Cats sleep most of their lives, 2/3 of them in fact. That is why a loving owner must provide a comfortable place for his pet to sleep. Moreover, it is very simple to make a homemade lounger, even from scrap materials.
You can make a comfortable bed out of old things without spending more than an hour, and most importantly, saving money, because we all know how expensive accessories for pets are in stores.
Cat sofa gathered with ribbon bows
To sew a cat bed with your own hands, you need to take:
- fabric in two colors, used can be used;
- ribbons to match the main colors - ready-made or made independently from fabric;
- padding polyester;
- sewing tool.
Master class: how to sew a cat bed
The pattern must be made keeping the proportions suggested below. Decide on the size of the sleeping area for animals yourself, depending on the dimensions.
On the cut out parts, mark the places for threading the ribbons.
Sew around the perimeter of the sofa, leaving 12 cm open areas on each side for filling.
Turn the product inside out.
Fill all areas with filler, paying special attention to the side walls, since maintaining the shape of the sofa depends on their stability.
Sew along the perimeter of the bottom pillow, sew up the remaining open areas with a hand-blind stitch.
Tuck the side walls and tie the ribbons, securing the connection. The bed is ready!
Where to install the sun lounger
The main condition is the preferences of the cat itself. If they are used to sleeping with their owners, it is worth placing a lounger next to the bed. It is a great idea to place a cushion at the bottom of the house if pets like to be alone and value their personal space. In cold seasons, it is more pleasant for them to sleep near a warm radiator, so you can build a shelf for a bed, with hooks for attaching to the radiator.
The most important thing is that it is convenient for pets to get to their sleeping place, so you should not install the lounger too high.
DIY soft sofa-bed for a cat
To make a cat bed you will need:
- fabric for covers of main parts;
- a small piece of dense fabric for the bottom;
- filler;
- threads, sewing tools.
How to sew a bed
The pattern of such a cat bed is very simple. Two rectangular parts of the pillow are cut out in sizes sufficient for the size of your pet. The bottom part has similar dimensions. The two side panels and the back wall consist of two identical rectangular parts. The front side, also consisting of two identical parts, has a recess in the center for entry. The height of the sides of the sun lounger can be made to any height.
Next, we’ll take a step-by-step look at how to sew a rectangular cat bed with your own hands.
We sew the details of the sides around the entire perimeter, leaving an open area for turning and laying the filler. We fill the details tightly, sew up the edge with a hidden seam.
Sew the side walls together.
We sew the bottom by hand, tucking the edges inside.
We assemble rectangular blanks for the pillow, folding them with the wrong sides, leaving a hole for stuffing. Turn the product inside out and fill it with filler. We sew the left hole by hand.
We place the pillow in the finished sofa for the cat.
Game complexes
Keeping cats gives owners a lot of trouble and problems. They play, run, sharpen their claws, thereby causing damage to furniture and interior items. To eliminate these troubles, you can build a large two-story play complex in which your pet can play.
To manufacture the complex you will need:
- boards and plywood for the frame part. If these materials are not available, then you can use drywall;
- tubes made of metal or durable plastic;
- multi-layer upholstery material, foam rubber;
- cords, ropes, rope;
- screws;
- You can use a construction stapler for fastening;
- liquid Nails.
To make an exclusive gaming complex, it is worth preparing additional materials:
- wooden houses with an entrance;
- hanging hammocks with several fastenings;
- observation decks;
- play tunnels;
- stair elements;
- ottomans;
- suspended balls;
- scratching posts;
- columns that connect the entire structure.
After preparing the materials, you can begin building the main structure. It is performed in stages:
- The main structure for the cat is built in the form of platforms and shelves. Using a jigsaw, two sheets are cut out of plywood, which will be the top and bottom. The bottom part should be larger than the top.
- Three holes are made in the blanks. The size of their diameters must correspond to the diameter of metal or plastic tubes. They will serve as supports.
- A sun lounger can be installed on the top of the structure.
- Next, all materials are upholstered with fabric.
- Then a post is installed that will serve as a scratching post and a surface for moving the cat around the play complex. To do this, take a tube and cover it with a rope cord. The last edge of the rope can be fixed with liquid nails.
