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DIY Cozy Pet Bed: A Beginner-Friendly Guide for Your Furry Friend

Want to spoil your dog or cat with a comfy new spot to snooze? This easy tutorial will show you how to make a cozy pet bed that’s both stylish and functional. With a removable cover for hassle-free cleaning, this project is perfect for beginners and seasoned DIYers alike. Let’s get crafty and create something your pet will love!

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The finished measurements of this beds are approximately

Small Size :

23¾″(60㎝) W × 6″(15㎝) H × 23¾″(60㎝) D.

Large Size :

27⅝″(70㎝) W × 6″(15㎝) H × 27⅝″(70㎝) D.

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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.

Let's get started!!

To make this you will need:

Small Size :

◆ Top panel
① 24½″ × 24½″ (62㎝ × 62㎝) Cotton blend fabric
◆ Bottom panel
① 24½″ × 24½″ (62㎝ × 62㎝) Anti slip fabric
◆ Side panel
① 51⅜″ × 6¾″ (130㎝ × 17㎝) Quilted cotton fabric
① 24½″ × 6¼″ (62㎝ × 16㎝) Quilted cotton fabric
◆ Pillow inserts
② 24½″ × 24½″ (62㎝ × 62㎝) Polyester fabric
② 38″ × 6¾″ (96㎝ × 17㎝) Polyester fabric
◆ Others
① 24½″ (62㎝) Zipper
① 79″ (200㎝) Piping Bias Tape
① 1″ (2.5㎝) Wide Webbing Strap 12⅝″ (32㎝)
35oz (1Kg) Fiber fill

Large Size :

◆ Top panel
① 28½″ × 28½″ (72㎝ × 72㎝) Cotton blend fabric
◆ Bottom panel
① 28½″ × 28½″ (72㎝ × 72㎝) Anti slip fabric
◆ Side panel
① 56¼″ × 6¾″ (142㎝ × 17㎝) Quilted cotton fabric
① 32⅜″ × 6¼″ (82㎝ × 16㎝) Quilted cotton fabric
◆ Pillow inserts
② 28½″ × 28½″ (72㎝ × 72㎝) Polyester fabric
② 44⅜″ × 6¾″ (112㎝ × 17㎝) Polyester fabric
◆ Others
① 32⅜″(82㎝) Zipper
① 90⅞″(230㎝) Piping Bias Tape
① 1″(2.5㎝) Wide Webbing Strap 12⅝″(32㎝)
70oz(2Kg) Fiber fill

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Place the piping bias tape on the right side of the top panel and sew. (Piping bias tape can be omitted.)

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The around of the quilted fabric is zigzag or overlock stitched, and then a zipper is attached to one side.

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Attach a strap for the handle.

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Place the right sides together of two side panels and sew the both sides with an allowance of about 3/8″.

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Do this by marking the quarter of your bottom panel and the quarter of your side panel (these are attached to each other at this point but just fold the piece in half to find the center).
Now, using your quarter marks, start pining the bottom of your side panel around the perimeter of your bottom.
Sew all the edges with an allowance of about 3/8″.

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Use the same process to sew the top panel to the other side of the side panel.

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Place the right sides together of the side panels of the pillow inserts and sew with an allowance of about 3/8″, leaving an opening.

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Sew the side panels, top, and bottom panels in the same way as the outer layer.

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Turn it right side out and fill with fiber fill through the opening. And whip stitch the opening.

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YOU ARE FINISHED!

Happy sewing!