Service Dog vest sewing tutorial & Pharaby helped me with a panic attack

[@JenFarrer]

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[@carolineestrada8760]

Thank you so much!!

[@JenFarrer]

Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you make a vest 😊

[@sallyride5506]

Great video

[@JenFarrer]

Thank you 😊

[@nessesings1047]

How to do without the pockets

[@melissam9797]

My daughter and I just made one for her dog. It turned out so well that we are going to make more. Thanks so much!!!

[@JenFarrer]

I’m so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching it 😁

[@CandyyTarantulas]

Omg thank you so mutch. I don’t have 40 dollars plus to get a vest, and my mom is good at sewing, so I’m gonna try to do this!

[@JenFarrer]

That is why I learn to make my own too! I found that Walmart had a really great deal on everything for the project. If your Walmart doesn’t sell fabric they probably still sell the zippers & the bias tape.

[@SophieandT]

If you ever make another vest I would so love another video to watch even if it's pretty much the same style! Thanks so much for making this I haven't seen another video that was so informational!

[@addisoncarr9478]

I know that this video is like 4 years old, but like its the most helpful video I could find on youtube that has great explanation and is very detailed! I love sewing and I didn't want to spend all the money on new gear for my SDiT, so this video was amazing for helping me to get a good start and finish. Super easy tutorial and it was my first time learning how to make an adjustable strap thanks to you! Now I can't stop making more vests because it's so fun and easy because of your video. Will definitely be recommending this video in the near future. Have a great day! :)

[@JenFarrer]

I’m glad it’s helpful! I have some other service dog resources on my website that might be helpful too JenFarrer.com

[@valeriefuquanOreo]

Thank you so much I am super new to the SD world and I had no idea that ordering a vest was such a long process! I love to sew and find this video very helpful! Can't wait to make my boy his first vest... Now he is in training so we will order patches that say that :) Thank you again

[@JenFarrer]

You are so welcome!

[@HortayaBorzaya]

Thanks for this! Was making a tan vest for my boy today :)

[@JenFarrer]

Have fun!

[@BernieWiseman]

I’ve been trying to make my own vest for the past week and this was the most useful video that answered pretty much every question I had last week when attempt to make my other vests. Thank you so much for making this tutorial and template! I can’t wait to get started on this new project ❤️

[@JenFarrer]

Mariana Espiritu oh yay! I’m so glad it was helpful 😃 If you make one I would love to see it!

[@alexiahurdle2579]

This is awesome and extremely helpful, more thorough then any other video I’ve watched !! Thank you so much 😊

[@JenFarrer]

Alexia Hurdle yay! I’m glad it’s helpful!

[@noellelaponte6834]

THANK YOU! I searched for a template for days, came across your video and just made the cutest vest for my dood!!! Cant thank you enough! 🥰

[@JenFarrer]

Oh yay!!! I’m so glad this was helpful for you!

[@Land_and_water637]

Thanks Jen! This is awsome! I was hoping to make a service dog vest for my service dog because they were so expensive!

[@ajurgo]

this is so perfect! We are just now realizing how hot my SDIT's vest can get. We are going to make one of these for hot days! Thank you!

[@JenFarrer]

I’m glad to hear you have found it helpful 🥳 I try to get the thinnest cotton (think bedsheet fabric) possible because it is really hot here in the summer too! Thank you for watching!

[@hellehansen8477]

Thanks for a great video ! I also suffer from PTSD and is blessed with the help from my standard poodle service dog Ilya ❤ She is my best friend and companion, she is regal as a Queen and she definitely deserves a pretty service dog vest to match her personality 😍 This toturial is super useful and I will get sewing very soon 😃 Thanks for raising awareness about PTSD and how service dogs can play an important role in our lives 🥰🐩

[@JenFarrer]

Thank you so much for the nice comment! I hope you love the vest you make 😊

[@ladylecter636]

I have a big rescue dog that I’m currently going through muzzle training with and I love this tutorial as I am making her some very bright and pretty DIY vests so that she can still look gorgeous even with her muzzle

[@JenFarrer]

That is a good idea!

[@SophieandT]

Thanks so much for making this video I'm definitely going to try and make one

[@kippykuiper5154]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I'm making a training vest for my reactive dog so we don't get interrupted too much while training in parks and other public spaces (as part of his remedial socialisation). I'll update on how the vest turns out!

[@marymorales2978]

Thank you so much for posting this video. Sorry you had a panic attack!

