Doll shirt patterns/Dog shirt patterns

No, that's not a typo! :) I have a small (4 lb) chihuahua who just adores wearing clothes. As long as she likes them, that is!

I've just recently begun teaching myself to sew (oddly enough I can repair machines, but haven't the first clue how to actually sew on one beyond straight or zig-zag stitches in the simplest of patterns). I've made her three shirts, two of which are lopsided, too big and hang funny on her. The other one is perfect. The seams are straight, it hangs correctly and fits her like a dream. She hates it, but loves the other two, go figure.

Anyway, I'm looking for small shirt patterns for dolls (18" or up) or dogs. I should be able to alter a doll shirt to fit her with few problems I'd think. I found a free preemie shirt pattern online and printed it out but it comes with no instructions (or in my case, destructions!), just the pieces so I'm not quite sure how it all goes together.

I'm hoping someone here has a good site with a few free patterns that would fit a doll/small dog. I've found a couple, but nothing like what I really want. Basically I want a generic t-shirt pattern on a very small scale.

Any suggestions? Links? Insults? (Come on, I can take it!)

Thanks in advance for any help :)

K
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seethergrl
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Well, after a bit of searching through personal catolauges and the web, I did find a basic tee pattern that you seem to want. I read through it and it's pretty easy to follow too, which is good for a beginner. I took a look at the pattern pieces, and it might be a good idea to redraw them, using a ruler, so it's more even and consistent. And as an afterthought, it might be easy to do it with an already existing shirt, and perhaps you could get two, to match!

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Tahirih, humble sewist "Two things are infinate; the universe and human stupidity. I'm not sur about the former." -Albert Einstein

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tahirih luvs 2 sew

Oh, and I forgot. Doing a google search on the terms dog clothes patterns and dog t-shirt patterns came up with a LOT of stuff. If you could be a little more specific it seems it would be a soft breeze to do.

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tahirih luvs 2 sew

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Sew Weird

You are very welcome.

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tahirih luvs 2 sew

K, Not free but you can pick them up on sale often at the major chain fabric stores. The major pattern companies have some clothes for dogs. I know because my kids found one and we had to buy it for my dachshund who also loves wearing clothes. I made her a formal pink dress (at my daughter's request) and a Steeler's vest for the Super Bowl. She also has a hot dog bun for Halloween, complete with "mustard and ketchup" on sheer black net across her back. The patterns are sized from small to x-large in the same pattern. The small might be a little large for your dog. I have to combine the medium at the chest with the small for the length for my mini dachsie. Different breeds will have different fitting needs. Good luck with your sewing. Let us know how it goes. I suspect my daughters will want to make the dog more outfits now they are in summer break. Hey, it's a good introduction to sewing.

Marilyn in MN

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mbunzo

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