I've been working on this pattern for around 2 weeks. It took so long because I was thinking of things I was looking for in a dog carrier and how to incorporate them into the one I was designing. I also had to think about how to cut up my husband's old jeans. I didn't know the best way to put the carrier together so I had to think of the steps carefully to avoid tearing out stitches. I didn't think as carefully as I wanted because I tore out A LOT of stitches. I had to wait for purse hardware to arrive. I took pictures of the main parts of the carrier/bed/car seat. It comes with a couple of other things, but I didn't bother taking pictures.
I am thinking about selling these types of carriers at my Etsy store made of new materials instead of recycled denim, but I'm also thinking of selling the pattern as a kit with the hardware. I hesitate on that because it's fairly involved to sew this carrier, and not too many people would even want to take the project on. I would have worked hard to make it into a marketable pattern with instructions for nothing. I also don't want to write down every little step and hope that they are clear enough for others to follow.
Carrier/Bed/Car Seat Description:
-Fully machine washable and hang to dry
-Removeable pillow with a removeable pillow cover and a removeable waterproof cover
-Accomodates up to two small dogs (not yet sure on the weight limit, around 10 lbs.). I'll have to test this later.
-Included convertible leash turns into a strap to secure the carrier to the car's seat to prevent any swinging incase there is a sudden stop.
-Handle to included convertible leash turns into a strap to secure the dog in the carrier for safety. Extra strap for another dog is not included.
-Four side pockets to accomodate the convertible leash when not in use, poop bags, treats, carrier strap, side handles, etc.
-Can be used as a carrier, bed, or car seat
-Bottom doesn't sag with at least 4 lbs in it. I'll have to check about other weights.
-Those are all the features I can think of right now, but there may be more.
Thanks for checking out my carrier. I hope you like it. I have to test it out fully to see how it functions and holds up to daily use, but I think it will work well. I am thinking about possibly adding some sort of closure to the top of the bag, but I'll know better what to add or subtract after I use the carrier for a while.
This is the car seat in the car and securely strapped in.
This is the bed in front of my house. The shoulder strap is removeable and stows away in one of the pockets if desired. Venus can and does climb into and out of the carrier on her own. She loves to sleep in it even before I finished it up.
This is the carrier with the side handle that stows away in the side pockets when not in use.
This is the carrier with the shoulder strap attached and Venus sticking her paws out.
This is the carrier hanging from a tree. The limb on the tree was crooked, and I wasn't able to get the carrier level, but the carrier's bottom doesn't sag in the middle.
This is the carrier from above on the grass.
This is the harness that she is wearing in the pictures with the included convertible leash that secures the dog in the carrier and the carrier to the car's seat. I put the picture in Chi Pictures a few days ago.
New Carrier, Bed, Car seat is Finished! Pics.
can you post a pic of someone wearing it as well. I think you would be better selling in an etsy shop, than selling the pattern. People will use the pattern to sell their own and undercut you in price. Unless you don't plan on making for etsy, then selling the pattern would work. Do you have a price in mind for them yet??
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