Custom Vests

  • What's the difference - S&R vs Long Body vs Butterfly Vests?

    I make 3 main categories of vests with the shape being the main difference. The following image shows the different shapes: Butterfly vests Butterfly vests are light weight and great for hot climates since they have limited fabric on the pup. The shape kind of looks like a butterfly when lai...

  • How to measure your pups girth

    Take a tape measure and wrap it around your pup an inch or two behind the front legs. This measurement is your pups girth which is also shown as dimension C on the picture below.

  • What size vest should I get?

    I recommend a vest size no larger two-thirds (2/3) of your pups girth measurement. As a rule... I do not recommend sizing up since that will mean more fabric is under the dog than necessary. I leave the straps very long intentionally on vests I make.  This allows vests to be adjusted to fit larg...

  • Do you have templates I can use to design a vest?

    Absolutely.  You can use the design tool on the link tree below if you would like: @patienceandlove.com | Linktree I also attached some files here for your use.: Butterfly Vest template S&R Vest Template Long Body Vest Template Cape Template

  • Can I add a logo to my vest, sleeve, or patch?

    I do my own digitizing and am happy to work on customs.  In order for me to be able to use a logo or any trademarked or custom / copyright protected art, I will need to have written authorization from the trademark (or copyright) owner (mouse ears, characters, portraits, etc).  Here is an article...

  • How do I send you written permission to use art / trademarks / logos

    For any art / logos / trademarks / etc Patience and Love will need documented permission before they will be able to sew the item out for you.  To standardize this permission while making it easy to fill out, I have created a form that can be filled out.  Either on the form linked below or a PDF ...

  • When will I get my vest proof?

    If you ordered a custom vest, cape, jacket, or harness, I will be working over the next 3 weeks (21 days) to confirm sizing, make your proof, and then make your item.   I do not make or send proofs out before orders are placed.  I also do not make proofs for small items (leash sleeves, patches, e...

  • Will I get a proof of my vest to approve before it is made?

    Yes! For all the custom vests, I will create a digital proof for your review and approval before I make it. I do not make proofs for the stock design vests.

  • What is a "convertible" vest?

    Standard vests have a chest strap and a belly strap.  Both are permanently attached to the vest. The convertible add-on makes the chest strap removeable and adds 2 straps towards the center of the vest. These straps secure to loop on the bottom of the vest and can be used to attach the vest to ...

  • Can I send you fabric, color samples, zippers, etc for you to use?

    I am happy to use most materials sent to me for vests. Please let me know on your order that you are sending materials so I know to look our for them. The address to send it to is: Patience and Love Attn: (your order number) 1720 Malabar Road Unit 500346 Malabar, FL 32950 For fabric: As a rule...

  • How long will it take for you to make my vest?

    It takes me 2-3 weeks from the date of order to create a vest for you.  That includes making the proof, doing edits as needed with you, making the files, sewing it, checking it over while finishing and packing it.

  • Cleaning Instructions

    Washing vest and sleeves: Spot washing is preferred. All gear can be washed in cool water on gentle cycle and line dried.  I suggest using a color catcher for strong colors. Low heat iron can be used however, do not iron the hardware or plastic components.

  • How adjustable are your vests?

    I leave the straps on vests very long intentionally.  This allows you to adjust the size to fit your pup and gives you more than enough room to allow for growth. The girth straps I use are about 28" long.  When you add that to the vest panel size, that gives the maximum girth that the vest can b...

  • I found a picture on google... can it be on my gear?

    Unfortunately, this is not a straightforward thing to answer.  From the moment someone draws or creates something they own the copyright to that item.  And how that art can be used it 100% up to the artist.  It gets even more complicated if the owner then trademarks the art... as trademark laws a...

  • What fonts do you have?

    There are over 200 fonts to choose from.  The most commonly used ones are: MILITARY BLOCK BASIC BLOCK BLOCK 2 The PDF showing all the options are in the download area over to the side of this article. The font list has been updated 8/12/2024 to add 12 more options.  These are the new ones: C...

  • What should I look for on my proof when reviewing?

    Be sure to check over your proof carefully. Once you Approve, no changes can be made. The vest will be made to your approved proof and any errors there were on the proof will be in the final vest.  I am not able to exchange or fix a vest after it is made if it is made with errors that were in th...

  • What thread and fabric colors do you have?

    THREAD COLORS I have attached the digital color card to this article. (SEE THE DOWNLOAD SECTION OFF TO THE SIDE) While every attempt is made to reproduce thread colors accurately, colors on your monitor or print out may not precisely match thread colors. Color names are for your reference only....