Punk Your Pup

Show your puppy's attitude with a cute DIY dog costume. All you need are some iron-on crystals and fabric markers to Punk Your Pup. In nine steps, you can have a brand new outfit for your four-legged friend. DIY dog costumes help you get in the spirit of Halloween without spending a fortune. Plus, dogs always look absolutely adorable when they wear a costume. If your pet is a bit of a rebel, consider creating a one-of-a-kind outfit to show off their style. Best of all, you don't need to be a crafting expert to complete this project. If you have the right supplies and the urge to create, you'll be good to go.
 

Materials:

• Tulip® Fabric Markers 26256 Primary
• Aleene's® Fabric Fusion™ Permanent Dry Cleanable Fabric Adhesive™
• Tulip® Baby Couture™ Iron-On Applique™ Skull Bow
• Tulip® Baby Couture™ Iron-On Transfer™ 25318 Cheeks
• Tulip® 3D Fashion Paint 65407 Silver Metallics
• Tulip® Glam-It-Up!™ Fashion Art Tweezers™
• Tulip® Cordless Heat Setting Tool™
• Tulip® Glam-It-Up!™ Iron-On Crystals™ 26592 AB Crystal
• Faux leather trim with grommets – black – 1 yard
• Ironing cloth
• Two Belts – black with silver buckles
• Dog hoodie – pink – 100% cotton
• Iron
• Scissors
• Clothespins
• Two Hook & Loop closures
• Faux leather for cuffs – black – 3” strip

Instructions:

1. Prewash dog hoodie. Position the Skull Bow Iron-On Appliqué on bottom left side of hoodie, design side up.
    
2. Set iron to wool setting. Press iron onto appliqué and hold for 30 seconds. Flip hoodie inside out and repeat over appliqué area.
    
3. If desired, position the Sweet Cheeks Iron-On Transfer on bottom right side of hoodie, design side up. Cover with thin cloth. Press using a firm, even, circular motion for one minute. Important: Immediately peel mylar away, starting at one corner and making sure design has completely transferred. Re-iron, if necessary.
    
4. Draw the word “PUNK” on the middle of hoodie with Black Fabric Marker. Let dry.
    
5. Use the Fashion Art Tweezers to position crystals on the word “PUNK.” Adhere with Cordless Heat-Setting Tool according to package instructions.
    
6. Glue faux leather trim with grommets along the edge of the hood and bottom of hoodie with Fabric Fusion. Hold in place with clothespins until completely dry.
    
7. Cut off the buckles from the belts about 3” up from the end. Glue to the sides of hoodie as shown.
    
8. For cuffs, measure the dog’s front legs. Cut the 3” wide strip of black faux leather to size, adding 2”. Glue hook & loop closures to the edges.
    
9. Paint ¼” dots along the edges of cuffs with Silver Metallics 3D Fashion Paint. Let dry.