Make Your Dog Into A Bunch Of Grapes For Halloween by Doggie Stylish
Featured
finished_shot_good.jpg
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!
 
Remove these adsRemove these ads by Signing Up

Step 1: Tools And Supplies You Will Need

tools.jpg
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.
1-40 of 56Next »
broadcloth says: Nov 22, 2012. 2:24 PM
Its a shame I didn't make this for Halloween for my dog - for some reason it is always after the holiday that I find the best ideas.
DELETED_bio king says: Jun 7, 2012. 11:32 PM
(removed by author or community request)
TekoMuto says: Jul 3, 2012. 6:35 PM
i'd hate to be a dog stuffed in blonse aswell, but I don't know what blonse are
flyingpuppy says: Jul 3, 2012. 7:02 AM
So, what if you fill those with helium? Dog lite?
bricobart says: Jul 3, 2012. 2:23 AM
If I want to make wine of it, do I have to crush the entire grape?
albertkelley25 says: May 23, 2012. 7:54 AM
is there a way not to use balloons my dog would pop them

J-Five says: Apr 15, 2012. 6:39 AM
here's ide about the hot dog.
Dog.png
J-Five says: Apr 16, 2012. 6:07 AM
The "bun" is 2 inches thick and a couple inches shorter then the length. There is 2 inch padding connecting the buns, (depending on how wide the dog) is make the height so the dog can move comftably. If you want you can make ketchup and mustard strips out of 2 inches of thick cardboard.
Dusk Shadows says: Apr 13, 2012. 12:46 AM
what if the balloons pop!
rwilliamson7 says: Sep 17, 2011. 3:02 PM
This is a unsual idea will it work on humans
lmarie12 says: Oct 18, 2011. 6:27 PM
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!
knex_mepalm says: Oct 15, 2009. 9:01 PM
Lol, eating WAL-MART cheap bulk buy dog food $10 is torture. I hope mydog likes this. She likes wearing clothes and such
idogis1 says: Jul 28, 2011. 6:01 PM
Ahh! I don't even want to imagine what they put in that food.
idogis1 says: Jul 28, 2011. 6:00 PM
Ooh! Do I spy a Vizsla?
Meesy7 says: Oct 25, 2010. 9:01 AM
its kind of like lady gaga's champagne bubbles!
softballch1k99 says: Nov 14, 2010. 6:48 PM
ha ha funny was thnkin uff that 2
ChristyDurr says: Nov 5, 2010. 6:54 PM
that is soo cute.
angelabchua says: Sep 23, 2010. 10:45 AM
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
sunshiine says: Mar 7, 2010. 10:04 PM
Your costume ideas are original!
beanz55 says: Jan 20, 2010. 2:52 PM
 cute send me a message
J-Five says: Jan 18, 2010. 2:32 PM
You could probably make either a banana or a hot dog costume.
Doggie Stylish (author) says: Jan 18, 2010. 3:09 PM

banana, not that's an idea! stay tunes for next halloween!

J-Five says: Jan 18, 2010. 5:30 PM
Plus it might not startle Jersey.
J-Five says: Jan 4, 2010. 7:51 AM

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

Doggie Stylish (author) says: Oct 26, 2009. 11:23 PM
i don't have a kid, but if i did, sure, why not?
neivadan says: Nov 19, 2009. 1:37 PM
say r u sure that my dog won't just float to space.
Rainh2o says: Oct 30, 2009. 8:39 PM
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!
Doggie Stylish (author) says: Nov 1, 2009. 5:39 PM
thanx, she did have a fun time!
gwynnh says: Oct 26, 2009. 8:19 PM
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.



inazoo says: Oct 26, 2009. 6:08 AM
OMG my first grapes then corn then a fish WHAT next a squid? LOL
jessyratfink says: Oct 11, 2009. 3:57 AM
Hahahaha, my dad went as a bunch of grapes in the early 80s. The dog looks much better as grapes. ;)
Tool Using Animal says: Oct 16, 2009. 11:57 AM
LOL, My wife was a bunch of grapes herself one year when she was a child.

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

Great instructable!
kirnex says: Oct 15, 2009. 5:20 AM
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.
canida says: Oct 23, 2009. 3:59 PM
Sounds cute!  If you still have pictures you could put up a slideshow.
everFRESHface500 says: Oct 20, 2009. 8:58 PM
I love vizslas soooo much! I have a nine month old boy vizsla pup named Jasper. I suppose no costume would work on him considering he will either eat it or be deathly aftraid of it!
Thorviking says: Oct 17, 2009. 12:08 PM
(removed by author or community request)
Joe Martin says: Oct 17, 2009. 4:23 PM
(removed by author or community request)
Doggie Stylish (author) says: Oct 16, 2009. 3:53 PM
(removed by author or community request)
1-40 of 56Next »
Pro

Get More Out of Instructables

Already have an Account?

close

PDF Downloads
As a Pro member, you will gain access to download any Instructable in the PDF format. You also have the ability to customize your PDF download.

Upgrade to Pro today!