At the end there are additional materials that will be used for the pet's games.
Round cat bed
To sew a cat bed with your own hands, you need to prepare:
- textile;
- sheet foam rubber for the bottom;
- filler;
- threads, sewing tools.
How to make a cat bed
We mark on the fabric and cut out the details of the outer and inner cover of the cat bed. Their size is equal to the size of the cat plus 20 cm on the sides. When cutting, it is convenient to immediately fold the fabric into two layers and cut out both parts at once.
From a sheet of foam rubber, cut out a circle with a diameter equal to the cover minus the sides.
We place a circle of foam rubber on the wrong side of the outer cover in the center, and cover it with a piece of the inner cover on top. We chop off the parts, fixing the position.
We sew in a circle. Then we mark the seam lines for stitching. When sewing a bed of this size, four lines at 45 degrees will be enough. We perform these lines across the entire diameter of the covers, forming sections for stuffing.
We fill the sections of the sides with filler.
We compact the filled cells.
We connect the edges of the outer and inner covers, sew them together, and gather them together.
The result is a soft basket for a cat.
To process the cuts, we cut out the facing. We process the edge using a machine or with a hand seam.
The soft cat basket is ready!
More wool: pot and basket
Natural six as a material for a cat bed is good not only because it smells like the owners for a very long time. Wool in products perfectly removes static electricity from cat fur. A domestic cat, which does not get wet in the rain or roll around in the dust, is sometimes annoyed by injections of static micro-discharges no less than mosquitoes are to us. The best option for a woolen bed for a cat, incl. with kittens - a bed-pot made of natural felt, see picture. Once upon a time in village huts, cats and kittens were kept in worn-out peasant summer hats, and from the cat’s point of view, this is a luxury-elite bed.
Felt potty bed for a cat
Forming (drawing) felt is a rather labor-intensive process that requires certain skills. You need a solid block (in this case, a glass lampshade from a table lamp will do) and 70% alcohol. A piece of felt is gradually covered over the blockhead, starting from its top. During the covering process, the felt is also gradually moistened with alcohol starting from the middle of the piece.
Wood also retains the human scent for a very long time, so even more often than from old hats, beds for village cats were made from baskets that had become unusable. How to weave a basket from a wicker is another topic, but that’s not the point here: the wood is saturated with the smell of a person for a very long time, and before that cats don’t like it. That is, for a wooden basket to be suitable for a cat, it must be used for a long time. However, there is an option that will acquire the sweet scent of the hostess even during the manufacturing process: a basket made of merino wool yarn intended for bulky knitting. A blanket like this will cost about $200, so it’s better to make it the cheaper way. But there’s nothing for a cat basket, and it’s not difficult to knit it, see next. plot.
Video: knitted basket for a cat
Cat bed made from denim scraps
For such a creative bed you need to take:
- patches of jeans in two shades;
- padding polyester for the bottom;
- filler for sides;
- soft fabric for the bottom, for example, fleece (you can use an old terry towel);
- sewing tool.
How to sew a cat bed with your own hands
First, let's sew a side for the bed.
Its size is 24 by 157 cm. Let's prepare 12 rectangular parts of the same size - six of each color.
We sew them together from the wrong side, alternating stripes by color.
Iron the seam allowances in different directions and sew a zigzag stitch along the front side.
We sew the strip into a ring.
For the bottom, cut out a circle with a diameter of 48 cm. Decorate it with applique. We cut out a fragment and attach it with contrasting threads along the perimeter using a zigzag stitch.
We lay the bottom elements in layers - an outer cover, padding polyester, a bedding made of old soft fabric, an outer cover. We cut off a “sandwich” and sew around the circumference. If desired, you can quilt the bottom to prevent the padding polyester from moving when washed.
We sew the edges of the sides with a zigzag or process them with bias tape. We machine sew the edge along the circumference of the bottom, leaving open areas for filling.
We fill the side with padding polyester, compacting it well. We sew up the remaining holes by hand.
The bed is ready and approved!
Materials for sun loungers
The cat will not sleep if it does not like the material or firmness. The pillow often gets dirty, so the fabric should be durable enough to wash, for example, denim. It doesn’t have to be sewn at all; it can be knitted or crocheted.
