Making Dog Booties, A Sewing Tutorial

[@katielove9932]

This is the cutest sewing video I've ever seen. So sorry for the loss of your beautiful dog.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

It's been over 2 years since we said goodbye to our dear Greta. I still think of her every day. I am so glad I made this video. She loved her walks in the snow:)

[@ebonysharee]

@@stitchesbyjulia ❤

[@angelaj2771]

@@stitchesbyjulia 💔

[@guadalupeferran1562]

I just watched this tutorial and it was so adorable , and now I'm crying after finding out she passed😢.life with our furr babies is just too short .

[@wendymiller3505]

This is the best instruction video on making dog booties that I could find. Thank you so much.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Glad it was helpful! I miss my beautiful Greta every day. I am so glad I have this video in the archives and that people are still watching it. Your comment made me happy. Julia

[@wendymiller3505]

@@stitchesbyjulia I lost my black lab mix dog this year in May. Riley was his name and he was almost 12 years old. But my daughter has a dog, a dainty dog that was in much pain with our minus five degrees weather last week so I need to get some booties made for him. She bought a pair of cute pink ones even though he is a boy dog and she put one on and he just whipped his foot and it flew right off. 😂

[@ladycaterlee19]

I've just made two pairs of these for my dogs: for the 2nd pair, I modified by making them taller and added a second strap higher up on the bootie to hold it in place and keep the snow out- works pretty well!! I also sewed a zigzag on the raw edge (the flared part) to keep the fabric from fraying (did this as first step). Great tutorial, thank you!!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Great tips. Thanks for your input!

[@ladycaterlee19]

Ready in the nick of time, too! Polar vortex last few days here in Alberta, Canada. -40C (-40F) this morning 🥶 . Thanks again, stay warm all!

[@reneerogers7618]

Very helpful tutorial! Thank you for being so thorough and demonstrating on your sweet adorable dog. Clearly you care about your dog as every owner should. Great job explaining to pet your dog and give your dog lots of love before placing booties on. Now go for that "W"!

[@Travelchick38]

I can't thank you enough for sharing this tutorial!!! I live in Florida and it is mind-blowing how furbabies are made to walk on scalding pavement. I'm hoping the owners don't realize the danger of burning the doggie's pads. I will be making and donating these. I've seen owners scolding their babies that are jumping around as their pads are scorching. This is just my way of educating. I'm not a sewer, but I can do this :)

[@stitchesbyjulia]

This would be great for traveling! I hope you give it a try. Julia

[@JohnSnow-vf8jo]

I think I will try this with some furniture leather that I have, I reckon they will be super tough, and comfortable too, as the leather is very soft and pliable. Thanks for sharing. John UK.

[@lynnefreeman7687]

Snow is falling and my booboo needs to walk! AWESOME TUTORIAL!!!🥰🥰🥰🤝👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mostpatrone]

hot glue drops in the bottom make great grips.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks for the great tip!

[@DeathByFashion1]

Ryan Peterson awesome tip! thank you

[@bubbleblonde9600]

The hot glue gun might make good grips, but I think it would feel like walking on Pebbles. I tried this in the bathtub, to make like a slip free bottom, and I had to take them out. Then you also have caught the problem of the dog chewing on them, and swallowing them.🤓

[@bubbleblonde9600]

I don't know if it's just me but when my hair in the opposite directions that in which it grows, it bothers me. I would think this the same for the dog's hair when you put the boots on. I would want to smooth out their foot hair to make it more comfortable. 🤓

[@author9870]

hot glue drops is not a good idea.

[@lizreissmann3758]

Super great pattern thank you 😘.I had to make some as my dog is 16 and drags his foot a bit worked wonderful 👍♥️

[@manondesrochers5729]

great tutorial, thank you for sharing. Finally for the first winter, Maggie, my little bichon, can walk in the snow without loosing her booty.

[@expresslawn5214]

Best video for sure. Other videos are such a mess with ladies yapping too much and not showing anything that would make any sense. Thank you!

