In the store you can buy houses, hammocks and cat baskets for every taste. But they are not cheap. And four-legged friends are very finicky. Everyone knows the annoying feeling when the purchased item has not come to taste and is gathering dust.
How to quickly, beautifully and inexpensively arrange a sleeping place for a pet? The ability to make beds for cats with their own hands often helps out the owners.
The correct litter should be durable, hygienic (it is good when it is possible to wash it from time to time) and comfortable. You always want her to be aesthetic, and maybe really stylish. The pet's berth will become part of the interior, so it should not shock guests with torn sides. There is nothing easier than to sew a bed for a cat with your own hands. Patterns of such products will be ridiculously simple, you just have to look at the factory products. Here are some basic options.
Round pouf
This is the easiest bed for a cat with your own hands. The step-by-step instruction for its creation is as follows:
- Two round parts are cut, their diameter is approximately equal to the length of the body of a tailed friend (40-60 cm). Do not make the bedding huge. It will be uncomfortable, because cats love secluded places where it is nice to curl up.
- According to the well-known formula - 2πr (double product of the radius by the number pi), the length of the side tape is calculated. It is necessary to leave allowances for seams from all sides.
- First, short sides of the tape are sewn together.
- The resulting part is turned inside out and connected to round billets. One seam is completed completely. In the second, several centimeters are left uncovered. Through the resulting hole, the cover is turned out and filled with stuffing.
- The hole is sewn up manually or on a typewriter.
- So that the packing does not gather in lumps, the product is fastened with through stitches in several places. It is better to arrange stitches symmetrically. You can mask them with buttons covered with textile.
A cat bed in the form of a puff or round pillow is ready.
Soft basket
Cut out the same details as for the previous model. The side tape is cut at least 35-40 cm wide. Sew a short edge, bend along the entire length, turn out. When the sidewall is tightly packed, a geometric figure is obtained.
Round parts are connected, turned out and also filled with packing. It remains to connect the parts in a circle. For greater aesthetics, this outer seam is decorated with braid or trim.
Two in one
This is another do-it-yourself bed for cats based on a round pattern. Only two details are needed. However, the diameter should be increased (approximately 80 cm).
Parts are folded together facing out. Having departed from the edge of 20-25 cm, they are connected around the circumference. The center of the product is stuffed through a small hole. One more line is sewn at a distance of 5 cm from the edge. The resulting annular cavity is uniformly filled with the packing. The last seam is trimmed along the edge and decorated with an edge.
It remains to screw a strong nylon cord. In the expanded state, a wide litter is obtained. If you pull the cord, then the two-in-one model turns into a cozy basket.
Funny slipper
How to sew a bed for cats of this shape with your own hands? Two volume parts are made. The lower one is oval, the size of the animal, and the upper one is half shorter and slightly wider. Joined around a rounded edge. The outer seam requires decorative processing. The lower part of the base is cut out from a denser material or reinforced with something else. When a tailed friend climbs deep, the litter does not crumple under it. When washing, this model must be turned inside out.
Tunnel mat
To create such a bed for a cat with your own hands, a pattern is not required. A rectangular litter of two pieces of very thick fabric is cut out. Width is approximately 40-50 cm. Length is twice as long. The product is insulated with a small amount of packing. Two pieces of detachable zipper are sewn onto short edges. A flexible wire is inserted into the folded long edges. When zipped, the rectangular rug turns into a tunnel that looks like a piece of a wide pipe.
Hammock for cat
A square of dense fabric is treated with a wide border so that long ties at the corners remain. Ready for another do-it-yourself bed for cats. How to make sure that it does not interfere with the movement of people around the room?
The product is tied under the seat of a chair or chair, stretching the ends as much as possible. It is good if there are upper bars between the legs. They will help to fix the structure so that under the weight of the animal it does not slip to the floor.
The warmed option
The hammock can also be placed in a more comfortable place, for example, on a battery. Do-it-yourself bed for a cat looks like a popular novelty from well-known manufacturers of accessories for animals.
For the frame, you need a very thick wire. You will have to try to bend it in the right places. The result should be a design similar to a turnstile. With curved edges, it is attached to the battery.
From a dense fabric, a bag is sewn along the length and width of the frame. The cover is stretched like a pillowcase.
Soft sofa
We can say that this is a classic option - a rectangular pillow at the base and lush cushions. The front cut a little lower than the rest. All details are cut separately. It is very convenient to make the lower pillow removable, it will be possible to wash it more often.
If the cat likes to rummage through the litter in order to get comfortable, the bottom is better to sew on or choose a simplified version. Then the pattern of the bed for the cat with your own hands will be completely different: a rectangle or square with a small recess for the front roller. Two identical parts are folded facing each other. The edges are stitched together. The turned cover is evenly stuffed. The straightened blank is flashed, departing from the edges by 15-20 cm. In the center there should remain a rectangle with a length approximately equal to the length of the cat. Continuing the line of the line, a braid is added to the couch. Small squares form in the corners. Well, if the stuffing does not get into them. The squares are bent diagonally inward or outward, the ribbons are tied and the “sofa” acquires side rollers.
