30 Dog Sewing Patterns (Clothes & Accessories)

October 13, 2022September 14, 2022 by Staff Writer

Sewing for the dogs in your life can be super fun! I looked all over the Internet and found 30 great sewing patterns for clothes and accessories for dogs of all shapes and sizes. There are even 11 free downloads included!

In this article, I’ll cover all sorts of garments from t-shirts and jackets to dresses and costumes, as well as essential accessories like collars, beds, and even diapers. I’ll give you all the essential information about the sizing, design features, required fabrics, and format of the pattern, as well as let you know whether the pattern is suitable for beginners.

Contents list:

Bandanas & neckerchiefs
Shirts
Dresses
Coats & jackets
Onesies & pajamas
Diapers
Hoodies
Harnesses
Collar & leash
Hat
Beds
Costumes

Dog bandana / neckerchief

Triangular Dog Bandana (+Video)

Download now from Spoonflower – FREE

Sizes: XS-XL. Size is determined by the length of your pet’s current collar.
Design: Traditional, triangular bandana. Attaches to the collar. Unlined. Washable.
Fabric needed: Light to medium-weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, cotton twill, or linen.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size. Photo instructions are available on the blog post. There’s also a video tutorial available here.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. The style of the bandana is very simple. The fabrics used are easy to press and easy to sew and there’s a helpful video tutorial included.

Dog shirts

Raglan Sleeved Dog T-Shirt

Buy now from Milla Milla – $8

Sizes: 3XS – 8XL. Additional sizes for dachshunds and French bulldogs.
Design: Raglan sleeve dog t-shirt. Long or short sleeves. Ribbed neckband. Curved bottom hem.
Fabric needed: Light to medium weight knit fabrics like cotton jersey, sweatshirt fabric, ponte or scuba.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. This is a fairly simple project with not much fitting involved, and raglan sleeves are easy to sew. This is a good pattern for beginners who want to practice sewing with knits.

Short-Sleeved Knit T-Shirt

Buy now from formpatternshop on Etsy – approx. $11.80

Sizes: XS – 2XL.
Design: Short-sleeve dog t-shirt. Ribbed neckband. Princess seams for fitting. Curved bottom hem. Optional color blocking.
Fabric needed: Light to medium weight knit fabrics like cotton jersey, sweatshirt fabric, ponte, or scuba. Optional ribbing for the neckband.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size. Illustrated instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think this project would be good for an advanced beginner. Some experience with sewing knit fabrics would be useful due to the curved seams, fitting the neckband and sleeves.

Sleeveless Dog T-Shirt

Buy now from CASstudioshop on Etsy – approx. $9.50

Sizes: L – 2XL.
Design: Sleeveless dog shirt with arm and neckbands. Curved bottom hem. Close fitting.
Fabric needed: Light to medium weight knit fabrics like cotton jersey, sweatshirt fabric, ponte or scuba. Optional ribbing for the neck and armbands.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think this project would be a good one for a beginner. The design of the t-shirt is very simple with no sleeves to set in. A more stable jersey may be used to make the process easier.

Dog T-Shirt with Velcro Closure

Read tutorial on Vivatveritas – FREE

Sizes: The pattern is drawn based on your own dog’s measurements with instructions provided in the blog post.
Design: Sleeveless dog shirt with bias bound neck, armholes, and edges. Velcro closure on the chest.
Fabric needed: Light to medium weight knit fabrics like cotton jersey, sweatshirt fabric, ponte or scuba. Old t-shirts can be used as well.
Format: Instructions on how to draw your own pattern are provided within the blog post.
Suitable for beginners? No. I think this project might be better suited to an advanced beginner to intermediate sewist. Drawing out the pattern could prove difficult to a complete beginner and bias binding the edges of the t-shirt could be challenging for someone with no sewing experience.

