How to make a do-it-yourself cat bed?

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

In the store you can buy houses, hammocks and cat baskets for every taste. But they are not cheap. And four-legged friends are very picky. Everyone knows the unfortunate feeling when the purchased item is not to your liking and gathers dust without work.

How to quickly, beautifully and inexpensively arrange a sleeping place for a pet? The ability to make do-it-yourself cat beds often helps owners.

The right bedding should be durable, hygienic (it's good to be able to wash it from time to time) and comfortable. You always want it to be aesthetic, and maybe really stylish. The pet's sleeping place will become part of the interior, so it should not shock guests with torn sides. There is nothing easier than sewing a cat bed with your own hands. The patterns of such products will turn out to be ridiculously simple, you just have to look at the factory products. Here are some basic options.

Round pouf

This is the mostsimple do-it-yourself cat bed The step-by-step instructions for creating it are as follows:

• Two round parts are cut out, their diameter is approximately equal to the length of the tailed friend's body (40-60 cm). Do not make the bedding huge. It will be uncomfortable in it, because cats love secluded places where it is nice to curl up.
• According to the well-known formula - 2πr (double the product of the radius and the number pi), the length of the side tape is calculated. Leave seam allowances on all sides.
• Sew the short sides of the ribbon together first.
• The resulting part is turned inside out and connected to round blanks. One seam is complete. In the second, a few centimeters are left open. Through the resulting hole, the cover is turned inside out and filled with stuffing.
• The hole is sutured by hand or machine.
• So that the stuffing does not gather into lumps, the product is fastened with through stitches in several places. Stitches are best placed symmetrically. You can disguise them with textile-covered buttons.

The cat bed in the form of a pouffe or a round pillow is ready.

Soft basket

The same details are cut out as for the previous model. The side tape is cut out at least 35-40 cm wide. Sew a short edge, bend along the entire length, turn inside out. When the sidewall is tightly stuffed, the geometric shape of the torus is obtained.

Round parts are connected, turned inside out and also filled with stuffing. It remains to connect the parts around the circle. For greater aesthetics, this outer seamdecorate with braid or inlay.

Two in one

This is another do-it-yourself cat bed based on a round pattern. Only two parts are needed. However, the diameter should be increased (about 80 cm).

Pieces are put together right side out. Stepping back from the edge of 20-25 cm, they are connected in a circle. The center of the product is stuffed through a small hole. Another line is sewn at a distance of 5 cm from the edge. The resulting annular cavity is evenly filled with packing. The last seam is stitched along the edge and decorated with inlay.

It remains to insert a strong nylon cord. In the straightened state, a wide bedding is obtained. When the cord is pulled off, the 2-in-1 turns into a cozy basket.

Funny Slipper

How to sew a bed for cats of this shape with your own hands? Two volumetric parts are made. The lower one is oval, according to the size of the animal, and the upper one is half shorter and slightly wider. Connected on a rounded edge. The outer seam requires decorative processing. The lower part of the base is cut out of a denser material or something additionally strengthened. When a tailed friend climbs into the depths, the litter does not crumple under it. When washing, this model must be turned inside out.

Carpet-tunnel

To create such a do-it-yourself cat bed, a pattern is not required. A rectangular bedding is cut out of two pieces of very thick fabric. Width is about 40-50 cm. The length is twice as long. The product is insulated with a small amount of padding. Two parts of a detachable zipper are sewn on shortthe edges. A flexible wire is inserted into the bent long edges. When zipped up, the rectangular mat turns into a tunnel that looks like a piece of wide pipe.

Hammock for a cat

A square of dense fabric is treated with a wide border so that there are long ties in the corners. Another do-it-yourself cat bed is ready. How to make sure that it does not interfere with the movement of people around the room?

The product is tied under the seat of a chair or armchair, stretching the ends as much as possible. It is good if there are upper crossbars between the legs. They will help to fix the structure so that it does not slide to the floor under the weight of the animal.

Insulated version

A hammock can also be placed in a more comfortable place, for example, on a battery. A do-it-yourself cat bed will look like a popular novelty from well-known manufacturers of accessories for animals.

For the frame you need a very thick wire. You will have to try to bend it in the right places. The result should be a design similar to a turnstile. It is attached to the battery with curved edges.

A bag is sewn from dense fabric along the length and width of the frame. The cover stretches like a pillowcase.

Soft sofa

We can say that this is a classic version - a rectangular pillow at the base and lush rollers. The front is cut a little lower than the rest. All details are cut out separately. It is very convenient to make the lower pillow removable, it will be possible to use it more often.wash.

If the cat likes to rummage through the bedding to get comfortable, it is better to sew the bottom or choose a simplified version. Then the pattern of the do-it-yourself cat bed will be completely different: a rectangle or square with a small notch for the front roller. Two identical parts are folded facing each other. The edges are stitched. The turned-out cover is stuffed evenly. The straightened blank is stitched, stepping back from the edges by 15-20 cm. In the center, a rectangle should remain approximately equal to the length of the cat. Continuing the line of stitching, braid is added to the couch. Small squares form in the corners. Well, if the stuffing does not get into them. The squares are bent diagonally inward or outward, the ribbons are tied and the "sofa" acquires side bolsters.

