How to make a dog sweatshirt
In the past 10 days, the popularity of pet clothing has continued to rise across the Internet, especially DIY dog sweatshirts have become a hot topic. Many pet owners hope to save money and create unique styles for their pets by making their own sweatshirts. The following is a guide to making dog sweatshirts compiled based on recent hot topics, including materials, steps and data on popular pet clothing across the Internet.
1. Data on recent popular pet clothing topics
| keywords | Search volume (10,000 times) | Popular platforms | Trend changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog sweatshirt DIY | 12.8 | Xiaohongshu, Douyin | ↑35% |
| Warm clothing for pets | 9.4 | Weibo, Bilibili | ↑28% |
| Eco-friendly pet clothing | 6.7 | Zhihu, Taobao | ↑42% |
2. Materials required for making dog sweatshirts
| Material type | specific items | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | Pure cotton/polar fleece fabric (0.5 meters) | Avoid allergies caused by chemical fiber materials |
| Tools | Scissors, soft ruler, chalk, sewing machine | Hand sewing requires a sewing kit |
| Excipients | Velcro/buttons, decorative webbing | Ensure accessories are not a swallowing risk |
3. Step-by-step production tutorial
Step 1: Measure the dimensions
Use a soft tape to record the dog's neck circumference, chest circumference, and back length (from the neck to the base of the tail). It is recommended to reserve 2cm of space for movement.
Step 2: Draw the paper pattern
Draw the basic style on kraft paper based on the measurement data:
- Front piece: trapezoidal structure
- Back piece: rectangular + curved hem
- Sleeves: customized according to leg circumference
Step 3: Cut and sew
| process | Operational points | Hot Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric cutting | Fold the fabric in half and cut it according to the paper pattern | Douyin experts recommend using positioning pins for fixation |
| patchwork sewing | Sew the shoulder line first and then process the sides | Xiaohongshu’s popular tutorial recommends using Z stitch |
Step 4: Details
The most popular recent improved designs:
-Added adjustable abdominal strap (suitable for winter wear)
-Add reflective strips on the back (safety design at night)
- Use removable decoration (easy to clean)
4. Reference for popular styles across the entire network
| style type | Platform popularity index | Core features |
|---|---|---|
| Hooded jacket | 98.6w likes on Douyin | Waterproof fabric + fluorescent edging |
| College style knitted style | Xiaohongshu 5.2w collection | V-neck design + badge decoration |
| National fashion sweatshirt style | Top 3 topics on Weibo #petwear | Chinese character embroidery + plate buckle design |
5. Things to note
According to a recent popular science video about pet doctors:
1. Avoid using too long ropes (to prevent the risk of entanglement)
2. When trying it on for the first time, you need to observe whether the dog’s movement is restricted.
3. It is recommended to choose light-colored fabrics (to reduce dye irritation)
Through the above steps, combined with current popular elements, you can make a stylish and safe dog sweatshirt. Recent social platform data shows that the amount of interaction with video content involving pets participating in the DIY process is three times higher than that of ordinary dressing videos. It is a good idea to record the interesting moments of interaction between the production process and your pet.
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