This pattern is being shared in hopes that all dachsies
that find themselves with sore, red, and bruised bottoms will have a nice
soft cushy BumPad. If sewing is not your thing, why not find a local seamstress
to make one for your dachsie. Paula Milner
If your doxie scoots frog-like, it needs a BumPad.
See Clark scoot. Clark is wearing a red belly wrap
and blue BumPad. Taz is a sideways scooter (video)
Supplies for a 17 lbs dachshund with
17" waist, 3" inside thigh to thigh and 5" waist to tail
base measurements.
Time: approx 2.5- 3 hours from cutting
to finished project (does not include time to adjust pattern)
1/2 yard cotton fabric
3/4 yard of 1/2" wide velcro
2- 4" x 2.5" pieces of 4-way stretch
fabric such as nylon lycra, sport fleece, stretch velvet
1- a man's Dr. Scholl's gel foot insert
1- 4" x 2" wool shearling piece
(found at Ebay
for $9.95, will use rest to pad Clark's wheelchair)
8" x 6" piece of nylon flag material.
Fabric needs to be sturdy and frictionless as this what the dog scoots
on.
I developed this pattern because Clark was getting burns
on his rear end from scooting on the floor and area rugs.
I was also aghast at the sound of his boney butt bumping
on the floor as he scooted with speed. Baby diapers just didn't fit right
and slid off. Also didn't like the idea of him sitting in poop-laden diapers.
With this BumPad I can take him to the toilet and quickly release the two
velcro tails.
Measure from inside thigh to other thigh. Cut and adjust pattern along
vertical purple line to match measurements.
Measure waist and add 3 inches for overlap. Adjust pattern for length
needed plus 3" of overlap
Measure from waist to base of tail along the spine. Cut and adjust
pattern along horizontal green line to match measurements.
In next section when you make a sample for a test fit, you will see
how much to extend the two "tail" flaps for your dog.
Adjust leg openings on pattern
Measure thickest part of upper thigh.
Use tape measure to redraw a new opening. Form the tape flat on one
side, so you have a "D" shape. Trace lightly with pencil inside
the tape. Go back with marker and enlarge opening 1/4" bigger all
around.
Use your adjusted pattern to cut a sample out of cheap fabric. Test
fit on dog. Adjust the two "tails" for length. You need only
cut one piece for the test fit.
Cutting into your fabric for the BumPad
Place your new pattern on folded fabric and cut. This will give you
two fabric pieces. Don't forget to cut out the leg openings, too!
Getting ready to sew
Stack right sides (RS) together.
Stitch length: 2.5-3.0. Sew using a 1/4 in seam allowance around the
outer edge except between the two green dots. Do not sew around
leg openings.
Getting ready to turn RS out
Clip inside and outside curves. Becareful not to clip
into the stitch line.
Turn RS to the outside thru the opening and press.
