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courtney1121 · 10-24-2013, 07:46 AM

Anyone think yet of what they wanna dress up their babies in for Christmas? We did beautiful Tartan/Plaid theme outfits made by an amazing YT member last year. This year, I have no idea what I want to do. Give me ideas so I can steal them as my own haha jk I would also love to see what you've done in the past as well.

horsnaround · 10-24-2013, 10:15 AM

I am still trying to figure out what I'm going to do Look forward to some ideas

rubymoon2072 · 10-24-2013, 10:42 AM

funny I was just thinking today of a what I could do that would be new and amazing....no bells going off yet!

dawn27 · 10-24-2013, 11:31 AM

Well I'm fairly new to the doggy sewing world and Christmas is too far away to give it any thought. I do want to do something up for the CCE so I guess I should get started on some idea of my own.

Im thinking something simple like red corduroy with white lace or something sheer for the girls and a green and red vest or simple bow tie for Quincy.

DBlain · 10-25-2013, 05:36 AM

I have been sewing up a Christmas Storm and will have to take a few pictures. I have been trying to experiment with different styles.
On facebook I have seen dogs in fancy quilted harness vests so I thought I would try making one. I had a neighbor teach me how to make quilted fabric which we did it in a diamond pattern on cranberry colored velvet. I then made the vest and added gold and rhinestone beads on the cross lines of the diamond pattern. I added huge bow, I was so pleased with this, it came out very elegent and might be the best thing I have made.

I also decided to try making some outfits out of fancy Christmas napkins and placemats that I do not use. And since I wanted a few different looks with the same Christmas napkin I made two detachable skirts for it. I had an old dress with a beautiful red curly tutu, and since I no longer liked the bodice I cut it apart and ran Velcro along the waist area of the tutu. The other skirt is a green and gold stripe. So now I have three different looks made from one bodice. LOL I am calling it "From Sporty to Evening"

I was given some fabric that I love, it is a navy background filled with light blue and silver sparkle Christmas ornaments. I combined two materials for the skirt and made a big bow out of Christmas sparkle ribbon and attached a few tiny Christmas ornaments to the bottom of the bow.

I have one more outfit to make that will be from the placemat which is deep green velvet with gold swirls. I bought taffeta in red and green plaid to use on the other side and taking a page from Dawn I am going to try to make it reversible and it will have a gold skirt.

I must say Lola sure does not need all these Christmas outfits BUT I am surprised on how much pleasure I get from making them.

LOL I know this post would be better with pics but have been too busy sewing to take any.

dawn27 · 10-25-2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DBlain

I have been sewing up a Christmas Storm and will have to take a few pictures. I have been trying to experiment with different styles.
On facebook I have seen dogs in fancy quilted harness vests so I thought I would try making one. I had a neighbor teach me how to make quilted fabric which we did it in a diamond pattern on cranberry colored velvet. I then made the vest and added gold and rhinestone beads on the cross lines of the diamond pattern. I added huge bow, I was so pleased with this, it came out very elegent and might be the best thing I have made.

I also decided to try making some outfits out of fancy Christmas napkins and placemats that I do not use. And since I wanted a few different looks with the same Christmas napkin I made two detachable skirts for it. I had an old dress with a beautiful red curly tutu, and since I no longer liked the bodice I cut it apart and ran Velcro along the waist area of the tutu. The other skirt is a green and gold stripe. So now I have three different looks made from one bodice. LOL I am calling it "From Sporty to Evening"

I was given some fabric that I love, it is a navy background filled with light blue and silver sparkle Christmas ornaments. I combined two materials for the skirt and made a big bow out of Christmas sparkle ribbon and attached a few tiny Christmas ornaments to the bottom of the bow.

I have one more outfit to make that will be from the placemat which is deep green velvet with gold swirls. I bought taffeta in red and green plaid to use on the other side and taking a page from Dawn I am going to try to make it reversible and it will have a gold skirt.

I must say Lola sure does not need all these Christmas outfits BUT I am surprised on how much pleasure I get from making them.

LOL I know this post would be better with pics but have been too busy sewing to take any.

Nice job Donna, I still want to try my hand at the detachable skirt thing. Boy both you and your DH are on a roll doing all sorts of neat stuff. Hopefully you share photos of your work.

DBlain · 10-25-2013, 09:23 AM

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...r&notif_t=like

there is a pic of the bed my hubby is making, still a work in progress, then I have to make the pillow and want to figure out how to sew in a zipper

buffy512 · 10-29-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rubymoon2072

funny I was just thinking today of a what I could do that would be new and amazing....no bells going off yet!

I say you did come up with a bright idea! Bells involved!!!

horsnaround · 10-29-2013, 06:58 PM

Fabric bought making Christmas dresses tomorrow Now to think of the background

crazydoglade · 10-31-2013, 08:09 PM

Just pleated a bodice for Izzy. Thinking of using velvet for the for the skirt. Maybe matching velvet harnesses for the boys.

courtney1121 · 11-01-2013, 07:47 AM

I was able to pick up cute Mr and Mrs Claus outfits at a discount store that I think I am going to use that this year. I need to think of a background as well. I wanted to do a leopard christmas theme but I might wait til next year. The outfits I would have gotten for that are so cute but little pricey.

