Dog coat and accessories sewing pattern VOLTAIRE paper pattern
Voltaire is a dog coat sewing pattern, complemented by 2 bandanas (tie-on and collar), a poop bag dispenser and a treat pouch: 5 patterns to head out for a walk well equipped. The lined coat adjusts with hook-and-loop tape at the neck and with hook-and-loop tape or a strap at the chest, with a slit for attaching the harness. Optionally, an adjustable elastic cord at the back and elastics for the hind legs let you fine-tune the fit. The tie-on bandana and the pouches can also be sewn for yourself, for "matchy-matchy" owner/dog looks!
The lined coat and its accessories for walks on four paws.
Available in XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL.
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Video tutorial
Size range
XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL (coat and collar bandana)
Tie-on bandana: 3 sizes (XS-S, M-L, XL-XXL)
Choosing your dog's size
Measure your dog's back length, chest circumference (at the widest point) and neck circumference, then compare them with the table below (in cm). Choose the closest size.

A: back length
B: chest circumference (at the widest point)
C: neck circumference
| Size | Back length (A) | Chest circumference (B) | Neck circumference (C) | Approx. weight (kg) | Typical breeds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 20-28 | 30-38 | 18-26 | 1.5-4 | Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, Miniature Spitz |
| S | 27-36 | 39-48 | 24-32 | 4-8 | Small Dachshund, Shih Tzu, Jack Russell, Cavalier King Charles |
| M | 34-44 | 49-60 | 30-40 | 7-14 | Beagle, Shiba Inu, French Bulldog |
| L | 42-54 | 61-72 | 35-46 | 13-24 | Cocker Spaniel, Border Collie, Greyhound |
| XL | 50-63 | 73-86 | 42-55 | 22-38 | Boxer, Dalmatian, Pointer, Australian Shepherd |
| XXL | 60-75 | 87-105 | 50-65 | 35-60 | Labrador, German Shepherd |
If your dog is between two sizes, choose the smaller of the two and lengthen the back and/or the chest strap, or take the larger size and shorten them, depending on need and the coverage you want.
You will find instructions in the booklet for adapting the pattern to your dog.
Finished measurements (in cm)
| Coat size | Back length | Body height |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 25 | 12 |
| S | 32 | 16 |
| M | 40 | 19.5 |
| L | 49 | 23.5 |
| XL | 58 | 27.5 |
| XXL | 69 | 32 |
Tie-on bandana (W x H): XS-S 51 x 18 cm, M-L 64 x 24 cm, XL-XXL 81 x 28 cm.
Collar bandana (W x H): XS 15 x 13 cm, S 18.5 x 15.5 cm, M 22 x 17.5 cm, L 26 x 21 cm, XL 30 x 23.5 cm, XXL 36 x 26 cm.
Poop bag dispenser (W x H x D): 8 x 5 x 5 cm.
Treat pouch (W x H): 10 x 12 cm.
The tie-on bandana can also be sewn for yourself (recommended sizes - adult: XL/XXL or child: M/L).
The small bandana sizes also suit cats.
The dispenser (without eyelet) and the pouch can also hold your keys or lipstick, and clip easily onto your handbag.
Sewing level
Easy to intermediate
What you will learn with this pattern: assembling a lined coat, attaching hook-and-loop tape, attaching a strap and its buckle, making buttonholes or eyelets, creating a casing with elastic cord, inserting a zipper.
Fabrics & Supplies
- Suggested fabrics
- Coat, poop bag dispenser and treat pouch - outer fabric: quilted fabric, canvas, gabardine, wool fabric, fleece, sherpa, puffer fabric, waterproof canvas, softshell, sweatshirt fabric.
- Coat - lining: nylon canvas, poplin, puffer fabric, fleece.
- Poop bag dispenser and treat pouch - lining: nylon canvas, poplin.
- Coat, optional: batting.
- Bandanas (to be lined with the same fabric or a fabric of equal or lighter weight): poplin, fine wool fabric, fine gabardine (collar bandana only).
- Supplies
- Coat: hook-and-loop tape (Velcro), 2 cm wide.
- Coat, strap option: strap 20 mm wide (XS/S), 25 mm (M/L) or 30 mm (XL/XXL) + 1 matching adjustable clip buckle + 10 cm of 1 cm twill tape.
- Coat, gathered back option: 3 mm round elastic, double cord stopper, 2 eyelets of 8 mm (optional), interfacing.
- Coat, hind leg elastic option: 9 mm elastic.
- Poop bag dispenser or treat pouch: 20 cm of zipper by the metre + 1 slider, 8 cm of 1 cm twill tape, 1 slim snap hook (10 to 20 mm wide at the base) or round snap hook. To make both the dispenser and the pouch, plan on twice these quantities.
- Poop bag dispenser: 1 eyelet of 15 mm (optional) and interfacing.
Fabric and notions requirements (in cm, 140 cm wide fabric)
* Bandanas lined with the same fabric: lining included. With a different fabric, plan on the same yardage.
For a matching set, cut the dispenser and pouch from the coat's fabric scraps.
Interfacing: coat 2 rectangles of 2 x 3 cm (back cord option); dispenser 2 squares of 2.5 cm.
Contents of the pattern
- Bilingual French/English tutorial
- Multi-size pattern sheet. On this pattern the pieces do not overlap.
- 5 printed patterns: coat, tie-on bandana, collar bandana, poop bag dispenser, treat pouch
- Complete sewing video freely accessible
Seam allowances (1 cm) are included in the pattern.
The pouch is shipped upon receipt of payment.
For more information about shipping, see our dedicated page.
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