Canine Couture: 25 Projects: Fashion and Lifestyle Accessories for Designer Dogs

by Lilly Shahravesh

Every dog owner knows that dogs are people too, and now you can make sure your dog is stepping out in style. With 25 projects to suit every occasion--from romps in the park to jaunts about town, from country getaways to trips to the beach, from birthdays to bedtime-- Canine Couture answers the age old dilemma now facing fashionable dogs today “what should I wear?” Divided into five sections--"Everyday Essentials," "Whatever the Weather," "High Days and Holidays," "Jet-Setting Kit," and "Bed and Bath"--the projects include countrified tweed coats, party outfits for special occasions, cozy beds for lazy days, and even a personalized towel and flannel set for bath time. Using a wide range of sewing and decorative techniques there's something to suit every dog. So make sure your pooch will never run out of clothes to wear with these one-of-a-kind outfits, adorable toys and accessories that are sure to satisfy both you and your fashion-conscious pup.

Genres: Sewing, Crafts, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published October 25, 2008

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun and very well crafted and well designed pieces for your favorite pooch. Great photography and lots of it, particularly appreciated in the step-by-step directions. Beautiful tailoring—for dog clothes!— and a wide range of styles, from sweaters to safari jackets to a sparkly party dress! I'm returning this to the library and putting it on my BUY list!

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good project ideas, I haven't made anything from this book yet, because the puppy will just outgrow it, but there are several coats I want to make for him. It's so hard to find a coat in a store that will fit a dachshund; either they're too short and don't cover their back half, or they're too big in the chest and drag the ground.

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun, fun!

[Lafcadio · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ideas for projects for your dog.