Hints from Heloise

Dear Heloise: As a mother of six and grandmother of five, I have been an avid recycler since it was called “being frugal.” Imagine my surprise when my husband came up with a way to use the cut-off portions of his sweatshirt sleeves. He made one into a sweater for my puppy. This is so easy that I had to share it with you. They can be made to fit many small dogs and puppies. And the best part is that if you make a mistake, you still have a cleaning rag.

Place the sleeve on a flat surface with the seam on the bottom. Measure 1 inch in from the cuff and 1 inch up from the seam, and mark a circle about 1 inch across. Cut through both layers. These will be the front leg holes. Now put the sweater on your dog. The cuff becomes the collar. If the sweater is too long for your dog, mark just above the tail and cut the extra off in a rounded arc with a shortened area on the belly side. – Rebecca from Latrobe, Pa.

Thanks for the “hot dog” hint! – Heloise