Sewing Projects for Your Dog

10 awesome sewing projects for dogs. Learn how to sew a bed, leash, toy, food mat, jacket, collar and much more! All free tutorials and projects.

Sewing projects for our furry family member is one of my favorite things.  

We have a cat, dog, two birds, two fish, two chickens and one duck.  So far, the dog and cat are the only pets that get a little sewn project.

My favorite part about it—- they don’t complain!  

They enjoy their new little beds, leashes, bows and toys just fine.  

They aren’t fussy and are super easy to please (not like a human who has lots of opinions!)

Different types of sewing projects for dogs

1. DIY Great Dog Beds: Crafting a comfortable retreat for your pup to snooze in style.
2. Puppy Apparel: Sewing adorable outfits and accessories to keep your furry friend fashionable and warm.
3. Toys Galore: Making homemade toys that entertain and stimulate your dog’s playful side.
4. Travel Essentials: Creating practical items like car seat covers and travel bowls for adventures with your canine companion.
5. Puppy Pouches and Bags: Sewing convenient pouches and bags for storing treats, waste bags, and other essentials on walks.
6. Safety First: Tips for choosing pet-safe fabrics and materials for sewing projects.
7. Customized Collars and Leashes: Adding personal touches to your dog’s accessories for a unique look.
8. Training Aids: Sewing training aids such as treat pouches or clicker holders to assist in teaching new tricks.
9. Upcycling Old Clothes: Repurposing old garments into new creations for your furry friend.
10. Sharing the Love: Donating handmade items to an animal shelter or gifting them to fellow dog owners to spread joy in the canine community.

Let’s dive into each of these projects and have some tail-wagging fun sewing for our beloved dogs!

Easy and Cute Dog Sewing Projects

Most of these projects can be sewn by a beginner or confident beginner. You’ll need a sewing machine that has the straight stitch. Any of these are great projects as it’s for an animal and they aren’t as picky when it comes to perfection.

Depending if you have a small dog or large dog, most of the projects can be adjusted or customized to your needs. Watch for the printable pattern and pattern pieces to make it even easier to take to your sewing machine. You’ll find these patterns include step-by-step photographs as well guiding you through these easy sewing projects.

To begin, dig through your fabric stash for the right pieces of fabric (which gives you a completely unique look) as no two pillows, bags or toys will be the same.

DIY Dog Bed

• Dog floor pillow using leftover quilt blocks
• How to sew a dog bed
• Large dog bed
• Easy dog bed tutorial
• Soft dog bed cover
• Dog bed with sides
• Insulated pet bed
• Vintage suitcase

Puppy Apparel

• How to make dog clothes
• Bella frill dress
• Dog Dress pattern
• Canine Coat
• Tweed Coat tutorial
• Pet coat from a flannel shirt
• Dog pants
• Dog hat cap
• Tank top for dogs
• Hoodie from a tshirt
• Pajamas for pets
• No sew dog bow tie
• Bandanas for dogs
• DIY dog bandana

DIY Dog Toys

• Dog toy tutorial
• Dog bone toy from jeans
• DIY dog toy bunny
• Water bottle dog toy
• DIY soft bone toy
• DIY fleece toy
• Squishy squeaky squares
• Scrap fabric toys
• Donut toys
• Puppy plush
• Recycled blue jean ball
• Poochie person dog toy

Travel Essentials

• DIY carrier
• DIY Dog leash with ribbon
• Make a large travel dog bed
• Sew a dog pack
• Dog Leash
• Ribbon Dog Leash
• Dog’s collar
• Crate Carrier cover
• Pet dish mat
• Dog harness
• DIY dog travel kit
• No sew washable travel dog bed
• Dog carrier sling

Puppy Pouches and Bags

• DIY dog poop bag holder
• Dog walking bag
• Doggy bag holder
• Sew a dog bag waste holder
• Cute dog bag poop holder
• Drawstring treat bag
• Dog treat pouch
• Puppy pouch treat
• Treat pouch with waterproof liner

WANT TO REMEMBER THIS? SAVE THE SEWING PROJECTS FOR DOGS TO YOUR FAVORITE DIY PINTEREST BOARD!

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