Lumberjack Dog Shirt

Buy now from SofiandFriends on Etsy – approx. $22

Sizes: 2XS – 2XL.
Design: Traditional lumberjack-style dog shirt. Shirt collar. Button placket. Back yoke. Patch pockets. Stretchy cuffs. Curved bottom hem. Snaps or velcro fastening. D-ring at the back to attach leash.
Fabric needed: Light to medium-weight woven fabrics like cotton, cotton lawn, cotton twill, or linen.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size.
Suitable for beginners? No. I think this pattern would better suit an intermediate to advanced sewist due to the tricky nature of sewing the collar, the patch pockets, and the button placket. The pattern pieces of the shirt are quite small so this could be a fiddly sew for a complete beginner.

Dog Dresses

Dog Tutu Dress

Download now from Mini & Tara – FREE

Sizes: XS – 2XL.
Design: Ballerina-style dog tutu dress. T-shirt style knit top. Full, tulle skirt. Decorative ribbon waistband. Elasticated waist to fit.
Fabric needed: Light to medium-weight jersey for the top. Tulle or netting for the skirt.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size. Scroll down to the end of the article and click on the “tweet” button to access the download files. You won’t actually have to tweet anything, the download links will become visible once you click the button.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think this pattern could suit an adventurous beginner wanting to try out working with tricky fabrics such as tulle and netting. The design of the top and skirt are very simple and not a lot of fitting is involved.

“Olivia” Fit and Flare Dog Dress

Buy now from SofiandFriends on Etsy – approx. $22

Sizes: 2XS – 2XL.
Design: Fit and flare style dog dress. Fully lined. Velcro closure. Gathered skirt. Optional shoulder frills and bow. Optional front yoke. D-ring to attach the leash.
Fabric needed: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like cotton, cotton poplin, quilting cotton, or cotton lawn.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size. This pattern is available in individual sizes for a reduced price here.
Suitable for beginners? No. There are quite a few details involved in this dress such as sewing the yokes, lining, and gathering. Sewing on such a small scale could prove difficult for someone with no sewing experience.

“Roxanne” Halter Neck Dog Dress

Buy now from FancyCanine on Etsy – approx. $25

Sizes: XXS – XXL.
Design: Halter neck dog dress. Fully lined. Velcro closure. Gathered skirt. Optional shoulder frills and bow or buttons. Options for color blocking and piping.
Fabric needed: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like cotton, cotton poplin, quilting cotton, or cotton lawn.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size.
Suitable for beginners? No. I think this dress would better suit an intermediate sewist. Some of the details involved could be difficult for a complete beginner such as lining the dress and attaching the piping.

Knit Sleeveless Dog Sweater

Download now from See Kate Sew – FREE

Sizes: 2XS – S
Design: Sleeveless knit sweater for small dogs. Ribbed neckband. Straight hem.
Fabric needed: Old / thrifted knit sweater with a ribbed waistband to use for the neckband.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. There aren’t too many pattern pieces, and it’s a simple style. The instructions are illustrated and easy to follow.

Dog coats & jackets

Basic Dog Coat (+Video)

Watch tutorial on Professor Pincushion – FREE

Sizes: The pattern is drawn based on your own dog’s measurements.
Design: Simple dog overcoat. Velcro closure on the underbelly and neck. Fully lined. Decorative edging. Washable.
Fabric needed: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like brushed cotton, cotton, cotton twill, fleece, or plush. Choose the fabric depending on how warm you want the coat to be.
Format: Instructions for drawing your own pattern are included in the YouTube video tutorial.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think this would be a good project for a beginner. This is a simple coat with an easy-to-attach fastening. Use a thinner fabric to make the sewing process easier. The video tutorial will be helpful for a beginner as well.

Small Dog Coat

Download now from The Spruce Crafts – FREE

Sizes: One size, fits small dogs. The pattern can be adapted to fit your own dog.
Design: Simple style, flat dog coat. Fleece lining. Can be made reversible. Velcro closure.
Fabric needed: Light to medium weight, water-resistant woven fabric for the outer layer like vinyl, oilcloth, or nylon. Fleece or plush fabric for the lining.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think this could suit a beginner with some sewing knowledge. The design of the coat is simple but working with the water-resistant fabric and thick fleece could prove tricky for a complete beginner.

