Episode 17 - Start Here - Sew Your First Dog Coat (Free Pattern Inside)

Episode Air Date: August 1, 2025

Runtime: 6:42

✨ Episode Summary

Every maker starts somewhere. And if you’ve been circling the idea of sewing for your dog—saving posts, pinning ideas, watching tutorials but not actually starting—this episode is your invitation to finally begin.

Inside, I share the story of the first coat I ever made for Scout (spoiler: it was too short and didn’t fit at all), and how that frustration led me to create the resource I wish I had back then: the Cozy Coat Pattern Pack. It’s not just a free pattern—it’s a complete starter kit designed to walk you through your first dog coat with clarity, support, and real guidance.

If you're craving a place to begin that doesn’t leave you guessing, this is it.

🕒 Episode Highlights

Here are a few key moments from this episode:
00:00 – The Coat That Didn’t Fit
How a well-meaning first project turned into a too-short coat—and what I learned from it.  
01:42 – What I Wish I Had Starting Out
Why I created the Cozy Coat Pattern Pack to solve the fit and measurement overwhelm.  
03:08 – What’s Inside the Free Pattern Pack
A breakdown of the pattern, measuring workbook, sewing guide, and how-to videos.  
05:16 – Measuring Without Guesswork
How to measure your dog properly—and why most tutorials skip this crucial step.  
07:01 – Why This Isn’t Just a Pattern
How this pack builds your confidence so you can stop second-guessing your skills.  
08:46 – What Happens Next
When you’re ready to customize, Hack Your Pattern is your next step.

🧵 What You’ll Learn

📥 Ready to Take the Next Step?

Download the free Cozy Coat Pattern Pack and make your first dog coat without second guessing. It includes a printable pattern, a video tutorial, a step-by-step guide, and a measuring workbook to help you get it right the first time.

Resource Links Mentioned
Cozy Coat Pattern Pack (Free Download)
Hack Your Pattern Course
TDWMI Creative Circle

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DM me anytime over on Instagram @thankdogwemadeit, or come join the conversation inside the Creative Circle. This is exactly the kind of stuff we talk about together.

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You don’t have to do this alone—and you’re definitely not the only one feeling it.