A knitted sweater is also perfect for these purposes, and as a filler, padding polyester or foam rubber, which do not cost much, can also be obtained from old toys or unnecessary upholstered furniture.
Another option is to fill the bed with old things if your cat prefers to sleep on something hard. The sides of the bed can be made from a cardboard box or plywood covered with fabric.
You should not sew on too many decorations such as fringe, sequins, ruffles or appliqués; the cat may get its claws caught on them and injure itself.
Bed with frill
This bed will appeal not only to adult felines. Both a kitten and a small dog will enjoy relaxing in it.
For sewing you will need to take:
- old jeans in two colors;
- cotton lace;
- fabric for inner covers;
- filling – synthetic fluff or holofiber.
How to sew a cat bed
The side of the bed consists of seven parts. We cut out 7 parts 12 x 22 cm from fabric of one color, 7 parts 10 x 22 cm from fabric of the second color. The combined part from two multi-colored flaps will be square.
We sew the flaps into a common strip, inserting gathered lace into the seam.
In this case, it is important to control the coincidence of the seam lines when sewing different strips.
Fold the finished side in half, orienting the placement of the lace frill in the center of its outer side. We pin the fabric with pins, fixing the fold line.
According to the size of the sections of the side, we sew small pads of fabric for the inner covers. We fill them with filler.
For the bottom, cut out two circles with a diameter of 45 cm.
We sew a fabric bottom for the inner cover and fill it with filler. We sew the outer bottom cover from denim on the top side and cuffs from thin material on the inside. It is convenient to do it with an elastic band - see photo.
We attach the inner side of the side to the circumference of the bottom. We insert the pillows filled with filler into the sections.
We manually sew the edge of the outer side of the side, tucking the edges inward.
Manufacturing recommendations
There are some nuances that are important to consider before starting work:
- Study the cat's behavior and habits in order to choose the material on which he prefers to sleep.
- If possible, sew the product with a removable cover to make cleaning and washing easier.
- When making a bed on a rigid base, the bedding must be removable.
- For kittens who are not litter box trained, the bottom of the bed can be covered with a disposable diaper, which is easy to change.
- In rigid structures, use paper clips and screws with caution. Their protruding edges and sharp ends can cause injury to your pet.
To make cleaning easier, it is better to make the cover for the bed removable.
Tip! The bottom can be covered with a pillow or blanket, which is easy to take out and clean.
Do-it-yourself cat house bed without a pattern
To make a cat house you need to take:
- fleece - with a width of 1.5 m you need 1.5 m;
- padding polyester - with a width of 1.5 m you need 1.5 m;
- thick flexible cord to give the roof its shape.
- threads, sewing tools.
How to make a bed
For the roof, fold the fabric in half and cut a strip of 30 cm by 1 m.
We cut out a strip from padding polyester to insulate the roof. Its width should be slightly less than the width of the fabric strip.
We sew up the edges of the roof, leaving one of them open. Insert the padding polyester and straighten it out. Sew up the remaining edge using a hand blind stitch.
We quilt the roof part by making transverse and longitudinal stitches at equal intervals.
As a result, we will increase the rigidity of this part.
To cut the back wall, bend the roof along the line you have chosen and place it on the fabric folded in half.
We outline the outline of half the part, using the roof as a template.
We remove the roof part, fold the fabric in half and cut out the entire back wall part along the marked line.
Using the cut out part as a pattern, we mark the contours on the padding polyester. The insulation pad should be smaller than the outer fabric.
We make seams around the perimeter. We insert the padding polyester and quilt it, repeating the profile of the part with lines. We sew the remaining seam by hand.
We chop off the roof and back wall. We sew the parts together with a hand blind stitch.
For the side we cut out a strip. The finished dimensions of the part are 15 by 60 cm. If necessary, adjust the dimensions according to the actual measurements of your product.
Sew along the edges of the border, leaving a gap for filling. We place the filling, quilt, and sew up the edge of the part by hand.
For the bottom, you can use the same fabric as for the rest of the parts, or you can replace it with a combination of faux leather and knitted velvet. We cut out the details.
