Sweater Designs Request - Contest - YorkieTalk.com Forums

peachbongi · 10-02-2011, 10:12 PM

Okay ladies, I am wanting to design some new fun sweaters for the babies. I am thinking about long sleeves, faux fur, ribbons and monograms.

I thought it would be neat to get some suggestions from all of the fashion divas.
What would you like to see in a sweater?
What is your favorite sweater and why?
What is the thing you most hate about a certain sweater and why?

If I design a sweater and use YOUR idea some where in my design I will name the new designed sweater after your baby.
Thanks for any help or suggestions you may give.

heartmyyorkie · 10-03-2011, 06:38 AM

I like a sweater that is easy to pull over Pita's head and doesn't come up too high on her neck, like a turtle neck would. I am obsessed with Fleur De Lis, maybe you could do a dressier version of the typical sweater with a faux fur trim around the collar of the neck & the bottom(backend edge at tail) of the sweater to coordinate with the color of the fleur de lis. Good luck, can't wait to see the new designs!!

chattiesmom · 10-03-2011, 07:59 AM

Not a sweater but, I would love a short "vest harness" that is lined with silk or satin (to protect coat and support crochet) made out of the hairy crochet yarn. Velcro closure would work, but buttons would rock!

gidget529 · 10-03-2011, 08:02 AM

I would love to see a ribbon woven through the crochet, ending in a pretty bow.

DvlshAngel985 · 10-03-2011, 08:32 AM

I'm all about fit. For the most part, having a custom made item helps. This is the very first sweater I ever bought for Kaji.
Attachment 354168
I love how long it is on the back and of course, that it has sleeves.

But it's too baggy, and too long on the inside. I don't know how to fix it, permanently. But I'd like to keep it this short, otherwise he pees on his sweater.
Attachment 354169 Attachment 354170 Attachment 354171
If it isn't too long, it's incredibly short. It's odd to have a shirt that is a crop top on the tummy and long on the back. They're trying to cater to boys, but body shape is not the same for all.
Would it be possible to have people with boy dogs to measure an inseam? Having mommies measure from the chest (right behind the front legs) to where they know their pups won't pee on the clothing.

My pictures are not showing up.

I'll try again.

Deuce · 10-03-2011, 09:01 AM

My favorite sweater is a turtle neck, and long enough to cover Rizzo's back, with little elastic loops to loop around his back legs to keep the sweater in place. Also it is cut just barely high enough that he doesn't pee on it (not always, sometimes Rizz likes to pee upside down on bushes -- it's pretty amazing to witness). The only thing I would change about the sweater is I'd add sleeves, he has such long skinny legs. I have yet to find a sweater that covers his legs, and is long enough to cover his entire back, but short enough on the tummy side to not get pee on it.
Just because he is a boy doesn't mean we don't like fur, I think he'd like something with a fur-lining and a high neck so the fur on the inside could be shown off around his neck, and even a nice little monogram letter on it. I'm not really into the "trucks and trains" type boy clothes that many clothing designers make for boys, I like more of a "classic male" clothing line (if that makes sense).

gidget529 · 10-03-2011, 09:35 AM

I would also like a sweater w an argyle pattern.

Cha Cha · 10-03-2011, 10:19 AM

How about one that is slipped on like a harness where the feet are put in first, then it is pulled up over the back and fastened with buttons or loop de loos? (I will admit I do not know what a loop de loo is, but you are supposed to know, a loop and one of those ob long button thingies)

My girls are not crazy about a lot of bulk around the neck.

Also, what about a sweater dress. Where the bodice is crocheted, then a skirt is attached by sewing it on, or could you knot tie a tu tu on? Or tie rag pieces to it? That would be so cute!

Baily341o · 10-03-2011, 01:30 PM

A sweater where you can put the harness underneath and there is an area to have the leash... because collar are bad for our baby's necks. A sweater with a big rhinestone bow and then a fur trimmed hood. For boys, a brown, and 2 shades of blue argyle sweater with a turtle neck and a space high enough so they don't pee.

JERSEY BOY · 10-03-2011, 02:55 PM

I like sweaters that have a little give, little sleeves would be really cute too. I love sparkles glitter anything glitzy on the sweater but it all has to be real soft and cuddly

kdhawks · 10-03-2011, 03:46 PM

I would LOVE to find Levi a "manly" sweater. There are so many frilly things out there for little girl Yorkies (and they are adorable) - but everything for little boys is either too girly or very plain. Even something as simply as an argyle or plaid sweater in a boyish theme (like brown and green) would work.