“Burda no.133” Dog Coat with Collar

Buy now from Burda – $8.99

Sizes: S – L
Design: Smart style dog coat. Neck collar. Snap fastenings under the neck. Velcro closure on the underbelly. Elastic under the tail. Quilted lining. Bias bound edges. Curved bottom hem.
Fabric needed: Light to medium weight woven fabrics for the outer layer like cotton or wool. Quilted lining fabric for the inside.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size.
Suitable for beginners? No. I think this pattern would better suit an intermediate to advanced sewist. The snap fastenings could prove difficult and bias binding edges can be challenging, especially on thick fabrics.

“S9426” Quilted Dog Coat with Hood

Buy now from Simplicity – $14.67

Sizes: S – L
Design: Quilted dog coat. Velcro closure under the neck and the belly. Two views: collar or hood. Curved bottom hem. Fully lined. Options for color blocking.
Fabric needed: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like cotton, cotton blends, denim, wool, fleece, or nylon.
Format: Paper pattern. Instructions are included with the pattern.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think an advanced or adventurous beginner could have a go at this pattern. The design of the coat is simple with no tricky fastenings. Make the version without a hood for a simpler project.

“S8861” Dog Coat with Optional Hood and Pockets

Buy now from Simplicity – $13.97

Sizes: S – L
Design: Sleeveless or sleeved dog coat with optional hood or neckband. Velcro clorure. Optional patch pockets with flaps.
Fabric needed: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like cotton, cotton blends, cotton twill, denim, wool, fleece, or nylon.
Format: Paper pattern. Instructions are included with the pattern.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think an advanced beginner could have a go at the easier versions of this pattern without the optional extras. The additions such as the hood and pocket details would better suit an intermediate to advanced sewist with more experience.

Simple Raincoat for Dogs

Buy now from PatternDog on Etsy – approx. $7

Sizes: 2XS – 3XL.
Design: Simple dog raincoat. Velcro closure on the chest and the belly. Fully lined. Bias bound edges.
Fabric needed: Light to medium-weight, water-resistant woven fabrics like nylon or vinyl. Fleece, polar fleece, or plush fabric for the lining.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size. Illustrated instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think an adventurous beginner could have a go at this pattern. Some sewing experience would be an advantage as elements such as sewing with a waterproof fabric, lining, and bias binding the edges can be a fiddly sew.

Dog Coat with Bound Edges

Download now from Closet Core Patterns – FREE

Sizes: 8” – 28” (back length).
Design: Simple dog coat. Velcro closure on the chest and the belly. Fully lined. Bias bound edges.
Fabric needed: Medium to heavy weight woven fabric for the outer layer, like canvas, twill, denim, nylon or goretex, and wool. Sherpa, fleece, flannel, or quilting cotton for the lining.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size. Photo instructions are included on the blog post.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think this pattern would suit a confident beginner. The instructions are clear, and the pattern is relatively simple. Some previous sewing experience would be helpful for the lining and the bias-bound edges.

Dog onesie / pajama

Dog Pajamas

Download now from MimiandTaraStore on Etsy – approx. $16

Sizes: 2XS – 4XL
Design: Dog pajamas/onesie. Long sleeves. Long legs. Opening under the tummy.
Fabric needed: Light to medium-weight knit fabrics like cotton jersey, French terry, viscose jersey, or double knit. You can also use old t-shirts.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size. Photo instructions are available for free on this blog post. Individual sizes can be purchased at a lower cost here.
Suitable for beginners? No. I think this pattern would better suit an intermediate sewist. The shape of the pajamas is quite a fiddly sew, and some sewing experience with knit or jersey fabric would be an advantage.

Dog diapers

Dog Diaper / Sanitary Panties

Buy now from dogwearmillamilla on Etsy – $10 – 15

Sizes: S – XL
Design: Dog diaper/sanitary pants. Make with or without frills. Elasticated ribbing at the waist and legs. Hole for tail.
Fabric needed: Light to medium weight knit fabrics like cotton jersey, French terry, viscose jersey, or double knit. You can also use old t-shirts.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size. The patterns in different sizes are sold separately to the video instructions. You can access the listings here: Size S, Size M, Size L, Size XL, Instructions.
Suitable for beginners? I think this pattern could suit an advanced beginner to intermediate sewist. Because the garment is so small, the sewing of the neck and leg cuffs could be fiddly for someone with no sewing experience.

