Christmas Dog or Cat Vests ~ 5 Creative Day Thursdays Before Christmas Year 2

Hi, Sweet Friends, 

It is November 21st and 5 Weeks Before Christmas!!
This year, I'll be doing a different project each week.
Last year, on Creative Day Thursdays Until Christmas, I did mostly Christmas Ornaments and Decor. LINK

This is the 5th week of the 16 weeks before Christmas and we will be making Easy Christmas vests for Dogs or Cats. I will be showing photos of how I have made mine!🥰
Simplicity Pattern #9520 a multi-sized pattern for your dog.

The back of the pattern has vital information about the material appropriate for the pattern, the amount of fabric needed

This is the pattern I am using for the Cat's Vests. 
Simplicity Pattern #2393

Here is the little dog/cat pattern from Simplicity.com

Ok, here is where the New Sewers start and the Experienced Sewers get on with the project.

1. Cut out all the pattern pieces with extra around the black edge line.

This way you don't short yourself when cutting out the pieces from the material.
**Saves much frustration!

2. Layout the material, pin the pattern to the material following the instruction on the printed sheet inside. This shows you exactly how to lay the material out. Double-check the arrows are going the right way and that the pieces are all accounted for.

3. After checking one more time, count all the pieces to make sure you have them all laid out to cut.
Cut them out. At the notches (the small triangles or double triangles in black) cut them a little large and cut them outwards away from the pattern.

4. Ok, now that all the material is cut out to the correct size needed for your dog/cat, DON'T UNPIN YET. Find the pattern pieces that are on the instructions of what you are to sew first. It is important that you follow the pattern instructions. If you get frustrated or confused, just take a break and come back to it.

5. Before sewing the pieces with the right sides together according to the pattern instructions, repin the material so the pins are able to be pulled out to the right.

Here is a photo of what I mean by this. **Pinning this way makes for easy pin pulling before the stitch.  **I then have a velcroed pincushion on top of my machine where the pins are stuck when sewing.

** place the velcro sticky piece onto the machine close to the outer edge as shown.

**Place the sticky loop piece on the bottom of the pincushion as shown.

 This makes the pincushion very handy. 😊

6. Sew as the pattern instructs. Don't skip steps.

7. Try on pieces to ensure proper fit. Rurik loves this part!

Rurik's Hat is too big. CJD.Sign

8. Stitch the seams at 1/4inches. I am using a fleece material that does not require a double folded seam. A single seam will do.

Hem the pieces at 1/4 seams.

Here is an amusing video of just how much Rurik loves having me make clothes for him. He is such a character! 🐕Or View this video on YouTube below.

 Well, still working.

I added more aprons to my schedule and have put this off a week.

But Rurik is anxious to have it to wear. The kittens will enjoy theirs on the cold winter nights to come.

SaMi Loves his New Christmas Vest!

💘Done!

Rurik in his New Winter Vest!

I just wanted to say that this year I am making the 16 Creative Day Projects right along with you. The day I introduce the blog is the day I start and finish before the next Wednesday. The photos are taken while I am working and when I am finished. They don't always get posted right away, so I thank you in advance!

This is the list of the 16 Creative Day Thursdays Before Christmas💘 16. Christmas Chocolate Covered Cherries
15. Christmas Lavender Bath Bombs
14. Christmas Stockings
13. Christmas Aprons
12. Christmas Table Cloth & Napkins
11. Christmas Place-mats
10. Christmas Wreath
9. Christmas Cards
8. Christmas Door Sign
7. Christmas Throw Pillows
6. Christmas Banner
5. Christmas Dog or Cat Vests
4. Christmas Balls For 2019
3. Christmas Centerpieces
2. Christmas Decor & Tree
1. Christmas Present Wrapping

Enjoy!💘 Merry Christmas!💘 Enjoy!

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