[@bethconway2969]

Thank you! Great tutorial! Made these today for our terrier. I used standard velcro. Sewed the soft side face down and added a small piece of the the prickly side (face up) to allow it to wrap and hold.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

So glad you gave it a go! Thanks for the tip. Julia

[@BomaniChisulo]

My dog will thank you for this, gonna try to make him some shoes. Negative temperatures here in Arkansas and the poor thing can't stay out for more than a couple minutes before he freezes his feets. My dog and I both thank you.

[@cherylramey3948]

Such a great idea...TY for sharing

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Cheryl, I am so glad you enjoyed this video. We lost our sweet Greta over 2 years ago. I am so glad I have this video of her. Thanks for watching! Julia

[@guadalupeferran1562]

That was a wonderful tutorial, ty soo much !!

[@karenjuul5822]

I made these for my dog, and they worked great! Thanks for posting this! I ordered a pair from Amazon, and Sadie did not like the stiff rubber bottoms. I cut the bottom off, and replaced it with Lycra!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, The same thing happened to my brother's dog. He ordered the ones with the rubber bottoms and his dog refused to move! Ha! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and gave it a try. I did find that I had to replace the boots every year because of wear and tear but they really help keep the snow out of Greta's paws. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Julia

[@author9870]

I'm thinking of using two layers, an inside layer of fleece and an outside layer cut from rubber dishwashing gloves --do you think that would work? offer grip and add a waterproof layer with the fleece for warmth?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Definitely worth a try. These boots do get wet. My sweet Greta was older and did not walk very far in her older years but these boots really helped keep the snow from packing in her paws. She really learned to like them. Enjoy your dog-we really miss Greta!

[@tanyatchounkovskii454]

Great tutorial, thank you for detailed instructions! Gretta is a beauty :)

[@stitchesbyjulia]

So glad you liked the video. She really is a beauty!

[@tranquilmind8487]

this is actually really good. much better than other tutorials on this item. thank you.

[@francisturner2482]

Awwww so adorable

[@Sierra-zy9pu]

I’m definitely going to try this, I had bought some rubber dog booties but my dog tolley hated them, so hopefully she’ll like these

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Some dogs do not like their boots. It takes some getting used to but most will eventually learn to like them. Good luck, Julia

[@suzannegrason5322]

Would you recommend hand sewing a project like this? Do u believe it is doable?

[@ebonysharee]

yeah these would most definitely work for my dog. She's a Great Pyrenees...BIG PAWS! lol

[@rainbowfoxmagicgrrrl]

My rescue dog's name is Gretta too!! I'm going to make booties for my Gretta 😄

[@musicbirds5464]

We got a pool and for the first time in his life (he’s four) my dog took interest in swimming, I’m going to make him some little shoes so his claws don’t pop the pool or tear the liner! Do you think a swimsuit material would work for that?

[@musicbirds5464]

And his claws aren’t too long, if you’re worried 😅 he’s just a mastiff mix so he has huge paws and we don’t want him to accidentally tear a hole in the pool

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, I would give the swimsuit material a try. You may need 2 layers. I'm a little concerned about him slipping so really watch him getting out. Thanks for watching, Julia

[@genevydsouza9235]

I have a labradoodle puppy 19.2 kgs, what size should I make. Thank you for your help.

[@lotsoflove5378]

measure the foot

[@stitchesbyjulia]

I recommend drawing around your dog's foot. (Similar to what I did in the video) Then add 1/2" to 3/4" on all sides for wiggle room and seam allowance.

[@suzesraccoonjs6465]

Thankyou! I can't wait to try it out! I bought some and they woouldn't work on amazon! I said forget buy in them

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, These are easy to make and work well. Thanks for watching! Julia

[@GroovingWithJay]

omg these are so cute!!! I cant wait to try this now!

[@nagelalice8650]

first thanks for the video. I have some questions about the noots: Are they waterproof? and does the paws get sweaty in it?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, The fabric I used is not waterproof however you can use the same method with a waterproof nylon fabric. My dog is older and we don't walk more than 1/2 mile at a time. These boots really help in sub zero weather. Without the boots she constantly lifts her feet. I haven't noticed any sweating but we don't go very far :) There is breathable nylon fabric. Hope this helps. Julia

[@nagelalice8650]

stitchesbyjulia thanks a lot for your response =) I'll try this type of nylon and I'll let you know ;)

[@slimeypets101newfriends5]

nagel alice boots

[@daniellepaige1249]

Dogs don’t sweat...

