THE BARKA • Pattern

By Merchant & Mills, The Barka is a paper sewing pattern.

Garment Details: A simple dog coat for your furry friend. Make it bagged out with lining or lined with bound edges. 

Sizing: This is a multi-sized pattern including XS-XL. Sizing guide & fabric requirements can be found here. 

Note: For both views, and how to measure your dog, please look at the line drawings in our gallery. 

Otto (grey dog) is wearing a size M in Organic Gingham Oilskin Biscuit by Merchant & Mills.

Warwick (tan dog) is wearing a size S in Olive Corduroy 11 by Merchant & Mills.

Fabric Suggestions: Oilskin, dry oilskin, cotton jacquard, mid to heavy cotton canvas or twill, mid weight denim or corduroy. For the lining we would suggest barrier lining or a simple stable cotton. Consider if you will want to put this dog coat in the washing machine when choosing cloth – for example oilskin cannot be washed – you would let the dirt dry and then brush it off.

Trims required: Matching thread, 7 x metal snaps

Skill Level: Suitable for an advanced beginner.

Seam allowance is 1cm, unless stated otherwise. 

Photo credits: Merchant & Mills.