Hoop n Loop

As we all know, pets are the best-loved members of the family; dogs are always there with a wagging tail, and, unless there’s a sofa-scratching or shoe-chewing incident, we rarely have cause to argue with them. Such is people’s love of their animals that accessories and clothing have become a booming business think designer dog leads, personalized collars, raincoats and even dog food cookbooks but with Hoop n Loop, there’s a difference: pets become the stars of their owners’ wardrobes and homes.

In 2017, after years spent as a professional pattern cutter in the fashion industry, animal lover Carol Tai decided to put her two passions together illustration and dogs to create personalized t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, cushions, and tote bags featuring people’s pet portraits.

This book, with a brief introduction explaining how to get started, pull-out and downloadable templates and step-by-step projects showing you exactly how to recreate the 20 most popular breeds in thread form, is perfect for the dog lover and fashion addict alike.