Both my son and I had been noticing Pins and articles on using old jersey's or jeans to make dog beds. I was in the local Charity Shop and a gorgeous alpaca jersey, in lovely condition, was just $2. with no one to give it to I also bought two old pillow inners for 50 cents each. Pepper has grown out of her temporary puppy bed, no longer needs to be in plastic for those puppy mistakes, so I went home to make her a new bed.
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| In her too small bed |
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| Two pillow, jersey and Pepper |
Before I started she was already lying all over the jersey and playing with the pillows. No sewing machine required just a needle and some upholstery thread. I stuffed a pillow in with no alteration, to the body of the jersey, and stitched the end closed. I undid the other pillow (or rather I came into the lounge to find Pepper doing it for me) and used it to stuff the arms and neck. Sew the holes closed and a few stitches to hold it all together. Completed in front of the TV that night.
As soon as I put the finished item on the floor she was in it. A very happy dog.
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As soon as I put the finished item on the floor she was in it. A very happy dog.
Yes its good for any types of dogs. I will buy it for my dog. I also patriots dog jersey from Posh Puppy Sports for my two dogs. Thanks for sharing this information.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea of turning an old jersey into a cozy dog bed! It’s such a clever and affordable way to reuse something soft and comfortable. My dog always tries to curl up on my clothes, so I think the familiar fabric makes them feel safe. I’ve never been good at sewing, but your method sounds easy enough to try while watching TV. Using old pillows for filling is brilliant too — so much cheaper and more sustainable than buying new stuffing. It’s great how Pepper immediately loved it; dogs always know when something is made just for them. I might try this with an old sweater that’s too big for me. It would make a perfect pet cushion for my small dog. Homemade things like this always feel more personal and comforting for both the pet and the owner.
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