How to Make Pet Costumes

Halloween is stressful for some pets. However, other pets prefer to have fun on Halloween. It can be enjoyable to dress your dog up in costumes and to take part in some contests. When it comes to making a Halloween costume for your pet, consider the following tips to keep them safe and happy.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Fabric
• Sewing machine

1. Make sure the costume allows your dog to see and breathe easily. You don't want to interfere with a pet's vision, hearing or breathing. So this means no costumes that require masks.

2. The neckline shouldn't be too tight. Signs that the costume is too tight will include chewing, pawing or other signs of discomfort.

3. Only use lightweight fabric when making a pet costume since you don't want them to become overheated.

4. Watch for choking hazards. Don't place beads, small objects or loose dangling accessories on a pets costume. These can be chewed off and swallowed, which presents choking or foreign body hazards.