The rain can be rough on all of us, including our little puppy companions. Why not make it easier on them? This super easy DIY puppy poncho can be sewn together in about an hour, and it’ll make those dreaded rainy day walks a little easier on everyone.
Fabrics & materials used:
- 1 yard 4 ox. True Blue 4-Ply Water Repellent Nylon Taslan
- 1 pkg Sew On Velcro
All you need for this project are two large ovals (the length of your pet + the length of their chest, with a hole cut 1/3 of the way in to fit their head), two 4″ strips (the length of their waist + 2″), four side hood panels (the curve should measure from the base of the neck to about 2″-3″ past the ears), and two 2″ center hood strips (the same length of the curve on your hood panels).
Begin by sewing two of your side hood panels to either side of a center hood panel. I tapered mine slightly so it would be smaller at the neck, but this is optional.
Be sure to clip your seam allowances, especially along any curves. This ensures that your seams will lay flat, without any unwanted pulling or ruching.
Repeat for the lining, and then attach your lining and outer layer along the front of the hood, right sides together. Turn right-side out, iron, and top-stitch, like below.
Pin and stay-stitch the hood along the neckline of the right side of your outer later. Be sure to put it toward the back side, which will be the longer end of the oval, facing forward.
Your lining and outer layer can then be pinned with right sides together, like you see above. Leave about 4″ open on either side; this is how you’ll close the neckline.
Turn the jacket right-side out, and pull the neckline through the 4″ opening you left. You should be able to place the right sides of the neckline together and sew about halfway around the circle.
Repeat through the opposite 4″ opening to complete the neckline. Once you’ve fully sewn around the circle, clip your seams again, press, and top-stitch.
Lastly, pin along the openings left in the sides of your pet’s poncho, and top-stitch along the jacket’s entire circumference.
As an optional addition for those especially windy days, I also created a little belt. To make your own, sew two strips together, leaving a small opening at one of the short ends. Turn it right-side out, top-stitch, and add a couple strips of Velcro!
Warning: rain may cause sleepiness.
