How to make a cat bed from a sweater with your own hands
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What do you need
- Sweater;
- threads;
- needle;
- scissors;
- filler (synthetic fluff, holofiber, cotton wool or something else).
How to make a bed
Sew up the neck of the sweater completely.
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Sew the sweater approximately along the dotted line shown in the photo. The seam should be semicircular and go from one armpit to the other.
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Stuff both sleeves and the top sewn part of the sweater with stuffing.
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Stuff the entire bottom of the product. For this place, you can use a single piece of foam rubber or several layers of padding polyester. Sew up the bottom.
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Insert one edge of the sleeve into the other and sew to each other.
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Sew the sleeves to the middle of the bottom edge of the workpiece.
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If desired, you can connect this entire edge to the sleeves.
How to sew a round fabric cat bed
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What do you need
- Soft fabric (fleece, terry, faux fur or other);
- measuring tape or ruler;
- paper - optional;
- scissors;
- clips or pins;
- threads;
- sewing machine (you can sew by hand, but using a machine will be faster and easier);
- filler (synthetic fluff, holofiber, cotton wool or something else);
- rope.
How to make a bed
Cut two circles from the fabric with a diameter of 40–50 cm or larger, depending on the size of the animal. If desired, make a pattern from paper. You can take fabric in two different colors - for the top and bottom of the bed.
Place the pieces on top of each other with the right sides facing inward and secure with clamps or pins.
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Sew the pieces around the edges, leaving a small hole for stuffing.
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Turn the workpiece through this hole. In the center, sew a circle of smaller diameter than the workpiece itself. To avoid mistakes, you can make a round pattern and attach it with pins in the right place. Leave a small hole in the fabric opposite the previous one.
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Fill the center circle with filler through the two holes left. Then sew up the opening of this circle.
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Place a seam along the edge of the workpiece at a distance of approximately 2.5 cm from it. Leave a hole opposite the first one.
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Then stuff part of the workpiece around the middle. Sew the hole so that the filling does not come out.
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Insert a rope into the remaining hole and stretch it along the entire edge of the product. Tighten the rope and tie the ends with a strong knot.
How to sew a cat bed from fabric in the shape of a slipper
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What do you need
- Soft fabric (fleece, terry, faux fur or other);
- chalk or felt-tip pen;
- ruler;
- scissors;
- padding polyester;
- pins;
- threads;
- sewing machine (you can sew by hand, but using a machine will be faster and easier).
How to make a bed
Fold the fabric in half with the right sides facing in. Draw two details that are shown in the photo. The sole of the slipper should measure 55 × 40 cm, and the top – 60 × 40 cm.
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Cut the fabric along the marked lines. Since it's folded in half, you'll end up with four pieces.
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Bend a sheet of padding polyester into three layers. Place the top pieces folded together on it, secure with pins and cut the padding polyester to size.
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For the sole, take four layers of padding polyester. Also attach the lower parts folded together to it and cut along the contour.
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Without removing the pins, sew each piece along the outline. At the same time, leave one small hole on the side of the curves.
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Insert your hand into the hole left and, pulling out the opposite end of the part, turn it out so that the padding polyester is inside. Turn out the second piece in the same way.
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Sew the holes with a hidden seam, hiding the padding polyester inside. In the center of the sole, draw a figure that follows the contours of the sole, but is smaller. Sew along the lines, thereby fixing the padding polyester inside.
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Divide the top of the slipper into four equal parts with three longitudinal lines and sew along them.
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Place the top piece on the bottom piece so that the product resembles a slipper. Sew the details.
The most unusual and creative beds for pets: 33 ideas
Bed made of sweatshirt and pillows
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It's simple: sew up the neckline, sew the sleeves to the side seams, form a roll and stuff it with padding poly, and put a pillow inside. All you have to do is sew up the bottom and connect the sleeves - and you're done.
Elegant bed with mattress
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You can make the base for such a crib from scratch by assembling it from plywood, or use an old bedside table or small chest of drawers and saw off the top. Inside there is a foam mattress in a cover.
Tire bed
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The unwanted tire needs to be properly washed, dried and painted. Inside there is a soft pillow. You can stick protector stickers at the bottom so as not to damage the floor.
Barrel house
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To create such a “house” you will have to work hard, sawing off unnecessary parts from the barrel, sanding the edges and covering the wood with stain and varnish. However, the result is very impressive!
