The Alma dog jacket can be sewn in two different ways: as a single layer—for instance, as a softshell jacket—or as a double layer, serving as a raincoat made from water-repellent fabric. The coat features an adjustable Velcro closure to ensure an optimal fit around the chest. The collar is also adjustable via a drawstring. Elastic straps for the hind legs provide a secure hold, preventing the jacket from slipping. Additionally, the jacket is equipped with a zipper on the back, allowing for leash attachment. Should the fit remain imperfect despite the many adjustment options, the pattern includes instructions on how to modify the design. Furthermore, you will learn how to use this pattern to sew a dog bathrobe.

Sewing Difficulty:

• Intermediate: Requires advanced experience

What You Get:

• A4 pattern for printing and assembling (PDF format)
• A0 pattern for printing or projector use (PDF format)
• Detailed step-by-step instructions (PDF format)
• YouTube video tutorial for the pattern

The jacket can be sewn in sizes XXS–XXXL (see product images).

• Recommended Outer Fabric: Softshell, raincoat fabric, terry cloth, or boiled wool
• Recommended Inner Fabric (for the double-layer version): Woven cotton
• 2x Eyelets (grommets), Ø 8 mm
• A small piece of interfacing (e.g., H200) to reinforce the eyelets
• 1x Cord stopper and matching cord (e.g., Ø 4 mm)
• 2x Hook-and-loop fastener strips, 9 × 5 cm (If you do not have a single strip of this width, you can instead place two narrower strips side-by-side, adhere them, and sew them down.)
• Double-sided tape
• 1x Continuous zipper tape (zipper by the yard), 3.2 cm wide with a 5 mm coil, plus two sliders
• Optional: 2x Rings and 2x Sliders sized to match your elastic band (e.g., bra hardware). You will need elastic measuring 2x 50 cm long / 1 cm wide, and 2x 4 cm long / 1 cm wide (for larger sizes, you may need slightly longer pieces).
• Optional (for the single-layer version): Bias binding or, alternatively, fold-over elastic