[@MelissaSeoulLiving2023]

Okay I NEED that vest it's so Georgous!😍💖🐕‍🦺

[@JenFarrer]

Thanks!! The fabric I used for this one was from Joann fabric. I like the fabric with smaller print, like this one, because it hides all of the stitching imperfections 😁

[@lathamplus]

Thank you so much! This tutorial is great.

[@JenFarrer]

I’m so glad it was helpful 😊

[@fantasypaintco]

I made a vest by watching your video and love it

[@JenFarrer]

Awesome!!! I’m so glad to hear that.

[@cassandraeber925]

I have been looking for a vest/cape for my SDiT to use in place of the Larger saddlebags that her predecessor used. Someone in a gear trade group sent me the link to this video and I am SO grateful because making it myself had never occurred to me (I don't know why since I make wedding gowns, lol.)

[@cassandraeber925]

I also REALLY appreciate you taking the time to REALLY explain how a Tri-Glide and Buckle get installed. SO many tutorials don't do that part.

[@JenFarrer]

I’m glad this was helpful 😊 & that is so cool that you make wedding gowns!

[@elygale2001]

I have been trying to figure out how I was going to make my new (second service dog, getting her this summer) pup her gear. I sew all my 4 year old news clothes and other kiddos clothes too. I figure if I can make raincoats tough enough for toddlers I must be able to make my pups gear and your video has totally given me confidence to do just that! Thank you so much for the pattern. It will get used!

[@JenFarrer]

I’m so glad this is helpful. It’s definitely more of a recipe than a pattern since I’m clueless when it comes to pattern grading 🙈

[@jaguarrcrafter8365]

I know I’m a little late to the party, but this was sooo helpful! I’ve got a large GSD SDIT and it’s very difficult and expensive to find vests to fit him, will definitely be using this!!

[@JenFarrer]

I’m glad it’s helpful!

[@kateclark3877]

Thank you! So much. Just finished our first vest 😊

[@JenFarrer]

Yay!!! I’m glad this was helpful 😊

[@PaisleyBonnetMacaque]

How do i figure out how long i need the webbing for the straps to be to make it adjustable?

[@JenFarrer]

After you figure out how wide your vest is going to be, measure around your dog and get a rough estimate of how many inches and then for the strap that goes around the belly. For example, let’s say that it’s 10 inches, I would make that piece of webbing about 17 inches so you have enough room to sew it in, add the toggle, flip it over and it’ll still have enough room for adjustment to go tight enough & also A little looser if you need it to go over a jacket or something for them. The front webbing will start at about the middle of their shoulders (on the side) if that makes sense. Once again, make sure you cut a little extra to allow for a seam allowance. If in question, cut a little longer because you can always sew it and tack it up to make it tighter, you can’t add length.

[@johnanthonyklinko6124]

That was great, thank you so much!!

[@JenFarrer]

I’m glad it was helpful.

[@lailahepburnandmischka]

The tri-glide or whatever its called....I always knew it as 'that thingy wingy bit next to the buckle part' 🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣

[@jjbowman4653]

I loved the video, but on a completely unrelated note I always think your hair looks beautiful in videos ❤️

[@JenFarrer]

Aww thank you so much!!!

[@rileyroundy6249]

Such a great video! I just finished making one for my dog❣️

[@JenFarrer]

Oh wow 😄 Thank you! I’m glad this was helpful.

[@enigmagermanotta5291]

This is super helpful thank you!

[@JenFarrer]

I’m glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching!

[@mollytheservicedog8434]

Ong them this was amazing

[@JenFarrer]

I’m so glad it was helpful for you! Thanks for watching 😊

[@nancyhaley1898]

Hi Jen. Having Problem with the strapping portion. Do you want the front of the strapping to be the 8 1/2 inches across from shoulder to shoulder on the dog that I’m working on? So maybe you start with a 13 inch length and then do all the selling am buckling?

[@emersonkinnally8211]

Before my future service dog goes into his training (she’s boarding) I need to make her a vest because I can’t find any service dog vests in her size (she’s still a tiny puppy so I’m not surprised)

[@JenFarrer]

That is exciting!! I hope this helps you make one. Congratulations 🎉🎊

[@emersonkinnally8211]

@@JenFarrer thank you definitely helped I just need to find stuff that’s cheap lol I already spent 2,590 on her and need all her other supplies but this is definitely cheaper than buying an service dog vest

[@alyandjoy]

Gorgeous vest! I am a bit confused about the pockets. I am struggling with that part a lot.

