With the advent of hairless cat breeds and breeds that do not have an undercoat or too short hair, clothing for cats has ceased to be a whim of the owner. During the season, when the heating is not yet turned on, many animals begin to freeze and they just need to wear something warm. Clothes for cats are varied: these are vests, and overalls, terry dressing gowns and even evening dresses. Owners of cats who know how to sew, the question may arise: how to sew for cats with their own hands. Let's deal with this issue.
It is necessary
Fabric for the finished product, fabric for preliminary pattern, sewing machine, threads, scissors, needles, tape measure, internet, desire to please your pet
Instructions
Step 1
Take measurements from your pet.
Measure your back length. Put a collar (or something like that) on the cat so that it freely wraps around the neck. Measure the distance from the collar to the base of the tail (where the back ends and the tail begins) in different positions: when the cat is sitting, standing and lying. Write down the measurement that is the largest.
Step 2
Measure your bust. This measurement is taken behind the forepaws of the animal.
Measure around your "waist". It is advisable to take this measurement when the cat is sitting.
Measure the circumference of the hind leg at the thigh. Like the waist, this measurement should be taken while the animal is sitting.
Measure the circumference of your front leg.
Measure the length of the legs. Focus on your preferred length. But keep in mind that the sleeves should not be too long, as the cat can get tangled in them.
Step 3
Decide on the model of future clothes and for what purposes it will serve. If you need clothes to keep your cat warm at home, then it is best to choose a vest or an elongated blouse. If you need to transport the kitty in the winter, for example, to the vet, then give preference to overalls.
Step 4
Select and purchase fabric. When choosing a fabric, be guided by the season when the item will be worn and the model you have chosen. For example, jersey is suitable for a vest or blouse.
Step 5
If you know how to cut yourself, then, focusing on the measurements made, draw animals people willingly share tips on how to sew for cats), download it and get to work. Having found a pattern that suits you, follow its instructions.
Step 6
Before cutting from fabric prepared for your overalls, cut and sweep your chosen garment out of some unwanted fabric. No matter how hard you try to follow the instructions, in the end the item may not suit your pet.
Step 7
Having cut out a sample from unnecessary fabric, adjust everything according to the individual characteristics of your pet's body by trying on the resulting sample.
Step 8
When everything is ready and the pattern fits the figure, transfer the pattern to a working fabric, cut out the details and sew them.
Step 9
The simplest clothing option for cats is a sweater from the sleeve of an old jacket. Cut off the sleeve of the old jacket. Where the cuffs are, there will be a neckline. Cut off the excess length. Cut two holes for the front legs. Sew the edges of the armholes and the bottom edge of the vest with thread or tape so that they do not gut or unravel. Steal the vest of your choice.
