll need some cheap purple broadcloth, purple balloons, some green felt, velcro, needle and thread, zip ties, a flexible measuring tape, a marking pen, scissors and a some sort of string.

I already had the zip ties & velcro, but I got all the other supplies at "malmart" and a dollar store for about $5.00. If you had to buy the rest of the supplies, this costume would easliy cost you under $10.00, which is way cheaper that buying one.
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Sep 17, 2011. 3:02 PMrwilliamson7 says:
This is a unsual idea will it work on humans
Oct 18, 2011. 6:27 PMlmarie12 says:
I've made a full grape costume for a little girl. It's the same concept- just use a leotard instead of the coat and put purple balloons all over it instead!
Sep 15, 2011. 6:31 AMMella2013 says:
poor dog. Can it lay down?
Aug 2, 2011. 2:26 AMMillawi Legend says:
Dog dignity level: 0%
Oct 15, 2009. 9:01 PMknex_mepalm says:
Lol, eating WAL-MART cheap bulk buy dog food $10 is torture. I hope mydog likes this. She likes wearing clothes and such
Jul 28, 2011. 6:01 PMidogis1 says:
Ahh! I don't even want to imagine what they put in that food.
Jul 28, 2011. 6:00 PMidogis1 says:
Ooh! Do I spy a Vizsla?
Oct 25, 2010. 9:01 AMMeesy7 says:
its kind of like lady gaga's champagne bubbles!
Nov 14, 2010. 6:48 PMsoftballch1k99 says:
ha ha funny was thnkin uff that 2
Nov 5, 2010. 6:54 PMChristyDurr says:
that is soo cute.
Oct 29, 2010. 5:39 PMsheepsheepfluff says:
That\s just tasteless.
Oct 15, 2010. 12:27 PMinstructoman99 says:
my dog would be totally POed by this costume :D
Sep 23, 2010. 10:45 AMangelabchua says:
after looking at all the dog costumes, i have come to the conclusion that your dog is the coolest little pup ever. so calm. I can only imagine the endless self chasing if I tried to attach balloons to my dog
Apr 3, 2010. 3:03 PMBearForce1 says:
 What if the balloons pop?  Wouldn't the dog be scared out of its mind when all the balloons pop just because they are walking? >:(
ANIMAL CRUELTY!!!  >:(
Aug 17, 2010. 2:51 AMWitchArachne says:
What kind of dog do you have that can pop balloons by walking with them? If the dog was worried by the balloons I'm sure the OP would remove them straight away. As she says in her into, the dog is used to wearing clothes and the dog wasn't too stressed when a balloon popped while the costume was being made.
Mar 7, 2010. 10:04 PMsunshiine says:
Your costume ideas are original!
Jan 26, 2010. 4:59 AMarrilaura says:
Poor dog, I don't think he's very happy that way...
Jan 20, 2010. 2:52 PMbeanz55 says:
 cute send me a message
Jan 18, 2010. 2:32 PMJ-Five says:
You could probably make either a banana or a hot dog costume.
Jan 18, 2010. 5:30 PMJ-Five says:
Plus it might not startle Jersey.
Jan 4, 2010. 7:51 AMJ-Five says:

Make a purple cone around the collar to prevent the dog from choking on the balloons.

Dec 29, 2009. 12:25 AMscaramouchew says:
this is big noncens and ver sad for the dog u are so stuid sorry for saying that but it is not ok what if u were a dog and i just wrapped lots of baloons around you when u dont eve want it ps sorry for bad english
Nov 19, 2009. 1:37 PMneivadan says:
say r u sure that my dog won't just float to space.
Oct 28, 2009. 8:53 AMgwynnh says:
Balloons are a choke hazard for dogs and babies. I'm glad you don't have a baby. You shouldn't have a dog.




Aug 17, 2010. 2:53 AMWitchArachne says:
I know that many people are worried that the dog is distressed but maybe they should read the intro. Also your comment isn't really sticking to Instructable's 'be nice' policy. Maybe you could try constructive criticism instead of acting righteous.
Oct 30, 2009. 8:39 PMRainh2o says:
This is great!!  everyone sounds concerned for the dog...but it looks like he/she doesn't mind...I have a dog that looks sad all the time and the most excitement he ever shows is a gentle wagging of his tail no matter what,  as far as safety, I'm sure your smarter then the guy that said balloons and dogs don't mix and would know if your  dog was in trouble.  I often wonder just how many dogs and babies actually choke on balloons anyhow, I never see it in the headline news.  Anyhow great costume and keep up the good work!
Oct 26, 2009. 8:19 PMgwynnh says:
I'm curious...
Would you put your baby in this costume?
Jersey looks as if she would like a say in this... a nae say.



Oct 26, 2009. 6:08 AMinazoo says:
OMG my first grapes then corn then a fish WHAT next a squid? LOL
Oct 15, 2009. 6:12 AM71122 says:

Sorry but I must disagree with most - may look cute but this does not seem fair on the poor dog just to please the owners.

Oct 23, 2009. 4:42 PMZaphod Beeblebrox says:
seconded
Oct 26, 2009. 6:48 AMasdasd says:
Thirded.
Oct 11, 2009. 3:57 AMjessyratfink says:
Hahahaha, my dad went as a bunch of grapes in the early 80s. The dog looks much better as grapes. ;)
Oct 16, 2009. 11:57 AMTool Using Animal says:
LOL, My wife was a bunch of grapes herself one year when she was a child.

I love this.
Oct 23, 2009. 4:00 PMcanida says:
Pictures!
Oct 11, 2009. 12:02 PMANTQNUT says:
Hahaha, my dad did too! I agree though the dog looks better as grapes :D

Great instructable!
Oct 15, 2009. 5:20 AMkirnex says:
I'm not sure about doing this to your poor dog, but I did this for mydaughter about 11 years ago. 

Got her a purple sweatsuit to pin the balloons on, then found a pair ofdark green tights and used those for a "skull-cap" type ofthing and added some dark green pipe cleaners for the tendrils, andadded some dark and medium green leaves made out of felt sheets. She won a costume contest, so it went pretty well.  It was kind ofhard for her to put her hands down, though.
Oct 23, 2009. 3:59 PMcanida says:
Sounds cute!  If you still have pictures you could put up a slideshow.
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Author:Doggie Stylish(Doggie Stylish)
I love to make things & work with my hands. I mostly make stuff for dogs and sometimes I dabble with recipes, too. Right now I'm in the process of setting up a DIY blog for pet lovers.