Other thoughts: I dislike "itchy" sweater fabrics for pups. I like comfort, warmth, and fit. Long enough down his back, but cut higher for his belly so he doesn't pee on it. I'd love to see something with sleeves...Levi has a few sleeved jackets I love, but no sleeved sweaters.

ETA: I also MUCH prefer sweaters with a small hole for his harness D-rings to fit through.

Perrella · 10-03-2011, 03:55 PM

Hmmm, a sweater with 3/4 rolled sleeves and rolled neck. Nothing to high up on the neck and not a bulky yard, smooth and comfortable. I'm all about what looks comfortable for Zhoie to wear. She is ok in her harness or dresses, but the girl really likes her comfy tee-shirts the best for everyday wear. So, a casual rolled neck and sleeves sweater would be great and so warm for winter, everyday around the house

Oh, and monogramed would really rock!

peachbongi · 10-03-2011, 04:07 PM

These are all so great! I'm lovin the thoughts and suggestions.

BabyGirl Rosie · 10-03-2011, 04:12 PM

What would you like to see in a sweater?
What is your favorite sweater and why?
What is the thing you most hate about a certain sweater and why?

I am all about girly, girly, and more girly. The girlier the better!! Maybe some lace added, faux fur for sure, bows, etc. Really, my all time fav is animal prints. Don't know how easy that would be to do on a sweater!

Maybe even a hood on the sweater for snowy weather. I don't like high necks on the sweaters. Short enough that using the bathroom is not an issue. And easy on and off. I really can't wait to see what you can come up with! Your sweaters are already so cute!

Dianab28 · 10-03-2011, 04:46 PM

I love the old letterman sweaters!

10-02-2011, 10:12 PM	#1
peachbongi Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,926	Sweater Designs Request - Contest Okay ladies, I am wanting to design some new fun sweaters for the babies. I am thinking about long sleeves, faux fur, ribbons and monograms. I thought it would be neat to get some suggestions from all of the fashion divas. What would you like to see in a sweater? What is your favorite sweater and why? What is the thing you most hate about a certain sweater and why? If I design a sweater and use YOUR idea some where in my design I will name the new designed sweater after your baby. Thanks for any help or suggestions you may give. __________________ Handmade Sweaters The Princess Paw on FB Fergie & Tink Last edited by peachbongi; 10-02-2011 at 10:13 PM.

10-03-2011, 06:38 AM	#2
heartmyyorkie I ♥ Pita & Oliver Donating YT Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 878	I like a sweater that is easy to pull over Pita's head and doesn't come up too high on her neck, like a turtle neck would. I am obsessed with Fleur De Lis, maybe you could do a dressier version of the typical sweater with a faux fur trim around the collar of the neck & the bottom(backend edge at tail) of the sweater to coordinate with the color of the fleur de lis. Good luck, can't wait to see the new designs!! __________________ Ashley Pita Pocket & Oliver Pita's Pooch Apparel ♥ Follow on Facebook♥

10-03-2011, 07:59 AM	#3
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Oh boy, I LOVE contests Not a sweater but, I would love a short "vest harness" that is lined with silk or satin (to protect coat and support crochet) made out of the hairy crochet yarn. Velcro closure would work, but buttons would rock! __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com Last edited by chattiesmom; 10-03-2011 at 08:00 AM.

10-03-2011, 08:02 AM	#4
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	I would love to see a ribbon woven through the crochet, ending in a pretty bow. __________________ Mommy to Gidget, Sidney & Cricket(RIP)

10-03-2011, 08:32 AM	#5
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	I'm all about fit. For the most part, having a custom made item helps. This is the very first sweater I ever bought for Kaji. Attachment 354168 I love how long it is on the back and of course, that it has sleeves. But it's too baggy, and too long on the inside. I don't know how to fix it, permanently. But I'd like to keep it this short, otherwise he pees on his sweater. Attachment 354169 Attachment 354170 Attachment 354171 If it isn't too long, it's incredibly short. It's odd to have a shirt that is a crop top on the tummy and long on the back. They're trying to cater to boys, but body shape is not the same for all. Would it be possible to have people with boy dogs to measure an inseam? Having mommies measure from the chest (right behind the front legs) to where they know their pups won't pee on the clothing. My pictures are not showing up. I'll try again. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