Bed from a table
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For such a bed, a small table with sides is suitable: they will serve as limiters holding the mattress inside.
Elastic bed based on a frame
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You will need a strong frame, stand legs and straps or thick, wide rapeseed tape. We strengthen the frame with metal corners, weave a bed from tape, and add legs.
DIY cat bed
House from a nightstand
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An antique bedside table like this (see bottom right corner of the photo) makes a cozy house for dogs or cats. You need to remove the doors and paint the bedside table, plus add soft bedding.
Bed from a bedside table or drawer
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A bed for a small dog or cat can be made from a small bedside table by removing the doors and sawing off the top. You can also use a wooden box or build a base from planks and add legs.
Bed from an antique box
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If somewhere in your dacha you have an old, but intact wooden box lying around, then you can make a bed out of it. Cut out the “entrance”, add legs and a mattress inside.
Bed from a suitcase
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You need an old suitcase - a vintage leather one will look most impressive. Remove the lid and add a mattress or pillow to suit your size.
Bed-box made of boards
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Such a bed can be assembled from boards or you can use an unnecessary box and make an entrance in it.
Bed in the bedside table
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Here's a great way to place a small pet next to the owner's bed, but in a separate sleeping area! If your nightstand has bottom drawers or shelves, remove them and rid your nightstand of any unnecessary pieces. Add bedding and you're done.
Warm place: a cozy pet bed made from a pullover
Fleece pouf-bed
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Sew a round pouffe pillow from fleece and fill it with synthetic padding: your pet will be delighted.
Crib from a toy house
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If your children have outgrown the toy house, it can be passed on to your pet as a lighter version of an indoor kennel.
Beds from desk or chest of drawers
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A drawer from a table or chest of drawers + a soft mattress of the same size = a comfortable and cozy place for a dog or cat.
Crib bed with legs
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Another option for a bed from a box, in this case - on legs.
Carrying bed from a basket
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Add soft bedding and a mesh with elastic to the basket, and you will get a bed in which it is convenient to transport or carry your pet.
Bed from a table or table
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Another option for a bed made from a table or coffee table. You need to cut off two legs, sand them, paint them and add two mattresses.
Seal rookery: sleeping place for a pet
Bed on wheels
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If you add wheels to the bed from the box instead of legs, it will be convenient to move it from place to place.
Bed in a coffee table
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A coffee table with a bottom shelf can also accommodate a “bed” for a small pet.
Bed from an office chair
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Remove the chair from its legs and construct a cover from a suitable fabric.
Bag house
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This cylinder-shaped bag is easy to sew with your own hands. Make the bottom double, and between its layers place a good layer of padding polyester so that the bottom is soft.
Chair bed
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The legs of the chair need to be sawed off, the back should be shortened, the seat should be turned over and supplemented with a mattress pad.
Knitted house
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If you crochet, it will not be difficult for you to build such a house for your pet. Take thick yarn, knitted or cord.
House in a pouf
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The pouf box can be converted into a house for your pet. To do this, you need to cut out an entrance in one of the walls, add bedding and update the upholstery.
Vintage TV house
Photo: hauspanther.com
If you have an antique TV in a wooden case (or you found one at a flea market), here's an idea for an unusual use for it.
House from a monitor case
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Here is an option for using a previous generation monitor housing.
Bed plus storage for toys from a suitcase
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An old suitcase doesn’t need to be removed from its lid, especially if it has pockets: they can be used to store pet toys.
A bed that doesn't need to be sewn
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To make such a bed, you will need material that does not fray, scissors and padding polyester for stuffing. Cut out two identical circles, cut “noodles” along the edges and tie the fringe one at a time to form a pillow. Place padding polyester inside.
Soft house-bed
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Add a “lid” to a regular round pillow by cutting it out to be larger. Your pet will be warm and cozy in a soft “pocket”.
Bath bed
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If the bathtub is quite small and the dog is large, they may be a good match.
House behind the curtain
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You can make a house out of a bedside table by cutting out the entrance and adding a curtain.
How to make a cat bed out of cardboard with your own hands
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What do you need
- Cardboard box;
- measuring tape or ruler;
- soft fabric (fleece, terry, faux fur or other);
- scissors;
- glue gun;
- anti-slip fabric;
- twine.
How to make a bed
Measure the length and width of the box. Fold the fabric two or three times or more and cut a rectangle to fit the box.
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Separately, cut out a rectangle from the fabric with the following sides: twice the length of the box + 5 cm and the width of the box + 5 cm. Place the piece of fabric from the previous step in the center.
