Worth It or Not: Weighing the Time and Cost of Your Design Hacks

Not every pattern is meant to be hacked—and if you’ve ever found yourself knee-deep in a dog coat redesign that just isn’t working, the problem might not be your idea—it might be the pattern you started with.

Hackable or Headache - Picking the Right Pattern to Modify

Not every pattern is meant to be hacked—and if you’ve ever found yourself knee-deep in a dog coat redesign that just isn’t working, the problem might not be your idea—it might be the pattern you started with.

From Maker to Market - Turning Handmade Into Business

Whether you're just starting or have been making dog wear for a while, there comes a moment when you think: Could I actually design something of my own? Not just tweak someone else’s pattern... but truly bring your own idea to life?

Pivoting Isn’t Failure – What Changing My Dog Wear Business Taught Me

Whether you're a maker, designer, or aspiring business owner in the dog wear space, this episode will help you reframe failure, recognize signs of misalignment, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

From Dog Wear Sketch to Sellable Pattern – A Roadmap from Patterns to Profits

From that initial spark of nostalgia to creating a pattern that others can sew, Jill walks through the process of turning a simple memory into a cozy, sellable dog coat.

You Don’t Just Want to Make Patterns—You Want to Create Your Own

If you’ve ever tweaked a dog wear pattern, imagined your own design, or thought, “Someone should totally make a pattern for this,”—this episode is for you.

Advanced Measuring Techniques for Pattern Designers

Learn the key measurements that create a better fit for dog wear designs. Master measuring like a pro and take your patterns to the next level.

Hack Your Pattern – How to Start Thinking Like a Dog Wear Designer

Ever finished sewing a dog coat and thought, “Next time, I’d make the belly band longer” or “I wish this had pockets”? That little voice? That’s your inner designer—and this episode is all about giving it a microphone.

How a Motorcycle Ride Sparked My Best-Selling Dog Coat Design

If you’ve ever struggled with getting the right fit in your dog wear designs, you’re not alone—this episode breaks down why fit matters and how it can make or break your pattern sales.

Getting the Fit Right: Understanding Dog Chest Shapes for Better Dog Wear

If you’ve ever struggled with getting the right fit in your dog wear designs, you’re not alone—this episode breaks down why fit matters and how it can make or break your pattern sales.

The Power of Community — Why Your People Matter More Than You Think

If you’re trying to grow a creative business on your own, it might be time to stop going solo—because the right community can be the difference between staying stuck and moving forward.

Plan Now, Sell More: Fall 25/26 Dog Wear Trends

If you're planning to sell dog wear patterns this fall, it's time to get ahead—because successful designers aren’t waiting until September to start.