High-Waisted Dog Diaper / Sanitary Panties

Buy now from MimiandTaraStore on Etsy – approx. $16

Sizes: XS – 2XL
Design: Dog diaper/sanitary panties. Velcro closure on the top of the body. Hole for tail. Optional binding finish on the edges. Fully lined.
Fabric needed: Light to medium weight knit or woven fabrics like quilting cotton, cotton jersey, French terry, viscose jersey, or double knit.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size. Individual sizes are also available at a reduced price. Photo instructions are available for free on this blog post.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. There’s only 1 pattern piece, and the diaper can be made without binding to make it even easier. You can use a stable woven fabric since the piece completely opens up, making this project perfect for beginners.

Dog Hoodie

Dog Hoodie with Ribbed Cuffs

Buy now from formpatternshop on Etsy – approx. $12

Sizes: XS – 2XL
Design: Hooded dog sweater. Seams on the underbody. Ribbing on the hem and the cuffs. Curved bottom hem. Customizable body length.
Fabric needed: Light to medium-weight knit fabrics like cotton jersey, French terry, sweatshirt fabric, fleece, or scuba.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size. Illustrated instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think an adventurous beginner could have a go at this project. The design of the hoodie is fairly simple and a stable knit fabric can be used to make the sewing process easier. Some experience with sewing knit fabrics could be helpful when it comes to attaching the ribbing and sewing the hood.

Dog Harnesses

“M7796” Dog Harness with Optional Cape

Buy now from Something Delightful – $18.95

Sizes: S – XL.
Design: Dog harness with adjustable straps. D-ring to attach leash. Optional hat and cape patterns. Velcro closure.
Fabric needed: Light to medium-weight woven fabrics like cotton, cotton blends, denim, or cotton twill.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size.
Suitable for beginners? No. I think this pattern would better suit an intermediate sewist. Some elements of the harness would be quite tricky to sew and accuracy would be needed with sewing the thinner, adjustable straps.

Dog Vest Harness

Buy now from Mimi and Tara – approx. $16

Sizes: XS – 2XL.
Design: Vest shaped harness. Velcro closure on the chest and the belly. Fully lined. Two D-rings to clip the leash on. Optional bound edges.
Fabric needed: Light, medium or heavy-weight woven fabrics like cotton, cotton blends, denim, wool, faux-fur, sherpa or cotton twill. Choose the weight of the fabric depending on how warm you want the vest to be.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size. Individual sizes are also available for a reduced price. Photo instructions are available for free on this blog post.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. It’s a simple pattern with only one pattern piece and no tricky closures.. Choose a medium-weight fabric and construct it without bound edges to make it easier.

Dog Collar / Leash

Free Dog Collar and Leash

Read tutorial on Spoonflower – FREE

Sizes: The pattern is drawn from your own pet’s measurements.
Design: Dog collar and leash. Slider to adjust size. Plastic clip fastening. Metal ring to attach leash.
Fabric needed: Medium to heavy-weight woven fabrics like cotton, cotton blends, denim, cotton twill. Nylon webbing.
Format: Instructions for drawing your own pattern are included in the tutorial. Photo instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think a beginner could attempt this pattern. The design is simple and lots of photos are included within the instructions to make the process easier.

Dog Hat

Dog Cap with Visor

Download now from Mimi and Tara – FREE

Sizes: XS – 2XL.
Design: Dog cap with visor. Fully lined. String fastening under the chin. Openings for ears. Optional sewn-on embellishments.
Fabric needed: Medium to heavy-weight woven fabrics like corduroy, denim, cotton twill, and upholstery fabric. Plastic, vinyl, waterproof or thick fabric to make the visor stand up.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size. Scroll down to the end of the article and click on the “tweet” button to access the download files. You won’t actually have to tweet anything, the download links will become visible once you click the button.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think an adventurous beginner could have a go at this pattern. The instructions are clear with photo illustrations throughout. The cap is a simple style but could be fiddly to sew if your dog is very small.

