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DIY Cat/Dog Bed

Make a dog or cat bed for your favourite furry friend with this easy tutorial!  Makes a perfect gift too.

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Any flannelette works very well for this project! Craft cottons or light-weight home decor fabrics could also be used.

Download printable PDF here.

Keep your furry friends warm and comfortable with this easy no-sew project. A great place to have treats and take naps…

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What you need:
· fleece
· quilt batting
· grid ruler
· rotary cutter

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What you do:
You’ll need to determine the best size for your dog bed (see chart below).
1. Cut 2 rectangles of fleece adding 6″ (15cm) all the way around.

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2. With both pieces together, cut 1″ (2.5cm) strips, 3″ (7.5cm) long around all edges.

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3. Cut quilt batting to the size of the center (minus the 6″ (15cm) added). Center on top of the wrong side of one layer of fleece.

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4. Add the 2nd layer of fleece on top of the batting and double knot 1 strip from the top to the corresponding strip on the bottom along all edges.

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All Done!

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Optional:
Hand tack at regular intervals to secure all layers together.

Download instructions here