Keep your best friend cozy and stylish when she’s out in the elements with this tutorial and re-sizable pattern for a dog coat. For the raw materials, you can tap into the never-ending supply of jackets in thrift stores and yard sales. Or consider making the dog coat from a favorite in your closet that’s been outgrown or showing its wear. You’ll keep it all in the family with one more member to receive a hand-me-down.

New Dog Coat from an Old Jacket by Diana Durkes

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