[@stephk1970]

@@daniellepaige1249 Dogs actually have sweat glands around their paw pads, therefore they can sweat from them.

[@gypsysoul9437]

Your pup is so lovely! Thank you for your tutorial! I'd like to find a waterproof material that will not get shredded by the concrete or ice and snow while still keeping my pups paws from freezing. 🙂

[@KiMoKo9787]

Probably a canvas, PUL fabric and a fleece lining

[@GrandmaSezSo]

I was thinking the same thing. Need warmth and water resistant at least.

[@buffalogal9135]

Thanks for a great helpful tutorial!

[@oliver1435]

Who else making these for a cat

[@michellebelzowska6643]

Me =)

[@oliver1435]

@@michellebelzowska6643 it took over two years for someone to respond omg

[@andreanavarro5686]

Me

[@abrahmgonzalez7346]

CAN baby socks work instead of this

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Give it a try. Secure the top with a wrap around velcro.

[@nm9412]

Than you!

[@valeriemcdowall1873]

But they don't look waterproof?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi these are not waterproof. I use them to stop the snow from getting between my dog's toes etc. Use a rip-stop nylon if you want them to be more waterproof. Thanks for watching, Julia

[@francescaromito9359]

This is excellent!!

[@mckenziewright2866]

Are you from Fairbanks?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Mckenzie, I'm from MN. Thanks for watching! Julia

[@milopavelka2002]

I’m from MN too I recognized the accent!

[@Beatnikzombie]

Don't these get terribly wet and cold?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

If you are concerned with the booties getting wet, change to a nylon fabric. I use the fleece booties when the temperatures are sub-zero and my dog can't be out to "potty" without lifting her feet. We only go for short walks when the temperature is that cold. The fleece booties work wonders.

[@ShirleyJarrett]

Thank you

[@PinchTheBarb]

What part of Minnesota are you from?! Just guessing that you're from my state based on that accent 😂

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Ugh, I'm from Detroit Lakes, MN. I didn't realize I had such a strong accent until I started editing videos. My son and daughter just laugh at me. It's not only the accent but certain phrases we use! Oh well!

[@LSinclair]

@@stitchesbyjuliaI love your accent and y’all always sound like such good people!. Thanks for your lovely video.

[@eddymac1916]

I was thinking the same thing. Makes me miss Minnesota.

[@prabudasa70]

Super 🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕👌👌👌👌👌🤚

[@ytacct3962]

Elizabeth Warren! Thanks for the video.

[@AdrianClement]

Such a helpful video. I whipped these up in time for our next walk. We have a new puppy and we live in a very cold place. Are used Jean patch for the footpad because it has plastic on the underside can’t wait to try them. I had all these supplies on hand. Here is a picture from my Facebook. facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10215015826178744&set=a.1366954343551.2051681.1522446692&type=3

[@stitchesbyjulia]

I'm so glad you found the video helpful. Thank you so much for sharing the picture of the boots! I like how you used the denim. Enjoy your puppy- we lost our sweet Greta last month- I miss her lots :(

[@AdrianClement]

stitchesbyjulia oh goodness Julia I am so sorry! Greta was your family member. My heart goes out to you. It’s been 8 years since my last dog passed away of old age, at the same time my first Child was born and I was not ready until now to get another dog. I had my Addie since she was a three month old puppy until she was 13, essentially she was actually my first Child so to speak. They hold such a strong place in our hearts. It hurts so much to let them go. I explained to my children how long our new puppy will live and they did not like that truth. Yet the short time we have with them is so rich and colorful, full of good memories that never leave us. I will keep you in my prayers during this time of mourning Julia.

[@l.m.o.8948]

Good idea. 🇨🇦

[@laurachavez9779]

💕🙏

[@psychorudepunx]

I F'N LOVE YOU RIGHT NOW. and soon will my dog !

[@madiereuther8056]

I was the 100th like

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you so much for watching, liking and commenting Madie! We still have Greta-she's really slowing down, but every day with her has been a gift. Julia

[@angelarounds9846]

Reminds me of Santa suit

[@videomckeeva]

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