Dog Bed Patterns: Assembly Instructions
Let's get it together on these dog bed patterns!
Once you've created the full-size pattern (See Pattern Instructions), it's time to transfer it to the fabric and continue with completing the dog bed.
For a visual idea of the parts to be assembled, go to
Dog Bed Patterns:
The Parts
STEP 5: CUTTING OUT THE TOP AND BOTTOM- Make sure the fabric has been blocked (that the grain is square) by pulling on the corners (line it up along the edge of a table if you’re not sure)
- Cut out your large paper pattern
- Pin it to the fabric. If the fabric can be folded and still be big enough, pin the pattern to both layers, making sure there are no wrinkles in the layer you can’t see. Use a lot of pins for best results
- Carefully cut out the fabric
STEP 6: CUTTING OUT THE CONNECTING STRIP - Measure how long your Connecting Strip needs to be
This will be the circumference for the round and oval patterns, and the perimeter for other figures - If you don’t want to calculate these, simply follow your full size pattern all the way around the edges
- If you do not have a piece of fabric long enough, you can sew two or more strips together
- The strip needs to be wide enough so the dog bed can be as thick (or high) as you want it to be
STEP 7: PINNING AND SEWING THINGS TOGETHER - Pin the Top to the top edge of your connecting strip, wrong sides together
- Sew a seam about .5 inches (1 cm) from the edge
- Check to make sure everything stayed unwrinkled
- Now sew a second seam just above the first
- On the wrong side of your Bottom piece, mark the section where you will be adding a zipper, buttons or Velcro. Make sure this section will be big enough for you to insert your stuffing materials
- Pin and sew the bottom layer to the bottom edge of the connecting strip, wrong sides together, again making two seams. Be sure to leave the fastening section unsewn
- Add your fastening materials
STEP 8: FINISHING - Turn the dog bed outside in and stuff
- Close with the fastener
- If you are making a waterproof dog bed, use a bead of adhesive sealant all along the seams where urine may leak
- If desired, glue a strip of matching waterproof material over the seam to hide the caulking, making sure there are no loose edges for the dog to chew or pull on
Congratulations – you’ve finished making the bed. Now it’s time to see how your dog likes it! Tip: If your dog is leery of new things, a treat or two and familiar toys from his former bed may help him get used to the bed faster Return to Dog Bed Patterns
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