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Cover the central piece with the edges of the other and glue them to it. Glue the open edges of the workpiece. This will be the bedding for the bed.
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Measure the height of the box. From the fabric, cut out a piece with the following sides: box length + box height + 10 cm and box width + box height + 10 cm. Place the cut fabric in the box.
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Glue the overhanging edges of the fabric to the sides of the box on the outside.
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Glue several pieces of anti-slip fabric to the bottom of the box to stabilize the bed. Cover the bottom of the box with twine.
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Place the prepared bedding in the box. The author of the master class also wrote the pet’s name on the bed, making letters from glued pieces of fabric.
Cat bed with sides
Such models are not only the easiest to make, but also quite beautiful. They are made in several variations. You can make a cat bed with a short side on one edge and a soft pillow. The “crib” with a removable pillow is very easy to care for, because it can be pulled out and cleaned at any time.
First, let's determine the size of the future cat's place and the dimensions of the pet. Using these data, let’s take:
- Textile;
- Thick cardboard;
- Handle;
- Ruler;
- A piece of padding polyester or foam rubber;
- A needle and thread to match the color of the fabric.
Let's start the pattern making process:
- Cut out a long strip from cardboard (part A), then an oval (part B);
- The width of the strip is equal to the height of the side of the bed, and its length corresponds to the size of the circumference of the oval (do not forget to allow an allowance of 1-2 cm).
Now a master class on sewing a crib with sides:
- Let's prepare two patterns: A-side, B-bottom;
- We stitch the two elongated sides of the side, turn the part right out;
- Cut out a rectangle of the required shape and size from foam rubber and insert it into the side. Hand sew the edges of the side;
- We will select a strong thick fabric to make the bottom or put an oval shape cut from plywood or cardboard between the bottom blanks;
- Let's sew the bottom to the side;
- We sew a pillowcase: cut out 2 oval-shaped parts according to the pattern, connect their sides;
- We fill the pillowcase with foam rubber or synthetic padding, sew in a zipper or sew it by hand, and place the pillow in the crib.
You can also make an elegant cat bed in the shape of a heart.
If the animal is fluffy and does not like heat, the sides are made lower. If your pet is short-haired and often freezes, make the sides higher and fill the bottom more tightly with filler.
How to make a hanging wooden cat bed with your own hands
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What do you need
- Low wooden box;
- 4 screws with a ring;
- drill;
- strong thick rope;
- scissors;
- double sided tape;
- pillow;
- 6 reliable hooks with suction cups.
How to make a bed
Screw four ring screws into the long side of the drawer.
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On the opposite side, drill two wide holes in the corners of the bottom.
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Turn the box upside down. Fold a long piece of rope in half and pull it through one hole so that the ends are on top. Tie them with a very strong knot.
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Tie the rope on the other side in the same way.
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Using double-sided tape, glue the pillow to the bottom of the box.
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Attach six suction cup hooks to the window: two on top for ropes and four on the bottom for metal rings. Preliminarily determine exactly where the rope loops and rings will be located.
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Hang the bed on hooks.
Making a cat bed for a radiator
Cats love to sleep on warm radiators in the cold season, despite the fact that they have an uncomfortable, hard surface. To facilitate the sweet sleep of the fluffy, we will make a “crib” using special fasteners.
Step-by-step master class for creating a lounger:
- Let's build a frame from wood. The design of the fasteners for its top depends on the design of your battery. The cat bed must be very durable so that the cat does not fall when jumping onto it from the floor. Otherwise, he will no longer approach this unsafe place;
- We will sew a bag in the shape of a rectangle from thick fabric, and cover the frame with wood;
- We insert padding polyester or foam rubber inside;
- Let's attach the sleeping place to the battery.
You cannot make a bed that is too large - it will not allow warm air to flow well into the room.
The second version of the “cat bed” on the battery:
- We buy a large diameter PVC pipe in a specialized store;
- We cut the old fur coat into two rectangles of different sizes: we place the small one inside the pipe, the large one on the outside;
- We sew two sides of the smaller rectangle and put the resulting fur pipe into a PVC pipe;
- Wrap the pipe with a large rectangle until you get a fur mink. We sew the edges of the outer and inner rectangles by hand.
In order to secure the bed very firmly to the radiator, you need to sew a reliable fastener along its edge and use it to fix the fur mink to the radiator.