Ruff Ruff Couture Gia Dog Dress
Ruff Ruff Couture Frankie Dog Vest

I was gonna puff up Mia's hair too to make it look jersey shore and spike up Geno's hair as well haha

rubymoon2072 · 11-01-2013, 09:11 AM

Those are adorable but yikes on the price. lol

rubymoon2072 · 11-01-2013, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by buffy512

I say you did come up with a bright idea! Bells involved!!!

hehehe ok that may be a good idea!!

dawn27 · 11-01-2013, 12:48 PM

Headed to the fabric store next week to see what I can find.

Joann's has their 25% off coupon for Veterans Day good Nov. 7 - 9th

10-24-2013, 07:46 AM	#1
courtney1121 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,116	Christmas Themes Anyone think yet of what they wanna dress up their babies in for Christmas? We did beautiful Tartan/Plaid theme outfits made by an amazing YT member last year. This year, I have no idea what I want to do. Give me ideas so I can steal them as my own haha jk I would also love to see what you've done in the past as well. __________________ Courtney Geno Bambino Mia Bella

10-24-2013, 10:15 AM	#2
horsnaround ♥Trained by my pups♥ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: with my yorkies Posts: 11,721 Blog Entries: 1	I am still trying to figure out what I'm going to do Look forward to some ideas __________________ loving life with my furry friends

10-24-2013, 10:42 AM	#3
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	funny I was just thinking today of a what I could do that would be new and amazing....no bells going off yet! __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

10-24-2013, 11:31 AM	#4
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	Well I'm fairly new to the doggy sewing world and Christmas is too far away to give it any thought. I do want to do something up for the CCE so I guess I should get started on some idea of my own. Im thinking something simple like red corduroy with white lace or something sheer for the girls and a green and red vest or simple bow tie for Quincy. __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

10-25-2013, 05:36 AM	#5
DBlain Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland County MI Posts: 6,190	I have been sewing up a Christmas Storm and will have to take a few pictures. I have been trying to experiment with different styles. On facebook I have seen dogs in fancy quilted harness vests so I thought I would try making one. I had a neighbor teach me how to make quilted fabric which we did it in a diamond pattern on cranberry colored velvet. I then made the vest and added gold and rhinestone beads on the cross lines of the diamond pattern. I added huge bow, I was so pleased with this, it came out very elegent and might be the best thing I have made. I also decided to try making some outfits out of fancy Christmas napkins and placemats that I do not use. And since I wanted a few different looks with the same Christmas napkin I made two detachable skirts for it. I had an old dress with a beautiful red curly tutu, and since I no longer liked the bodice I cut it apart and ran Velcro along the waist area of the tutu. The other skirt is a green and gold stripe. So now I have three different looks made from one bodice. LOL I am calling it "From Sporty to Evening" I was given some fabric that I love, it is a navy background filled with light blue and silver sparkle Christmas ornaments. I combined two materials for the skirt and made a big bow out of Christmas sparkle ribbon and attached a few tiny Christmas ornaments to the bottom of the bow. I have one more outfit to make that will be from the placemat which is deep green velvet with gold swirls. I bought taffeta in red and green plaid to use on the other side and taking a page from Dawn I am going to try to make it reversible and it will have a gold skirt. I must say Lola sure does not need all these Christmas outfits BUT I am surprised on how much pleasure I get from making them. LOL I know this post would be better with pics but have been too busy sewing to take any. __________________ Lola my amazing little yorkie-pom Donna

10-25-2013, 09:23 AM	#7
DBlain Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland County MI Posts: 6,190	https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...r&notif_t=like there is a pic of the bed my hubby is making, still a work in progress, then I have to make the pillow and want to figure out how to sew in a zipper __________________ Lola my amazing little yorkie-pom Donna

10-29-2013, 06:58 PM	#9
horsnaround ♥Trained by my pups♥ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: with my yorkies Posts: 11,721 Blog Entries: 1	Fabric bought making Christmas dresses tomorrow Now to think of the background __________________ loving life with my furry friends

10-31-2013, 08:09 PM	#10
crazydoglade YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: california Posts: 405	Just pleated a bodice for Izzy. Thinking of using velvet for the for the skirt. Maybe matching velvet harnesses for the boys.

11-01-2013, 07:47 AM	#11
courtney1121 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,116	I was able to pick up cute Mr and Mrs Claus outfits at a discount store that I think I am going to use that this year. I need to think of a background as well. I wanted to do a leopard christmas theme but I might wait til next year. The outfits I would have gotten for that are so cute but little pricey. Ruff Ruff Couture Gia Dog Dress Ruff Ruff Couture Frankie Dog Vest I was gonna puff up Mia's hair too to make it look jersey shore and spike up Geno's hair as well haha __________________ Courtney Geno Bambino Mia Bella

11-01-2013, 09:11 AM	#12
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	Those are adorable but yikes on the price. lol __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

11-01-2013, 12:48 PM	#14
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	Headed to the fabric store next week to see what I can find. Joann's has their 25% off coupon for Veterans Day good Nov. 7 - 9th __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.