DIY cat carrier bag

A carrier bag is necessary to ensure that cats feel comfortable when moving or moving to a new place. It’s even better if there are several such accessories. In specialized pet stores, such accessories are usually expensive. Therefore, in order to save money, you can sew such a bag with your own hands from available materials.

Types of cat carriers

Carrying bags are most often classified by the type of material used. They can be:

• cloth;
• plastic;
• wicker.

For the cold season, it is better to choose insulated options. For the spring-summer period, on the contrary, you need a lightweight product that allows air to pass freely.

What can you use to make a carrier bag for a cat?

The easiest way to make a fabric accessory. It is recommended to purchase waterproof materials. And for additional air supply, you can provide a hole in the form of a mesh. This way, the cat will feel more comfortable.

We sew a carrier bag for a cat

First you need to choose the model of the future bag and prepare all the necessary materials and tools. In this example, we will consider the process of manufacturing a product with long handles.

Bag pattern

To build a diagram, you need to take some measurements of your pet.

• The length of the bag is equal to the length of the cat from the inside of the front paw to the tail (A).
• The height of the product is the height of the pet from the surface of the ground to the neck (B).

It is important to consider that the pet can freely change its position without restricting its movements. The height of the container should be enough for the cat to stand on its paws and not be pinched from the tail or head. Therefore, the resulting measurements are multiplied by 1.5.

The drawing will consist of a side part, a bottom and handles. We draw a pattern for the product on paper. The scheme is quite simple. We use the dimensions of the pet and also take into account the dimensions of the fastenings. You need to leave a few centimeters in order to sew on the zippers and process the seam. You can cut out a layout from paper. It is folded the way the finished product will look. The layout will help eliminate possible inaccuracies when sewing and in the calculations themselves.

If the pattern fits in size and everything corresponds to the future product, then we put the paper on the fabric and cut out all the details. Don’t forget that they must be in two copies: for the main fabric and for the lining.

Preparing materials and tools

In order to sew a carrier bag for a cat, you will need the following materials:

• the fabric that will be used as the base for the carrier (preferably “breathable” material);
• lining fabric;
• foam;
• cardboard or other dense material for the bottom of the bag;
• sewing machine;
• accessories and sewing accessories: zippers, threads, locks or buttons;
• mesh for a small “window”.

Sew a base for carrying

To sew a baby carrier, follow these steps:

• We apply the pattern to the base fabric, lining material and foam rubber and cut out the elements.
• We baste the side seam of the main material and the lining.
• Sew on the side of the foam.
• Sew the bottom to the sides of the bag using lining fabric.
• We take cardboard or plywood and insert it between the main material.
• Then we put foam rubber between the lining.
• We baste the side seams to secure the frame more firmly.
• Sew a zipper to the top element of the carrier.
• We make handles of the required length.

On a note! Handles can be made from belts that are no longer used. Or take ready-made straps from an old product.

Final stage

After the main manufacturing work is completed, you can begin decorating the bag. To create interesting jewelry, it is recommended to use the following materials: sequins, beads, beads, fur or ready-made applications. It all depends on personal tastes and preferences, as well as the materials available. The following decorative techniques can be distinguished:

• Embroidery. This technique is perfect for fabric items made from cotton, denim or other material. You can sew on ribbons, beads or sequins.
• Application. This method is applicable for carriers made of oilcloth, suede or plastic. It is important to use transparent glue and tweezers, which will help quickly remove excess composition.

REFERENCE! After gluing the elements, you need to wait two days before starting to use the accessory. Firstly, the decor will completely stick, and, secondly, the smell of glue will disappear.

Thanks to a convenient and functional carrying bag, transporting your beloved pet will be much more comfortable and safer. You can make such a handbag with your own hands in a couple of evenings.