Making Dog Booties, A Sewing Tutorial 

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

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:)

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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 .

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

@@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. 😂

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

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

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

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!

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

Great tips. Thanks for your input!

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!

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

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

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

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Dogs don’t sweat...

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

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

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

Probably a canvas, PUL fabric and a fleece lining

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

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measure the foot

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.

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

I’m from MN too I recognized the accent!

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.

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

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 :(

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.

Good idea. 🇨🇦

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

Thanks for the great tip!

Ryan Peterson awesome tip! thank you

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.🤓

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. 🤓

hot glue drops is not a good idea.

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

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

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!

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

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