Probably a dumb queston, but thought I'd ask ;)

[GAOMariposa]

Hello everyone. This is such a dumb question, but I thought I'd ask and hopefully get an answer. I have a question about clothes. My baby has a lot of little cute outfits that I would love to put on her when we go out places. The problem is that the majority of them do not have a leash hole nor D ring on them. Now my question is this: is there a way of her wearing the outfits while on a leash without a) using a collar, b) putting a harness over the clothes, c) cutting a hole in the clothes for a leash opening or d) sewing a D-ring on everything? I know it's a dumb question, but hopefully someone has found a solution for this. Thanks in advance!!!

[KazzyK810]

I'd bought some winter coats that didn't have a hole where I needed it to be. My Mum made a hole where I'd marked I wanted it using the button-hole feature on her sewing machine (I had a sewing machine myself, but I only know how to use the buttonhole thingy). They look great!

[GAOMariposa]

That semms like a good option. I was hoping for something that maybe wouldn't be so permanent, but that is a good option to keep in mind. I have a sewing machine and am learning to sew, so I think I will try that. After practicing first!!! I did think about sewing D rings on some items, but they're expensive to put on all her clothes.

[Nancy1999]

Your baby is adorable, love your avatar. Yes, you have come up with several ways to do it. When Joey is wearing clothes, it's generally around the house, not just walks, and the clothes go on first and the harness over that. I use the Buddy Belt harness and it's easy to adjust to go over clothes, you just select a different hole. Any of the other suggestions you named would work too, if you don’t want the harness to show. You can buy some d-rings online, and sew to your favorite outfits, I found some really small ones here, and they are smaller than what you can find at Michaels or Joanne’s, and much cheaper. D Rings, nickle plate, 8 sizes, 2 styles, Welded or Cast You could make a slit in some of the clothing, but it would be good to stitch around the hole, so it won’t rip.

[citygirl123]

Hi,
Actually the D rings can be purchased at Walmart in a package. Not too expensive. I make my dog little harness vests. I attach the D ring with a scrap of fabric, a piece of ribbon or a piece of wide bias tape. Very easy to sew on. I don't think they take away from the outfit.

[Yorkiedaze]

Originally Posted by GAOMariposa

That semms like a good option. I was hoping for something that maybe wouldn't be so permanent, but that is a good option to keep in mind. I have a sewing machine and am learning to sew, so I think I will try that. After practicing first!!! I did think about sewing D rings on some items, but they're expensive to put on all her clothes.

D rings shouldn't be expensive. Make sure if you do decided to buy any that they are solid, and not with a slit. Here is a site that you may like.

Metal D-Rings squared corners

Metal Hardware Menu

[citygirl123]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Your baby is adorable, love your avatar. Yes, you have come up with several ways to do it. When Joey is wearing clothes, it's generally around the house, not just walks, and the clothes go on first and the harness over that. I use the Buddy Belt harness and it's easy to adjust to go over clothes, you just select a different hole. Any of the other suggestions you named would work too, if you don’t want the harness to show. You can buy some d-rings online, and sew to your favorite outfits, I found some really small ones here, and they are smaller than what you can find at Michaels or Joanne’s, and much cheaper. D Rings, nickle plate, 8 sizes, 2 styles, Welded or Cast You could make a slit in some of the clothing, but it would be good to stitch around the hole, so it won’t rip.

That is a great site! I hadn't looked for D rings online!

[DBlain]

I have a lot of outfits without d rings or holes. I put the harness on under the clothing and attach the leash like normal and have it come out the top from underneath the outfit. The type of harness I have velcros on the top of her back and then the clip has double d rings that are between her shoulders so the leash does not have that far to go to be outside the outfit. When I have dresses custom made I have a button hole sewn in the center but very close to the edge of the fabric, so not having one does not make that big of a difference to me.

[Spc Cdog]

i just put my boy chewie's harness over his clothes

[GAOMariposa]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Your baby is adorable, love your avatar. Yes, you have come up with several ways to do it. When Joey is wearing clothes, it's generally around the house, not just walks, and the clothes go on first and the harness over that. I use the Buddy Belt harness and it's easy to adjust to go over clothes, you just select a different hole. Any of the other suggestions you named would work too, if you don’t want the harness to show. You can buy some d-rings online, and sew to your favorite outfits, I found some really small ones here, and they are smaller than what you can find at Michaels or Joanne’s, and much cheaper. D Rings, nickle plate, 8 sizes, 2 styles, Welded or Cast You could make a slit in some of the clothing, but it would be good to stitch around the hole, so it won’t rip.

Thank you for the compliment. Wow, the site you listed is amazing. I would get like 20 D rings for the same price that I paid for 2 at Joann's. Awesome. I think I will keep this as a good option for the favorite outfits. Thank you for the link.

[GAOMariposa]

Originally Posted by citygirl123

Hi,
Actually the D rings can be purchased at Walmart in a package. Not too expensive. I make my dog little harness vests. I attach the D ring with a scrap of fabric, a piece of ribbon or a piece of wide bias tape. Very easy to sew on. I don't think they take away from the outfit.

What adorable harnesses! I think I will do the D ring option. I wonder, is there a way of stitching the D ring on that won't damage the outfit?

[GAOMariposa]

Originally Posted by DBlain

I have a lot of outfits without d rings or holes. I put the harness on under the clothing and attach the leash like normal and have it come out the top from underneath the outfit. The type of harness I have velcros on the top of her back and then the clip has double d rings that are between her shoulders so the leash does not have that far to go to be outside the outfit. When I have dresses custom made I have a button hole sewn in the center but very close to the edge of the fabric, so not having one does not make that big of a difference to me.

I actually tried that once before. Some outfits are kind of hard to do that with, though. Like the little turtleneck sweaters. My baby isn't a big fan of those sweaters, so I guess it works out.

[shelimcallister]

That was not a stupid question at all!! I usually put Max's harness over his shirts so I am very happy you asked. Thanks all!

[GAOMariposa]

Thank you. And thank you to everyone who replied. I appreciate the time you took to reply.

[navillusc]

Originally Posted by GAOMariposa

I actually tried that once before. Some outfits are kind of hard to do that with, though. Like the little turtleneck sweaters. My baby isn't a big fan of those sweaters, so I guess it works out.

With sweaters, can you just put the harness under and separate the stitching enough for the clip on the leash to slip into to attach to the D-ring? If not, maybe get a little snap clip and put the tiniest end on the D-ring leaving the bigger end out to clip the leash to.

I put their harnesses under, but their garments allow clipping to the leash. I do like harness vests and dresses, though.

Interesting question...