Why Dog Coats Ride Up: Dog Coat Fit Problems Explained

Most dog coat patterns focus on chest girth, neck girth, and back length when determining size. But sometimes a coat that looks like it’s too tight in the chest or too short in the back is actually suffering from a completely different fit problem. In this Fit Clinic session, I walk through a real example using two dog coats to show how a missing Front Height measurement can cause a coat to ride up the chest, wrinkle across the back, and pinch behind the front legs. By comparing two similar coats and measuring key areas, you’ll see why small changes in chest circumference don’t always explain major fit problems — and why pattern shape matters more than most makers realize. If you sew, knit, or design dog wear, understanding how these measurements interact can help you diagnose fit issues before changing your pattern. 👉 Need to measure your dog? Download the free workbook here: https://www.thankdogwemadeit.com/f/4-... 👉 Watch the measuring tutorial here: • How to Measure Your Dog for a Perfect Fit ... The Front Height measurement I talk about in this video isn’t included in the free workbook. I cover that measurement — along with several other fit-related measurements — inside the Custom Fit Toolkit where I go deeper into diagnosing dog wear fit issues. 👉 Custom Fit Toolkit: https://www.thankdogwemadeit.com/f/cu... If you'd like to make the Slicker pattern shown in this video, you can find it here: 👉 https://www.thankdogwemadeit.com/cour... If you're interested in going deeper and seeing how I would alter the pattern, leave a comment or email me at [email protected] 📺 Join me live every Thursday at 11 AM PT for Fit Clinic, where we explore real dog wear fit problems and what they can teach us about better garment design. 👉 / @thankdogwemadeit #customdogwear, #dogweardesign, #sewfordogs, #dogcoatpattern, #dogwearfit