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Originally Posted by chloeandj  Yes, I have made for dogs that big. Use 4-5 inches of velcro length if you feel you need to and reinforce the d ring with extra layers of fabric. You can also make sure your liner is a nice quality thick liner,twill is great.
Also never use a fabric that is stretchy as in t shirts or fleece fabric hoodies for harnesses. They stretch and do not hold d rings or your dog in the outfit securely. It is terribly unsafe.
That's terrible that happened to you Omega. |
Thanks for the tips. That makes me feel better. I do normally reinforce the inside of the fabric (in between the "real" fabric and the lining) and inside the d-ring strap with medium-weight interfacing. Maybe I'll double up on that or get a heavier interfacing. I normally use about 3" of velcro, but I think I'll try the 4" for this one.
Omega: I've had Chloe pull right out of another velcro harness, but it had only about 1 1/2" square of velcro. Was the hoodie a knit fabric? I stay away from knits...I don't really like sewing with them much anyway.