Beginner to Intermediate

Sew a Dog Coat

Your dog deserves a handmade coat. Obviously.

7 hours

Max 6 students

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Sew a Dog Coat

Beginner to Intermediate

Your dog deserves a handmade coat. Obviously.

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In this full day workshop, Ali guides you through making the Barka Dog Coat by Merchant & Mills — a beautifully designed, practical coat that will make your four-legged friend the best dressed dog on the block.

You'll come armed with your dog's measurements and leave with a fully finished, custom-fitted coat in your own fabric. No dog required on the day — just their measurements and your best fabric choices.

SKILL LEVEL --> INTERMEDIATE

-Have completed a beginner sewing course -Have sewn a few garments -Comfortable reading and following a pattern

Why you'll love this course

Make something genuinely useful for your favourite family member

Learn to adapt a pattern to fit your dog's unique shape

Small group with personalised guidance from Ali

A relaxed, fun and slightly ridiculous day in the best possible way

Walk away with a finished coat ready to wear

What you will learn

Taking accurate measurements for a dog coat

Adapting the pattern to fit your dog

Cutting and preparing your fabric

Construction techniques for a neat, durable finish

Fastenings and adjustable closures

Class format

1 x full day workshop

Maximum 6 students

Step-by-step guided instruction with Ali

Plenty of time for questions and practice

What's included

Printed Barka Dog Coat pattern to use in class and take home

Expert tuition with Ali

Tea and coffee throughout

What to bring

Your dog's measurements (a guide will be sent after booking)

Fabric of your choice — wool, fleece, canvas or similar (quantity details in booking confirmation)

Lining fabric if desired

Matching thread

Any closures or fastenings you'd like to use — snaps, velcro, buckles

Fabric scissors and sewing kit

Your sewing machine with all cords, foot pedal and accessories

Lunch and snacks

Your teacher

Ali Dibley

Ali Dibley is an embroidery artist and sustainable fashion advocate. With a fashion background from University of Technology Sydney, she’s worked in bridal dressmaking, teaching and vintage hire. She loves reworking garments and adding a little sparkle.

$195per person

Choose a date

Sun, 8 November

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

with Ali Dibley

5 spots available

$195

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Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Access via stairs only