Friday, October 21, 2011

Bella Frill Dress (For Small Dogs)


Always consider adoption first.  Adopting a pet in need of a loving home, rather than purchasing one. There are thousands of homeless pets in need for someone like you.
 
Bella is a new member to our family. She was adopted a year ago from a local shelter and was about to be put down. Due to the fact that she is 6 years old and needs a lot of care after surgery on her eye, if no one adopts her, she is next on the list to be put down.

When we adopted her, we took her to our vet and were told she had a very bad eye infection on the eye that she had surgery on. Before Dr. N.  prescribe some antibiotics, we were told that if her eye have gotten worse even taking antibiotics. She would have to go for a second surgery to re-open the eye & fix the problem. Dr. N. also stated that the 1st surgery made the 2nd surgery a little more complicated.  We gave antibiotics to Bella for a week and hope for the best. Luckily, Bella was all better by the time we had a follow up visit to Dr. N’s office. We didn’t know where she came from or what had happened to her, nor does the shelter have any information about her past. We were told she was found hurt badly.

Bella was so frighten of everything when we first adopted her. Now she is the boss in this family and takes over everything, even our other dog has to give in to her. We are so happy to have adopted her. She is so loving and affectionate. Last month, she had her annual doctor’s visit; she was healthy and gained a little since we have adopted her. To this day, we still continue to monitor her bad eye. It is her one year anniversary with us this October.  Therefore, I have made her this little Bella Frill Dress, named after her.



You can download this free dog dress sewing pattern with simple basic instructions all in one file below. I have previously posted this pattern on Burdastyle with graded sizes, however, I have made some changes to the pattern.


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Note: This pattern is made to fit my dog. You might need to adjust the pattern slightly to fit your dog.

My dog's approx. measurement
Center Back Length - 12"
Center Front Length - 10 1/2"
Girth - 15 1/2"
Neck Circumference - 11 1/2"
Chest Width - 2 1/4"

Bella Frill Dress Pattern  Download
Size Small Download
Print on 8 1/2" x 14" paper
Size Medium Download
Print on 8 1/2" x 14" paper
Size Large Download
 Print on 11"x17" paper

Sewing Instructions

Download this cute free dog dress pattern to sew for your pooch!

If you download the pattern and make the dress, please come back and let everyone know how everything turn out for you!

If you have any questions, you are welcome to post it in the comment section or Contact Me directly at the bottom of the page.

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This dress is very cute. Dog dress patterns are self-explanatory. I can't wait to make a few for my dogs. <3
lovely pattern. Thanks so much for posting. This will be so cute for my Toy Poodle. Hopefully Bella won't have any more serious problems with her eye. My Lhasa apso has eye problems and had to have surgery on one eye.
1 reply · active 697 weeks ago
I can hardly wait to make this cute little dress for my little old dog that we rescued last year. Like your Bella, Maggie Mae is the boss of the house unless is is raining then she gets the cat to keep her safe. Our vet said that he wasn't sure how old she is, but is definitely an older dog. Mature dogs make such great pets and so many need homes and a family to love.
1 reply · active 697 weeks ago
I love this pattern. I've made this dress for my dog and cat and made changes to it so that i could make them different style of dresses. Thank You!!. Will you be posting the pattern in different sizes again? been looking for the large size and have not found it. thanks.
1 reply · active 694 weeks ago
This dress is wonderfull and my chihuahua loves it
1 reply · active 687 weeks ago
do you have directions? I downloaded the patter im new to sewing so do you have directions on how to put it together?
4 replies · active 351 weeks ago
Thank you so much for the pattern. I am so glad Bella came your way. The cruelty people do never ceases to amaze me. She was meant to be with you. Thank you for that. I have a 7 year old pug that came from a rescue. His owner beat him on the back with a 2x4 for not being able to sexually perform any long. He is paralized from his waist down. He has the most beautiful face, I couldn't resist. Now he is mine, in diapers & being pampered like a king.
Hey, fantastic little dress. I am planning to make this for my cat (obviously a bit smaller LOL!) I hope that your canine companion doesn't mind me modelling my feline friend on her :D . I will let you know how it turns out and post a piccy. I run an animal rescue facility in Essex, England and see the amount of cruelty and neglect everyday to animals and it breaks my heart. Raise a glass to people like you who make all the hard work worth while x X
Thanks again
Türkiyeden Selamlar,

Onca siteden araştırmama rağmen bulamadığım desen kalıplarını bizlerle paylaştığın için teşekkür ederim. Sevimli kızım Puppy çok beğenecek bu elbiseyi diktiğimde.
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fabilaine · 670 weeks ago

A Bella é linda parabéns pela iniciativa, espero de todo o meu coração que Deus lhe retribua em dobro o que fez por ela.
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Alexandria Mahr · 661 weeks ago

Im loving your website, just found a cute outfit that I would love o make for my chihuahua's... Really cant wait to get started.
i just finished my chihuahua's Bella Frill dress, amd she looks beautiful ! she only kept it on for about ten minutes and then she had enough of it. This patter was almost imposible for me to follow and i think i left the 2nd page out cause i couldnt figure out where it went. But over all it came out well. where do i send the pics to? i am knew at this computer stuff so if you could walk me thru it, i would greaty appreaciate it. FYI your dogs should be happy campers having you as their mommy :)
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JO Ann Todd · 657 weeks ago

Bella what a beautiful story and a beautiful little girl
very nice thank you so much ^^
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Eastexchis · 649 weeks ago

Can't wait to get to my desk top computer to print the pattern out ..I just made a christmas vest for my chi today.
Thank you for the cute pattern. I am new to sewing and would like some help putting it together. I cut everything out but not sure how to put together. Thank you!
We just adopted our second Yorkie. Our newest one is a rescue from some place very cold...they found her in a snowdrift. We live in Florida, so I can hardly wait to make our girls matching outfits. I do, however need some guidance about how to begin the Frilly dress. What steps do I follow? Do I hem the ruffles first then gather them? Do I sew them on an inch apart? Should I construct the entire top before I add the ruffles? HELP!!! LOL.
It doesnt tell you how to do sew it it just lets you print out the pattern
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Serenayuet · 625 weeks ago

You can now download the sewing instructions for the Bella Frill Dress. I thought I have posted the link. Sorry.
sorry, but for beginners I have no idea how to do this can u at least put a picture on how to lay it out or make a detailed video?? please either put on this page or email me... thanks... ps this dress looks awesome
please post a video!
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aries4890 · 616 weeks ago

I just made one of these for my kitten and she looks adorable in it! She isn't used to wearing it yet, but she'll learn :) Definitely going to make more of these in different fabrics
wow. I am sure this dress is perfect for my little angel.
I am almost done making this dress but I'm stuck at the arm hole part about the bias strip and I need help and I forgot to mention I'm a beginner at sewing
Great work. This is an interesting and so well maintained blog. Whole article is too good and well written.

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