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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie  Smart! I'm jealous of your sewing abilities!
Before the Iditarod, senior homes and other retired folks raise funds by mass producing booties for the sled dogs. Can you imagine how many booties 70 16-dog teams would go through over the course of 1,000 miles?
Robin, do you use elastic to attach the velcro? That's the best thing I like about heidi and company's booties. The elastic allows you to get them just a wee bit tighter so they don't fall off. Most people just use straight velcro, which isn't stretchy. But attaching the Velcro to the elastic makes a big difference. |
Wow, I can't imagine how many booties that would be!
It would be fun to sit in a room though with others and just sew all day.
Yes, I used elastic with velcro at the ends. I even debated using a thinner elastic (not so wide) and then cutting down the velcro but decided against it. I may try that tonight or tomorrow on a "trial run". I originally thought the elastic and velcro would be pretty bulky on a smaller baby. My Ginger who is 4lbs did fine though. I agree, I think having that attaching the velcro to the elastic is key, makes it so easy to secure them.