Do-it-yourself bed for a cat from a sweater
You only need an old pullover or jacket and a filler. Turning the thing inside out, sew up the neck without pulling it. Again, invert and flash the line between the lower edges of the armholes. Having stuffed sleeves and a yoke, get a roller for the side. Stitch cuffs around the circumference. Filling the middle of the product, they get the bottom. You can give it an oval or rectangular shape. Both parts are already connected. It remains to sew the bottom at the desired height, and then sew the roller from the sleeves on the remaining three sides.
Economical solution
Those who wish to build a sleeping place for a pet will absolutely love this vintage version at no cost.
You can creatively use other items. An unnecessary nightstand or wooden case from an old TV will be an excellent refuge for a cat. The wizard’s fantasy is limited only by security considerations. Extra small details should be removed from the future house, especially inside, to feel for sharp edges. The heavy structure is checked for stability, if necessary, furniture legs are attached. If there are covers or doors, they are securely fixed so that the pet does not get stuck.
Original ideas
Creative accessories will appeal to those who do not spare time and energy for their pet. If you creatively comprehend the finished model from the store, the principle of creation will be clear. Any idea is easy to develop and complement. You can try by making your own bed for cats, as in the photo, and even better.
Complex seems a model in the shape of a car. However, it is based on only two rectangular covers. In the upper face of the large box, a hole is cut to the size of the "cabin". This is a second case in the form of a box without a cover. The inside of the cab is inserted into the body. To fill it will require a fair amount of filler. It remains to decorate the workpiece with "windshield", "wheels", "headlights", "license plate" and the car company logo to taste. All decor elements have simple geometry - circles and rectangles. It is important to process the edges of the parts or bend them at the last stage of "auto-assembly". The result of all the work will depend on the quality finish.
In a triangular pillow case, you can make a boat or plane. In the round - a flying saucer. Such fancy accessories in the interior always delight children. And cats will appreciate the exceptional softness and warmth of such a voluminous and tall bed.
The bedding in the form of a cat is based on an oval rug. You can sew the muzzle and paws of any animal to him at the discretion of the master. All additional details are created using patchwork technique or simple embroidery (eyes, mustache, nose, paw pads). It is undesirable to make eyes out of buttons. The cat can nibble them and choke. Thermal stickers will be an easy way out if you can choose the right size.
Do-it-yourself lounges for cats: patterns
You could familiarize yourself with a photo of such "furniture" for pets above. The easiest to work with are the round litter described earlier (to make it easier to compare, all the schemes are put together). There are many ways to change and improve models, decorate them to your liking.
If you have a desire and a little patience, you can from time to time please yourself and your furry friend with creative innovations. Moreover, there are infinitely many ideas for creating do-it-yourself beds for cats. Here are more complex and interesting options.
How to choose a material
The fabric for work is chosen to be durable, so that the litter lasts longer. However, it should attract a four-legged lover of secluded places with its texture. Therefore, the material should be pleasant, soft to the touch. In this regard, fleecy, terry and stitching fabrics are very good. They better collect faded wool, and cleaning one place is much easier than collecting pile throughout the apartment. Fabric products for furniture upholstery are excellent. This is a tapestry, microfiber, flock. Denim is another practical choice, even old jeans will do. A cover made of 100% polyester will scare the cat away with accumulated static electricity.
Removable inner pillows can be sewn from natural linen, thick cotton or viscose.
The lower part is better to sew from a special anti-slip fabric with PVC. It is a rubber coated material in the form of dots. It can be found at any fabric store. It is often used for slippers, rugs, gloves.
It is better to fill the product with hygienic synthetic material: holofiber, synthetic winterizer and so on. Litter will collect less dust and odors. Both the padding and the cover should be easy to wash and dry quickly.
It is important not to forget about the safety and comfort of the cat. You can not use small, stitching accessories to decorate. All decorative elements are sewn securely. Very long ribbons and ties can be wound on the legs and neck of the animal in a dream. They are also best avoided.
How to attract stubborn people to the new thing
Making bedding for cats with your own hands is easier than accustoming an animal to them. A four-legged pet can sleep for weeks near a new litter, without even looking at it. How to make a thing attractive for a cat? It's all about the smell.
If the litter smells like new cloth, you need to hold it for several days in a wardrobe. She will get the habitual smell of an animal at home.
For washing, use fragrance-free powder and completely abandon air conditioners.
You can buy a spray with catnip, a pleasant smell for a cat will make her explore a new subject. The smell is updated with a spray once every two weeks.
An animal can have several favorite places to sleep and watch. It is better to design them with additional comfortable rugs.
Cats are awake only 6-8 hours a day. They spend most of their lives in a dream. It is not known whether they have been dreaming all this time, but they certainly feel warmth and comfort. Most likely, the cat will appreciate the care if the owner equips for her a safe, comfortable place.