It is known that a cat can be in a state of dozing for up to 22 hours a day. She chooses sofas, armchairs and beds for sleeping, leaving a lot of wool. Cat six then sticks to clothes, causing unpleasant troubles for the owners. In this case, a special sleeping place for the pet becomes indispensable. And if your pet doesn’t have one yet, then you should definitely buy it. Pet stores offer a wide range of cat beds, but it’s much more pleasant to make one yourself.
Unusual use for an old sweater
Everyone has a sweater in their closet that you can’t wear anymore, but it’s a shame to throw it away. We’ll use it to build a cat bed, and at the same time give a second life to an old thing. Note that a place with a homemade scent is more attractive to your pet than a store-bought one brought from a pet store.
How to make a cat bed from an old sweater with your own hands
The process of making a cat's nest is simple, anyone can handle it.To sew, we don't even need a sewing machine or other special tools. In addition to an old jumper and stuffing, it is enough to prepare thick threads and an ordinary needle with a large eye.
Which sweater is suitable for a bed
Use a sweater made of any material - knitted or knitted, only the appearance of the finished product depends on it. It is better to choose a model with standard straight sleeves. Styles with dolman sleeves do not look very neat in the final form, but you can experiment. It is worth looking at the composition of the yarn from which it is made so that the cat would want to sleep in this place.
ATTENTION!
Ideally, items made from natural threads are suitable, without the addition of synthetics. They do not accumulate static electricity and create discomfort for the pet.
Which filler to choose for a bed
Suitable fillers include padding polyester, holofiber, down, bamboo or any other. Don’t rush to run to the store; you probably have an old pillow, blanket, or even a jacket lying around in your closet at home. The litter made from these things is quite suitable for a cat's place. If this is not the case, you can use old things.
Making a cat bed: a step-by-step guide
Knitted items retain the smells of the owner well, and if the cat has already taken root in the house, then it likes these smells. With a little effort and adding a little creativity, we will create an exclusive, comfortable and safe place for your pet.
Preparatory stage
Having decided on the sweater and filling, all that remains is to prepare scissors, a large needle, safety pins and thick thread. We can start.
Transforming a Sweater
The following actions must occur in this order:
- Lay out the jumper on a flat surface.
- We cut off the neckline along the shoulder line and sew up the neck hole manually from the wrong side.
- We sew the seam using a sewing machine or by hand.
- Turn it right side out and sew a parallel stitch that serves as a continuation of the sleeve seam.
The result is a roller.
Filling the sweater
We tightly stuff the sleeves and the space between the two lines with filler. If there is no filler, old pants, thick scarves or other things will do, which we roll into a roller and insert into the hole.
ATTENTION!
If you use a roller made of clothing instead of filler, it is more convenient first insert this roller into the sleeves, and only then lay a second parallel line.
We also fill the base of the sweater with any filler, but not as tightly as a roller. You can put a small pillow or old warm clothes there to create a soft feather bed.
Forming a bed
The final steps are as follows:
- We sew the bottom edge by hand and pull the seam tightly, forming a gather.
- We connect the sleeves in front and sew them together.
- We turn the bed upside down and pin the sleeves to the base with safety pins, so that we get equal sides around the entire bed.
- Using a large needle with thick threads, we connect the sleeves to the bottom with an “over the edge” seam.
The product is ready!
Tips on how to make a bed out of an old sweater
To avoid mistakes, take note of the following tips:
- For a pet that is too large, it is better to use a men's sweater to fit comfortably in the finished bed.
- It is not necessary to cut off the collar of the sweater, just tuck it in. On the wrong side, we sew a line straight along it, turn the sweater inside out, the collar will remain inside.
- When filling the sleeves with filler, make sure that they hold their shape and are not too hard, otherwise the cat will be uncomfortable.
- As an additional decoration, sew several buttons to the base of the bed. Cover the buttons with fabric. We put one on top, the other on bottom, and sew them on at the same time, creating the effect of a quilted pillow.
Now your pet will be comfortable lying on his own bed, and the old sweater will not gather dust in the closet.
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