Doggie Rufflebutts

I figure why should Samster get all the cute stuff?Lucy wanted to know why she didn't get a pair, I didn't have the heart to tell her that her rump is just too big for my fabric stash.

Have you seen the cute ruffled bottom bloomer tutorials for babies? Or perhaps the actual "Rufflebutts" brand of unbelievably adorable little girl's wear? Well, that's what this is, except for the canine type. It velcros on one side & has a little cutout for the tail, here's a quickie tutorial showing you how I made it so you your mutt can too turn model.

First I cut out the main piece based on one of Samster's diapers. Parker's a perfect size 5, don't ask how we knew that already. (no, not because I diaper my dog & am too lazy to walk him, but yes, it could possibly be because my 2 yr old gets a kick out of dressing him)I also serged around all the edges to give it some stability. Then I attached a piece of velcro to the one open side.Next I stitched a small piece of elastic to the top to make it a bit snugger.Slap on a few ruffles, cut out a tail hole & he's ready to party.I love the look on his face, P says he's a beaten down dog that has just lost his last shred of dignity. I think he's just taking in the view & is reveling in his new found beauty.Hope you have a great day!

*Ok I just realized that perhaps some of you are thinking I'm torturing my dear Sheltie for no good reason but in reality he's quite the prankster & is happy to be a part of a fun & crafty

April Fool's!!!

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