[@JenFarrer]

Thank you. Pockets can be tricky at first. What part are you having trouble with? I might be able to help if I have info about the problem.

[@maddieleigh2176]

Do you have any tips for scaling them to fit your dog?

[@Rayneandheranimals]

I can’t find the sewing pattern could u possibly link it pls?❤

[@JenFarrer]

Here you go, it’s just a template: drive.google.com/file/d/1Mue2NY68eP5X8fUz2DLjE5v8TS1qRKn1/view?usp=sharing

[@Rayneandheranimals]

@@JenFarrer thank u so muchhh

[@serviceunicorn7067]

Hey Jen, I hope this isn't too much to ask but how do you finish the vest? do you keep sewing until there is only a small hole left and then flip it and sew up the small opening from the pretty side out? The video is amazing and super helpful!

[@JenFarrer]

Yes! That is what I did. I can’t believe I didn’t include that 🤣 sorry. I just sewed until there was a tiny space left, flipped it inside out and then tucked the little bits and to try to make it even and sewed it shut.

[@serviceunicorn7067]

@@JenFarrer Thank you! I just mentally was struggling to figure out how to finish it

[@JenFarrer]

I hope you love your vest when it’s done 😃

[@shaunnanichols5956]

I have no way to download this or print it! How do I measure for one please?

[@emilyk7042]

Thank you! How do you measure your dog to know what size to make it? Thanks again!

[@JenFarrer]

I like to have about 2” of space from wear the vest ends to the top of her arm. So like right above her elbow if she’s sitting. Obviously that’s going to vary depending on how big your dog is because 2 inches would be a ton of space on a Chihuahua where it would be nothing on a great Dane 🤣 there is a link to a little template that you can kind of scale and play with. I i’m not a pattern designer so it was the best I could do 😬 The way I determined the fit for my dog was by looking online to see what looked correct on other dog. If you are unsure, I would definitely start a little bigger than you think you need because you can always make it smaller but you can’t glue the fabric back on.

[@emilyk7042]

@@JenFarrer Thank you so so much! I have a growing lab puppy, so trying to figure out what will fit her in the future versus now, is quite the struggle. Haha wish me luck!

[@JenFarrer]

Good luck 🍀

[@joanmichelbrink5817]

What am I missing? I cannot find the template for the vest.

[@jesssouza6837]

What size bias tape did you use? The one I got just seems so small compared to what you have in the video!

[@JenFarrer]

It is the 1/2 inch.

[@willemh3319]

nice dog a poodle full breed?

[@JenFarrer]

Yes 👍

[@Melple216]

How big did you draw the pattern??? I'm making one for search and rescue

[@JenFarrer]

I don’t remember. This was several years ago. You have to adjust the pattern to fit (just scaling up or down should work)

[@Melple216]

@@JenFarrer OK! Thanks!!! You're a huge help!!!!

[@miapennisi3058]

So I got tested by a doctor at school in the office and did not pass by what I mean is that I need a service dog I have one but I want to train my bigger dog he is a cane corso and I need a vest for him and he is home trained well getting home trained for school and out side of school

[@K3nzi3_K0l0la]

I couldn't find the template, where can it be Found?

[@K3nzi3_K0l0la]

Other then that it was a great video and easy to keep up with

[@laurenweatherford3518]

I can’t find the link for the template. Where is it?

[@JenFarrer]

It is in the description box, it’s the very last thing on the list of products I used to make it. Thanks for watching 😁

[@MistyRaymond]

This is really cute. I need like an extra small LOL because I have a 4 pound tiny toy poodle. Pharaby is beautiful!! Also need one Pharabys size because my older daughter is getting a standard. PS thanks for sharing. Also, what service did you go through to get her certified As a service dog?

[@JenFarrer]

Hi. I’m glad you are enjoying the pattern. There are no such things as service dogs registrations or certifications here in the US. They’re all scams. The ID cards are fake too & cause handlers a ton of trouble. You just need to talk to your doctor and have them recommend a service dog as part of your treatment plan. They will give you the doctors note to back you up if you ever need it. If you are still training, I make training planners in my Etsy shop & ADA cards too.

[@darla.theworkingdog]

What type of fabric did you use?

[@JenFarrer]

I just used cotton. The kind used for making quilts.

[@darla.theworkingdog]

@@JenFarrer thank you!

[@stopmotiongirl6846]

when I'm always in distress I always get my emotional support dog and he cuddles up to me and he starts barking