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Cria Cozy!
Hi all I just wanted to share a few pictures of the Cria Cozy ( coat) that I made today. Our little guy really seems to be cold quite a bit. I have put fleece sweatshirts on him and he still seems to be shivering. Yes good ole' Michigan is cold in the winter ( or half of the year) but I did not notice the shivering with Rosie last year and she was an August baby as well.
Well I came up with a super warm cover up. I took some fleece fabric and cut out a shape sewed the sides together. I then stuffed it with all of my scrap fleece from shearing, darted it in a few spots to hold the fleece in place. sewed the front shut so it goes over his head and put a strap under the belly so it can be buttoned. It might look a little funny but it seems to be keeping him warm.
Well I came up with a super warm cover up. I took some fleece fabric and cut out a shape sewed the sides together. I then stuffed it with all of my scrap fleece from shearing, darted it in a few spots to hold the fleece in place. sewed the front shut so it goes over his head and put a strap under the belly so it can be buttoned. It might look a little funny but it seems to be keeping him warm.
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Permalink Reply by Nancy Schell ~ Walnut Hill Farm on -
Great job Tracey!!!
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Permalink Reply by Donna Jaruzel on -
That is a great idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks great and its insulated with alpaca fiber. You might be able to market that! I wonder how it will wash up..............................
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Permalink Reply by Tracey Koehler on -
Thanks Nancy, It is doing it's job!
That is a good question Donna. I had not thought of that as I was just wanting to get something warm on the little guy. It is working well so far. I did have to make an adjustment with the strap , I had it a little too loose so I added a button on the side to tighten it. Probably Velcro would work better. But no more shivering, and it was very cold here today.
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Permalink Reply by Maryann Marsh on -
Nancy,
I am sure it will be like down jackets and throw a tennis ball or sneaker in the washer and dryer and that may be enough to keep it fluffy!!!
I am also hearing that they do loose a lot of warmth on the legs. Maybe as others have suggested, a 2 or 3t long sleeve shirt under his cozy if it gets really cold!
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Permalink Reply by Tracey Koehler on
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You know that is a great point Maryann, I was actually thinking of trying another design that entends down the legs. At least the front legs.
Nothing ventured notheing gained.
Who knows when I am done experimenting I may have a hot seller!!!! Hope all is going well with you.
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Permalink Reply by Lis DeFrancis on -
Very so cool Tracy, I mean warm! Who cares if it is not the latest fashion... or maybe it will be
Good job and good use of fleece.
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Permalink Reply by Sharlene Parks on -
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm, seems this might be a great place for alpaca fiber.
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Permalink Reply by Bonnie Klingman----Heaven's Gate Alpacas on -
Tracey,
He looks warm and cozy now!!! What a great job!! How long did it take you to put it all together? All I can say is YOU GO GIRL!!
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Permalink Reply by Tracey Koehler on
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Thanks all. It really was not hard to do. I bought the polar fleece. I layed two pieces together and cut out what I hoped was going to be the right shape. Sewed three of the sides together, stuffed it with some scrap fleece from shearing and tacked that in a few places to try to hold it together. He has not shivered since he has been wearing it and we have had some very cold windy weather. I was also reading another post that had concerns about the fiber wearing off from the coat rubbing. I have not noticed that with this. It is very soft and doing it's job quite well. Could be the latest Cria Craze!!!
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Permalink Reply by SusanR on -
Boy that looks nice and comfy, with all my cria coat problems you could market that and I certainly would buy one. How is it held on under the stomach?
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Permalink Reply by Nancy Schell ~ Walnut Hill Farm on
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I have 2 old sleeping bags that I am seriously thinking about converting to adult coats!
I am bringing in one of them tonight when I get done with chores and using it for a pattern. Will let you know ho it goes!
Nancy
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Permalink Reply by Nancy Schell ~ Walnut Hill Farm on
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WE have success!
I brought in one of the adult coats and used it as a pattern. I cut out the new coat and hemmed the edges.
Now all I need is some way of keeping it attatched. Headed to the sewing shop for some webbing and velcro :)
Nancy
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