Dog Beds

“S9524” Square Dog Bed

Buy now from Simplicity – $13.97

Sizes: One size.
Design: Square pet bed with two higher sides. Fleece lined top for comfort. Polyester fiber filling. Optional bone-shaped pillow toy.
Fabric needed: Light to medium-weight woven fabric for the bottom and the sides like twill, canvas, suede, or upholstery fabric. Fleece, plush, or fur for the inside of the bed. Heavyweight interfacing. Polyester fiber filling.
Format: Paper pattern. Instructions are included with the pattern.
Suitable for beginners? No. This project is better suited for an intermediate sewist as the pattern pieces are quite large and sewing a 3D object can be difficult to sew, especially when using thick fabrics and heavyweight interfacing.

“S9510” Oblong Dog Bed in Three Sizes

Buy now from Simplicity – $13.97

Sizes: S – L.
Design: Oblong-shaped pet bed. Removable, washable cover. Fleece lind top for comfort. Envelope closure on the bottom. Optional pattern pieces for a dog coat, leash, and harness.
Fabric needed: Medium-weight woven fabric for the bottom and sides like twill, canvas, suede, or upholstery fabric. Fleece, plush, or fur for the top of the bed.
Format: Paper pattern. Instructions are included with the pattern.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think a beginner could definitely have a go at this dog bed since the design is very simple. Some of the optional extras in the pattern such as the dog coat and harness would better suit an intermediate sewist due to the trickier nature of some of the details such as bias binding the edges.

Dog Costumes

“M7495” Pumpkin, Hero, Vampire, and Dress Costumes

Buy now from Something Delightful – $17.95

Sizes: S – 2XL.
Design: Four Halloween costumes for dogs. Velcro closure under the body. Vampire costume with cape, collar and bow tie. Pumpkin costume with gathered skirt. Superhero cape with optional applique detail. Dress with gathered skirt.
Fabric needed: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like cotton, cotton poplin, or cotton twill. Tulle and netting for the skirt.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size. Instructions are included with the pattern.
Suitable for beginners? The superhero costume is suitable for a beginner. The vampire and pumpkin costumes are better suited for an intermediate sewist. Sewing with net and tulle could be difficult for a complete beginner.

Santa Claus Dress

Download now from Mimi and Tara – FREE

Sizes: XS – 2XL.
Design: Santa suit with faux fur collar trim. Faux button placket. White belt detail. Curved hem. Bow and pompom decoration.
Fabric needed: Light to medium weight woven or knit fabric like velvet, fleece, plush, fleece, tweed, or wool. Faux fur for the trims.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size. Photo instructions are included in the blog post. Scroll down to the end of the article and click on the “tweet” button to access the download files. You won’t actually have to tweet anything, the download links will become visible once you click the button.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think an adventurous beginner could have a go at this pattern. Buttons and buttonholes are used for the fastenings but hook and loop tape could be used instead to make the process easier.

Witch Halloween Dog Costume

Download now from Mimi and Tara – FREE

Sizes: XS – 2XL.
Design: Witch costume for dogs. Long sleeves. Skirt with zigzag hem. Ribbon trim. Chiffon overlay. Optional witch hat accessory.
Fabric needed: Light to medium-weight knit or stretchy fabrics like cotton jersey, velvet, viscose jersey, or scuba. Thick felt or rubber for the hat.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter size. Scroll down to the end of the article and click on the “tweet” button to access the download files. You won’t actually have to tweet anything, the download links will become visible once you click the button.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. I think an adventurous beginner could have a go at this pattern. The design is fairly simple with good photo instructions. Buttons and buttonholes are used for the fastenings but hook and loop tape could be used instead to make the process easier. The chiffon overlay could be a little tricky to sew but it could be left off if preferred.

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This article was written by Sally Gauntlett and edited by Nisan Aktürk.

Sally Gauntlett (author)
Sally started sewing as a child. In 2008, she started a handmade business selling personalized gifts and homeware. She then became a sewing content creator, sharing her makes on Youtube and Instagram. Read more…