10-03-2011, 09:01 AM	#6
Deuce No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,717 Blog Entries: 1	My favorite sweater is a turtle neck, and long enough to cover Rizzo's back, with little elastic loops to loop around his back legs to keep the sweater in place. Also it is cut just barely high enough that he doesn't pee on it (not always, sometimes Rizz likes to pee upside down on bushes -- it's pretty amazing to witness). The only thing I would change about the sweater is I'd add sleeves, he has such long skinny legs. I have yet to find a sweater that covers his legs, and is long enough to cover his entire back, but short enough on the tummy side to not get pee on it. Just because he is a boy doesn't mean we don't like fur, I think he'd like something with a fur-lining and a high neck so the fur on the inside could be shown off around his neck, and even a nice little monogram letter on it. I'm not really into the "trucks and trains" type boy clothes that many clothing designers make for boys, I like more of a "classic male" clothing line (if that makes sense). Last edited by Deuce; 10-03-2011 at 09:03 AM.

10-03-2011, 09:35 AM	#7
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	I would also like a sweater w an argyle pattern. __________________ Mommy to Gidget, Sidney & Cricket(RIP)

10-03-2011, 10:19 AM	#8
Cha Cha Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where the deer and the antelope play Posts: 7,069	How about one that is slipped on like a harness where the feet are put in first, then it is pulled up over the back and fastened with buttons or loop de loos? (I will admit I do not know what a loop de loo is, but you are supposed to know, a loop and one of those ob long button thingies) My girls are not crazy about a lot of bulk around the neck. Also, what about a sweater dress. Where the bodice is crocheted, then a skirt is attached by sewing it on, or could you knot tie a tu tu on? Or tie rag pieces to it? That would be so cute! __________________ Shelly and the girls Moka Mylee

10-03-2011, 01:30 PM	#9
Baily341o YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Virgina Posts: 266	A sweater where you can put the harness underneath and there is an area to have the leash... because collar are bad for our baby's necks. A sweater with a big rhinestone bow and then a fur trimmed hood. For boys, a brown, and 2 shades of blue argyle sweater with a turtle neck and a space high enough so they don't pee.

10-03-2011, 02:55 PM	#10
JERSEY BOY Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: sparta nj usa Posts: 3,800 Blog Entries: 1	I like sweaters that have a little give, little sleeves would be really cute too. I love sparkles glitter anything glitzy on the sweater but it all has to be real soft and cuddly __________________ Laurie, Jersey Boy and Miss Brielle

10-03-2011, 03:46 PM	#11
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	I would LOVE to find Levi a "manly" sweater. There are so many frilly things out there for little girl Yorkies (and they are adorable) - but everything for little boys is either too girly or very plain. Even something as simply as an argyle or plaid sweater in a boyish theme (like brown and green) would work. Other thoughts: I dislike "itchy" sweater fabrics for pups. I like comfort, warmth, and fit. Long enough down his back, but cut higher for his belly so he doesn't pee on it. I'd love to see something with sleeves...Levi has a few sleeved jackets I love, but no sleeved sweaters. ETA: I also MUCH prefer sweaters with a small hole for his harness D-rings to fit through. __________________ katy&levi Last edited by kdhawks; 10-03-2011 at 03:48 PM.

10-03-2011, 03:55 PM	#12
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Hmmm, a sweater with 3/4 rolled sleeves and rolled neck. Nothing to high up on the neck and not a bulky yard, smooth and comfortable. I'm all about what looks comfortable for Zhoie to wear. She is ok in her harness or dresses, but the girl really likes her comfy tee-shirts the best for everyday wear. So, a casual rolled neck and sleeves sweater would be great and so warm for winter, everyday around the house Oh, and monogramed would really rock! __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

10-03-2011, 04:07 PM	#13
peachbongi Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,926	These are all so great! I'm lovin the thoughts and suggestions. __________________ Handmade Sweaters The Princess Paw on FB Fergie & Tink

10-03-2011, 04:12 PM	#14
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	What would you like to see in a sweater? What is your favorite sweater and why? What is the thing you most hate about a certain sweater and why? I am all about girly, girly, and more girly. The girlier the better!! Maybe some lace added, faux fur for sure, bows, etc. Really, my all time fav is animal prints. Don't know how easy that would be to do on a sweater! Maybe even a hood on the sweater for snowy weather. I don't like high necks on the sweaters. Short enough that using the bathroom is not an issue. And easy on and off. I really can't wait to see what you can come up with! Your sweaters are already so cute! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

10-03-2011, 04:46 PM	#15
Dianab28 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manhattan, Ks, USA Posts: 170	I love the old letterman sweaters!