If you're planning to sell dog wear patterns this fall, it's time to get ahead—because successful designers aren’t waiting until September to start.
In this episode of Thank Dog We Made It, I’m sharing why spring is the best time to start designing, testing, and preparing your dog wear patterns for the fall/winter 2025/26 season—and how to do it without the last-minute chaos.
We’ll cover:
- Fall/Winter 25/26 dog wear trends: top fabrics, colours, and styles
- Eco-friendly materials like Softshell, Dintex, RPET, and recycled fleece
- How to design smarter, starting with a solid base pattern (like my Cozy Coat)
- Tools for digitizing and grading patterns (Illustrator, GIMP, Inkscape)
- Why fit testing matters and how to measure dogs the right way
- What makes a pattern “market-ready” with instructions, PDFs, and photos
- Ways to build buzz before your pattern even goes live
This episode is for both new and experienced pattern designers who want to stay inspired, organized, and sell with confidence this fall.
SHOW NOTES & LINKSFree Download: 25/26 Dog Wear Trend & Pattern Planning Workbook
https://www.thankdogwemadeit.com/f/plan-your-dog-wear-designs-with-confidenceCozy Coat Base Pattern
https://www.thankdogwemadeit.com/courses/med-cozy-dog-coat-patternFall/Winter 2025/26 Dog Wear Trends Blog
https://www.thankdogwemadeit.com/blog/2025-26-dog-wear-trendsMeasuring Dogs & Understanding Anatomy
https://www.thankdogwemadeit.com/blog/measuring-dogs-and-understanding-anatomyDigitizing Dog Wear Patterns with Illustrator
https://www.thankdogwemadeit.com/blog/digitizing-dog-wear-patterns-with-illustratorGrading Rules for Dog Wear Patterns
https://www.thankdogwemadeit.com/blog/grading-rules-for-dogsEnjoyed the episode?
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