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Dog Bed Patterns Measurements

Here's a handy tip:
Write down your dog bed patterns measurements as you make them!

Regardless of which shape dog bed you choose to make, the first thing you need to do is measure your dog to ensure a good fit.

Measurements are needed for three parts:

* The top and bottom

* The strip that connects the top and bottom

* The bolster or padded back rest around the top edge of the bed.

TOP AND BOTTOM – two identical pieces:

Width
Height of your dog from the floor to the top of the shoulders (withers)

Length
Measure your dog from the tip of the nose to the back end of the tail, with the tail tucked against the dog’s behind. Your dog can be standing for this measurement, or be lying down, stretched out.

Final Top and Bottom measurements:
Add 4 inches (10 cm) to the width and to the length to allow for seams and the bolster

Note that for the Circle Shape, the length and width will be exactly the same.

CONNECTING STRIP - Connects top and bottom pieces:

Width
Height you want the bed to become plus 1 inch (2.5 cm) for the seams

Length
Circumference* or perimeter** of the bed plus 1 inch (2.5 cm) for the seams

BOLSTER – The padded tube around the top edge:

Width
13 inches wide for a tube approx. 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter
16 inches wide for a tube approx. 5 inches (12.5 cm) in diameter
19 inches wide for a tube approx. 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter

Length
Circumference* or perimeter** of the bed

*For the circumference, use the following formula: 3.14 x length
**For the perimeter, add the two lengths and the two widths for the total sum

Now that you’ve determined the measurements, it’s time to take a look at the types of Materials you will need to make your dog bed.

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