What do biker jackets, 1950s rebel films, and a ride down the California coast have to do with dog coat design?

In this episode, I share the story behind one of my most popular creations—the Marley Davidson, a bold, stylish dog coat inspired by the grit and swagger of vintage motorcycle culture. You'll hear how a feeling from my past turned into a pattern that resonated with customers and how I later adapted the look using my Cozy Coat base pattern.

I’ll also walk you through why sketching matters, how I turned the design into something functional and fashion-forward, and how you can take your own ideas from spark to pattern.

If you’re designing your own dog wear—or dreaming about it—this episode is for you.

🧵 SHOW NOTES & LINKS

• Free Planner – Plan Your Dog Wear Designs with Confidence
  Sketch templates, layout space, and prompts to help bring your ideas to life:
  https://www.thankdogwemadeit.com/f/plan-your-dog-wear-designs-with-confidence

• Cozy Coat Pattern
  The base pattern I go back to again and again—clean, functional, and fully customizable:
  https://www.thankdogwemadeit.com/courses/category/patterns

• Cozy Coat Course
  Learn how to sew the Cozy Coat from start to finish—including custom variations:
  https://www.thankdogwemadeit.com/courses/cozy-coat-course

🏍️ Inspiration for the Marley Davidson Design

• Harley-Davidson Victory Lane Leather Jacket
  https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/shop/mens-victory-lane-ii-leather-jacket/p/98000-23VM

• Harley-Davidson Men’s Generations Jacket
  https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/shop/mens-generations-jacket/p/98162-21VM

• Marlon Brando in The Wild One
  https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/marlon-brando-the-wild-one

• James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause
  https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/rebel-without-a-cause