[nagdu] winter coats, one more try

[Julie J.]

I know we’ve discussed this before, but there are some new folks and I’m really hoping someone will be able to offer some ideas this time.

I need a coat for my Doberman guide.  The coat has to be warm, water resistant and go on over the harness.  It needs to cover her belly and her neck and front chest area.  I do not want anything meant to look cute.  this is a purely functional piece of apparel.  

The lady I got Monty’s coat from is apparently out of business.  Monty’s coat does not fit Jetta.  Her coat from last year also doesn’t fit her.  It didn’t fit very well last year and now that she’s filled out, it really doesn’t fit.

I have some skill at sewing, but would strongly prefer a coat already made.   I bought an off the rack coat for Jetta last year and modified it to go on over the harness.  It turned out to be a much bigger project than I thought.  

I have Googled everything I can think of.  I’ve had a few leads, but either the person is not currently taking orders, they won’t do a coat to go over a harness or the web site is so unprofessional I am nervous about doing business with them.  I have found no coats available for immediate purchase in the exact criteria I need.  I am quite happy to work with a seamstress to make me a custom coat.  If anyone knows anyone who makes dog coats or is a skilled seamstress that could do this for me, I’d be very appreciative.  I can take any measurements needed as well as providing pictures of the dog in harness.

thanks in advance for any leads!
Julie 
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