Do-it-yourself cat bed from a sweater

All you need is an old pullover or jacket and stuffing. Turning the thing inside out, sew up the neck without pulling it together. Turn inside out again and sew a line between the bottom edges of the armholes. Having stuffed the sleeves and the yoke, they get a roller for the side. Sew around the cuffs. Filling the middle of the product, get the bottom. You can give it an oval or rectangular shape. Both parts are already connected. It remains to sew the bottom at the desired height, and then sew the roller from the sleeves on the remaining three sides.

Economic solution

Those who want to build a bed for their pet at no cost will love this vintage version.

You can creatively use othersitems. An unnecessary bedside table or a wooden case from an old TV will be a great shelter for a cat. The imagination of the master is limited only by security considerations. It is necessary to remove unnecessary small details from the future house, especially inside, to feel for sharp edges. The heavy structure is checked for stability, furniture legs are attached if necessary. If there are lids or doors, they are securely fixed so that the pet does not get stuck.

Original ideas

Creatively made accessories will appeal to those who do not feel sorry for the time and effort for their pet. If you creatively comprehend the finished model from the store, the principle of creation will be clear. Any idea is easy to develop and supplement. You can try to make your own cat beds, as in the photo, and even better.

The car-shaped model seems complicated. However, at the heart of it are only two rectangular cases. In the upper face of a large parallelepiped, a hole was cut to fit the "cabin". This is the second case in the form of a box without a lid. The cabin is inserted into the body from the inside. For its stuffing, a fair amount of filler is required. It remains to decorate the blank with "windshield", "wheels", "headlights", "license plate" and the logo of the car company to taste. All decorative elements have a simple geometry - circles and rectangles. It is important to process the edges of the parts or bend them in the last stage of "auto-assembly". The result of all work will depend on the quality finish.

In a triangular cushionyou can make a boat or an airplane. In the round - a flying saucer. Such fantasy accessories in the interior always delight children. And cats will appreciate the exceptional softness and warmth of such a voluminous and high bed.

At the heart of the bedding in the form of a cat is an oval rug. You can sew the muzzle and paws of any animal to it at the discretion of the master. All additional details are created using patchwork technique or simple embroidery (eyes, mustaches, nose, paw pads). It is undesirable to make eyes from buttons. The cat can chew them off and choke. Thermal stickers are a simple solution if you can find the right size.

Do-it-yourself cat beds: patterns

You could see a photo of such "furniture" for pets above. The easiest to work with are the round beddings described earlier (to make it easier to compare, all the schemes are brought together). There are many ways to modify and improve the models, decorate them to your liking.

If you have a desire and a little patience, you can from time to time please yourself and your furry friend with creative novelties. Moreover, there are endless ideas for creating do-it-yourself cat beds. Here are more complex and interesting options.

How to choose material

The fabric for work is chosen durable so that the bedding lasts longer. At the same time, it should attract the four-legged lover of secluded places with its texture. Therefore, the material should be pleasant, soft to the touch. Very good at itagainst fleecy, terry and bouclé fabrics. They are better at collecting faded wool, and cleaning one place is much easier than collecting lint all over the apartment. Fabric products for furniture upholstery are excellent. This is a tapestry, microfiber, flock. Denim is another practical choice, even old jeans will do. The 100% polyester cover will scare away the cat with accumulated static electricity.

Removable inner cushions can be made from natural linen, thick cotton or viscose.

It is better to sew the lower part of a special anti-slip fabric with PVC. This is a material with a rubber coating in the form of dots. It can be found at any fabric store. It is often used for slippers, rugs, gloves.

It is better to fill the product with hygienic synthetic material: holofiber, synthetic winterizer and so on. The bedding will collect less dust and odors. Both padding and cover should be easy to wash and dry quickly.

It is important not to forget about the safety and convenience of the cat. Do not use small, piercing fittings for decoration. All decorative elements are securely sewn on. Very long ribbons and strings can wrap around the paws and neck of the animal while sleeping. They are also best avoided.

How to attract stubborn people to new clothes

Making cat beds with your own hands is easier than accustoming an animal to them. A four-legged pet can sleep for weeks next to a new bedding without even looking at it. How to make a thing attractive to a cat? It's all about the smell.

If the bedding smells like new fabric, hold itseveral days in a wardrobe. She will acquire the familiar smell of the house to the animal.

Use a fragrance-free laundry detergent and avoid fabric softeners altogether.

You can buy a catnip spray, a pleasant smell for a cat will make her explore a new object. The smell is renewed with a spray every two weeks.

An animal may have several favorite places to sleep and observe. It is better to decorate them with additional comfortable rugs.

Cats are awake only 6-8 hours a day. They spend most of their lives sleeping. It is not known whether they see dreams all this time, but they certainly feel warmth and comfort. Most likely, the cat will appreciate the care if the owner equips a safe cozy place for her.