Have you ever thought that your mewing pet also needs a wardrobe? Most likely, no, because sometimes it's enough just to love a cat and take care of it. However, this is not the case. Some breeds, especially short-haired , need suitable clothing that will save them from the inter-seasonal lack of heating or protect them from the sun or a draft in the hot summer. You do not have to buy wardrobe items for pets in expensive stores, there is always the opportunity to make clothes for cats with their own hands. Having performed simple actions, you can put a pet in an exclusive suit or pajamas. This is especially true for sphinxes.
What do you need to make clothes for bald cats?
To make the final result pleased with a neat appearance, you will need:
- sharp scissors;
- Threads and needles (sewing machine);
- matter, preferably natural and very soft;
- elements of decorative finishes.
Let's proceed:
- It is necessary to catch a pet and take measurements from it. It is better to clarify the size several times, so that the final result would ideally sit on the pet, he did not rub it anywhere or was not too large. At this stage, we know the length from neck to tail.
- Now we measure the volume of the animal's chest.
- Next, we adjust the standard pattern to the size of your pet. This template will create an incredible number of a variety of outfits, from everyday to overalls and ending with an evening or festive dress. It is enough to print it out or transfer it to paper, fit it to the "dimensions" of the pet and start creating a masterpiece ..
- The next step is to transfer the outline to the fabric. You can do this by a piece of soap, colored chalk or, in extreme cases, a marker. Remember that the marker can leave marks on the fabric that will be visible in the seams area.
- Now you need to sweep the seams. This will allow you to do further work smoothly and accurately, without fearing that the product will "crawl" in different directions. Do it better by hand using a thread and a needle. It is possible to fasten the fabric with pins, needles or special pins. After that, we sew details with a sewing machine or with our own hands. Do it with the wrong side! On the back or belly sewn lightning, buttons or Velcro, depending on the preference and model. Make sure that the seams and decorative finish do not rub the delicate skin of the pet, otherwise all efforts will go wrong, because he simply does not want to be in uncomfortable clothes.
- We turn the fabric "on the face", we decorate at will or necessity and try on!
- Remember that there is always the possibility to supplement the model with such elements as: hood, pockets, skirt, sleeves and so on. This will make the clothes for the cat even more elegant, original and modern.
That, in principle, and all that is required, so that the Sphinx did not hang in the winter on the battery, but pleased you with energy and cheerfulness.
A few tips on sewing clothes for cats of sphinxes on their own:
- Use soft natural fabrics.
- Do not overload the product with decorative elements.
- Clothes should not only be beautiful, but also comfortable.
- As fasteners it is better to use Velcro, buttons or secret zippers.
- Seams should not be rough, because rubbing the skin can not be avoided.
- If you plan to sew several models, make a pattern of cardboard or oilcloth.
- Knits perfectly stretches, remember this.
Here, in principle, and all the nuances that can restrain the flight of fantasy mistress, who wants, so that her pet looked elegant, stylish and unusual.