How to Make a Christmas Outfit for a Dog

Many people treat their pets just like their own children. During the Christmas season, dog owners also enjoy celebrating the festivities with their pets. By making your dog a Christmas outfit, your favorite pooch can delight everyone it encounters during the holiday season.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Find an old sock, leg warmer, or tube top that can fit your dog's body. Considering many dogs don't feel comfortable in clothing that their arms and legs must go through, something that just fits around its midsection works best.

2. Visit your favorite fabric shop, and browse through the aisles until you find a fabric that you want your dog to wear for its Christmas outfit. Choosing styles such as poinsettias, elves, or red suede material can look lovely on your dog.

3. Sew the fabric around the old sock, leg warmer or tube top to create the new outfit.

4. Accent the Christmas outfit with a fancy collar such as fake pearls for a female dog or a dark-red or green bow for a male dog.

5. Take your pet along to some dog-friendly Christmas events to show off its holiday spirit and the new Christmas outfit.

Tips & Warnings

• Tie a red suede cape around your dog's neck instead of the old sock, leg warmer, or tube top if you feel like your dog would be more comfortable in that.
• Avoid putting bells around the dog's neck. Bells may irritate your dog because it's not used to the constant noise.