Creative Toolkit: Free Resources for Dog Wear Makers
Want to sew better dog stuff without starting from scratch? These freebies are here to help. Patterns, guides, cheat sheets, and little tools I use myself—grab what you need and get making.
Start Here – Fit & Sew with Confidence
Cozy Coat Pattern Package
Free printable pattern (Size M) plus beginner-friendly sewing guide and videos. Everything you need to go from “I’ve never made a dog coat” to “Look what I just made!”
Measure Your Dog Like a Pro
Watch a free 10-step video series and workbook to help you measure your pup for the perfect fit. Ideal for all coat shapes, body types, and beginner pattern-makers.
4 Steps to Fit Your Dog
Download this step-by-step guide and measuring workbook to get an accurate fit—especially for deep, round, or hard-to-fit chests. A perfect first step into custom dog wear.
Design Tools – Sketch, Plan, & Hack
Sketch Your Dog Wear Ideas
Download front and side sketch templates to plan your next dog coat. Perfect for visualizing your ideas and mapping out fit, details, and accessories—no drawing skills needed.
Design Your Own Dog Coat
Use this dog coat design kit to plan your look with templates, mood boards, and prompts.
Great for beginners exploring custom design or pattern hacking.
Free Illustrator Cheat Sheet
Download this printable cheat sheet to learn the tools for digitizing your patterns in Adobe Illustrator. Made for beginners who want to create digital dog wear designs.
From Hobby to Side Hustle – Let’s Make it Real
2025/26 Dog Wear Trend Workbook
Stay ahead of trends with this workbook to map colours, fabrics, and silhouettes. Whether you're planning a full collection or just looking for seasonal inspiration—it’s all here.
Where to Find Your Creative People
Learn where to find and connect with other makers, sewers, and dog wear designers in your community and virtually. Build a support network that fuels your creativity and momentum.
Behind the Brand:
My Technical Toolkit
Want to know what I actually use to run this business? This toolkit shares my go-to tools for pattern making, video editing, podcasting, and organizing it all without losing my mind.
More Free Tools to Fuel Your Next Idea
Sewing Freebies
From bandanas to bias tape, freebies help you build sewing skills without the overwhelm.
Knitting Freebies
Yarn charts, finishing tricks, and pompom hacks to keep your dog sweaters stress-free and looking pro.
Blog Resources
Tips, patterns, and stories to help you sew smarter, design better, and grow your dog wear dreams.
Podcast Episodes
Behind-the-scenes chats about patterns, pups, and the courage to build what you love.
Everyday Dog Love – Just for Fun
Not ready to draft a pattern? Start with this simple homemade balm I use on Scout in the winter and summer to protect her paws from the elements.
It's made with all natural ingredients, completely non-toxic, and Scout LOVES it!