
Step-by-step description of the construction of the overall pattern for York
Today, there are a huge number ofsmall dogs that are absolutely not adapted to our often changeable weather and harsh climate. That is why it should be noted that clothes for our small dogs are not some kind of whim, but an important necessity. Many people think, why do you need a jumpsuit or other warm clothes for a breed like Yorkies, if nature has already gifted them with such a rich coat of wool, which should save the dog in bad weather. But unfortunately, this is not so. In fact, it turns out that dogs, just like people, freeze, feeling great discomfort. Even long and fluffy hair cannot protect a Yorkshire terrier from wind and low temperatures. Walking your pet in bad weather, you risk catching a cold for your little friend. And hypothermia can lead to many sad consequences. Treating your pet is a painstaking business that requires a lot of effort, attention and money. Therefore, not every owner will want to treat a Yorkie. For these reasons, overalls are the ideal and most relevant solution for Yorkshire terriers. Even without taking into account fashion trends, it is worth agreeing that clothes for Yorkies are really a necessity. And if your four-legged friend has rightfully become a member of the family and you really care about his well-being, you have probably already thought about getting a couple of warm things for your pet. But what if you do not have the opportunity to buy overalls for a Yorkie or you are looking for something truly unique and extraordinary for your friend, then the best solution would be to sew overalls for a Yorkie with your own hands. When making overalls for a Yorkshire terrier, you should take into account a number of features:
- you need to be extremely carefulselection of material for making overalls. Know that knitted items are absolutely not suitable for Yorkies due to their long fur. For them, you need to choose a material with other features;
- It is also worth paying attention to the type of fastening of the product. Again, due to the long hair of Yorkies, zippers and Velcro will not work. It is better to choose clothes with buttons for such a dog;
- Choose clothes for dogs, as for people, taking into account gender. Girls are better suited to clothes with a covered tummy.
The measurements required to work on a dog jumpsuit must be taken. You will need several values:
- Yorkie back length. Measure from the withers to the tail;
- the size of your little friend's neck;
- the volume of the body, which should be measured under the animal's front legs.
So, to make a pattern for a jumpsuit for your puppy, you need to take the diagram below as a basis.Now we need to calculate the length of the sidessquares on the diagram. To do this, you need to measure the length of the Yorkie from the location of the collar to its tail. And then you should divide the resulting number by 8. This value will be equal to the sides of the squares on the diagram. Next, you need to draw a grid of squares with the obtained value of the length of the sides and accurately transfer our pattern to it.
Cut out the resulting pattern and attach it toyour dog and adjust if something is slightly out of alignment. Suppose the pattern is a little short, then it can be cut in half in the middle and spread to the desired length. Next, you need to cut out the inner legs for the paws separately. To do this, take a second sheet of paper and transfer our working pattern to it and draw the legs. To avoid confusion, immediately mark where the front will be and where the back will be. Cut out the resulting pattern.
Now we need to start building the pattern.strips (the middle, covering the belly). Transfer the working pattern to paper again, measure the distance from the neck to the bottom along the leg. The width of the strip will correspond to the distance between the front and back legs. Add 3 cm to the resulting values for free fit and seams. Now all the parts are ready. But here it is recommended (especially if you are sewing for the first time), to try the resulting pattern first on some old fabric, and only then start sewing.