Remember the Trace & Stitch Dress I refashioned for my trip to Asheville a few months ago? Here…let me jog your memory.
I dug the dress, but just couldn’t come up with a good way to save the jacket part…until a surprisingly chilly day when my little Douglas didn’t want to go outside, that is!
First, I cut off one of the sleeves!
Then, I cut a hole through both sides of the sleeve that was big enough for Dougie’s legs to fit through.
THEN, I trimmed off the part of the sleeve that was too long for my pup. :)
Just look at my comfy cozy pooch now! :)
This sleeve trick is great for Dachshunds, as they’re usually too long for normal dog sweaters. Normal dog clothes tend to make them look like little puppy strippers wearing midriff-bearing crop tops :/
Luckily, Dougie gets to stay classy AND warm during this cold snap! ;)
YOU are a clever girl and THAT is one lucky dog! xo Diana
Did the doggy you were fostering get adopted?
It looks like he’s about to be! I’m so excited for him! :)
Yay!
I did this in 2012 for all 4 of our cocker spaniels! I had 2 shirts that were way too big, one hunter green thermal and one burgundy thermal. I cut all 4 sleeves off, made armholes, trimmed according to each dog’s length, and POOF!!! We had 4 sharp-dressed pooches, all ready for Christmas in their green & burgundy shirts! I plan to head to Goodwill and check out some sweaters for a few bucks and make some more extra extra warm ones for this cold here in PA!!! YAY for puppies!!! :D
Photos of Douglas always make me smile! Thanks for sharing him!
We just lost our little 10 year old doxie to lung cancer yesterday… I think it was Spencer’s nod to me that you did a refash for Douglas! What timing to see your sweet little guy! With tears and hugs , Melissa
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. :( I hope you find peace soon.
“little puppy strippers wearing midriff-bearing crop tops” That is too funny. Stay classy Dougie.
that was indeed very funny !!! I had a great laugh too.
AHH That is brilliant! What a great idea!!!
I hope its not too cold there in South Carolina, but regardless, I’m sure Douglas is happy with his extra layer. Stay warm and safe!
Perfect! We just got a mini dachshund and she is so tiny nothing fits. I am thinking my son’s old sweaters will be just right. Thank you!
Super cute! I have been sweater shopping for my maltipoo Winston and I love this idea~
How cute! I’ll bet you could do a whole line of coordinating outfits for dogs and their owners! :)
Loved Dougies outfit! He’s adorable!
That is soooo precious, wow, Douglas looks pretty happy oh and very handsome too!
Very clever and such a nice color on him too! Just think of all the future possibilities for a wardrobe for Douglas!! :)
This is SO cute! You are so creative. Love this post.
Xx
Rhea
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Love the hunter green on Douglas!
Love this idea!!! AndI have a pile of sleeves that I couldn’t make myself throw away!
Love it! My Coco (chihuahua mix) has at least 12 outfits (and counting). All but 1 was refashioned. Coco says hi to Dougie.
Dougie is so sweet and cute! You’re such a good mommy to make him a cool sweater.
Melting … melting … but in a good way!! So, so cute and very useful.
I have dachshunds, they won’t wear anything. Douglas looks so cute in his sweater.
That’s awesome!!
Very handsome!
Super cute!!
Love! So cute~
he looks so sweet and happy with it ! What a splendid idea :-)
Cutie dachsund! Nice refashion.
Dougie certainly looks handsome in his classy and WARM green sweater! What a great makeover! Love it….HA!
That is a brilliant idea – Dougie looks awesome in his sweater! Now if only I could find sweaters with large enough sleeves to fit my 60 lb Potcake! She has a redneck sweatshirt that I’ve adapted but I think the sleeve idea is fabulous, well done!
Where did you find that rug?! I love your blog but everytime I see the rug I become obsessed and memorized by its beauty! I must know!
Bonus points for Brilliance!
Just when you think Douglas can’t get any cuter and the refashionista can’t get anymore creative, BAM!
Nice work, and so glad his little belly is staying warm.
Now that is a great idea! I could see this working with cats too, especially if you need something post-surgery or to protect stitches.
So very cute and adorable
Fabulous idea! I will thrift shop for sweaters this weekend…
The best bit is that not only does Dougie get be warm and avoid looking like a “puppy stripper” but he still gets to go Commando.
Which is everything to a dog.
OMG! How cute is he? My daughter has a black Dachshund. We may have to try this
Ah! He’s too cute!
What a great idea for dachshunds! As an added bonus, we got to see DOUGLAS! He’s a cutie pie.
So cute!
Lauren
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That’s awesome!
Adorable! I think that’s just what the doctor ordered for my doxie (it’s absolutely freezing right now in NW Ohio!).
That little wrap for your dog is SO cute! Ha! Ha!
I love your pup! We have a chihuahua/dachsound mix, and she is the light of our lives! We take her with us when we go wheeling in our Jeep, and sometimes we stay out past sunset. When we slip on our hoodies, so does she… sort of. I took the sleeve from an old hoodie of mine (it was stained & torn), and turned it into a hoodie for Lula! I also took some old ski pants, & made her a waterproof, fleece lined (scraps from the old hoodie) overcoat! Now she is the most stylish pooch on the trails, not to mention the cutest!
That’s awesome!!
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