We line the bottom with padding polyester so that the bottom mat is soft and warm. Immediately cut out the cat pillow according to the size of the bottom.
Quilt the bottom.
Let's start assembling. First we sew the side to the roof. Then we grind the bottom with this design.
We sew a cord along the inside of the roof that will hold the shape of the part.
If desired, the cord can be decorated with fabric or, before stitching, inserted into a narrow case and sewn on.
Sofa for a cat: video master class
What it is
Having its own space where the animal feels comfortable and calm is a cat’s natural need. For the owner, the advantage of creating a personal sleeping place for your pet is to avoid constant cleaning of upholstered furniture from wool. General requirements for a cat bed
Cozy place to relax
A cat house should be comfortable, durable, wear-resistant and ready for periodic cleaning. These requirements are dictated by the natural characteristics of cats: they are active, love warmth and comfort, sharpen their claws and chew something, and tend to shed.
A cat bed should be comfortable and not cramped.
When making a cat house, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- To make upholstery, use natural, durable fabrics, such as tapestry, microfiber, denim, and claw-resistant furniture fabrics.
- The filler can be padding polyester or holofiber. Products made from them are easy to wash, they retain the shape of the litter well, and they do not harbor parasites.
- The design of the bed must be durable. It should not collapse or lose its appearance in a short period of time as a result of the cat’s active movements, as well as from its teeth and claws.
- When making a bed, consider the size of the pet. Cats do not like too large spaces, but the house should not be cramped.
Bed in the form of a slipper
This type of bed is the realization of an eternal cat’s dream: to sleep on the owner’s slippers.
To make it you need to take:
- dense fabric, preferably of natural composition - two pieces 38 by 54 cm and two pieces 42 by 52 cm;
- insulation;
- sewing tool, thread.
How to make a cat bed with your own hands
The pattern of a cat bed in the form of a slipper is shown in the figure below.
We sew the blanks in pairs, leaving gaps for filling.
Turn it inside out and stuff it with sealant. We sew up the areas left open by hand using blind stitches. We quilt by completing the line as described in the previous master class.
We sew the top of the sneaker to the sole using a decorative overlock stitch.
Recommendations
As an item for relaxation and play, a lounger should be soft, comfortable and safe. As a piece of furniture - have a suitable design and style. But you don’t need to try to make a super original house for your cat. It may happen that the pet simply will not accept it. A simple cozy pet bed, in a consistent color scheme, which can easily be placed in the cat’s favorite places, will be the ideal solution.
The simplest box can become a cat's favorite home
When thinking about choosing a bed for a cat, you should not immediately go to the nearest pet store. You can get double the pleasure by making a resting place for your beloved pet with your own hands, following the instructions described in this article.
Purpose
A separate sleeping structure for pets is a protective space where they will sleep peacefully and no one will disturb them. Organizing it for your pet will reduce the amount of hair on the furniture. There will be less hair on the owners’ clothes, and the apartment will be easier to clean. A cat bed solves many household problems.
In its cozy place, the pet will play and sharpen its claws, which will save the wallpaper and furniture upholstery that they so love to spoil. If the bed has sides, then the mother cat has the opportunity to rest there with her kittens.
It couldn't be simpler
Cats are not as sensitive and picky about smells as cats: they themselves do not need to take such careful care, and they are not particularly concerned about the fate of their offspring. But cats, more than cats, need heating when it’s cool, so that less internal reserves are spent on maintaining muscle tone. This is why cats are such excellent couch potatoes. Wild cats love to lie on thick, sunlit branches at any time of the year: the tree does not overheat and releases the accumulated heat for a long time. An adult cat, the rightful ruler of his territory, no less needs a good overview of the surrounding area (see above).
Therefore, a seasoned nerd needs a bed next to a heating radiator or on a windowsill above the radiator, see below. But a young cat, who has not yet bred with a cat and (in nature) has not withstood a mortal battle for his property, needs to save less energy. And he most likely won’t climb up on his own: there is a diocese of “cool real people” there. And the young man needs to lie to his heart's content in a safe shelter until he grows up.
At home, the best place for this is a hammock for a cat. If the hostess guesses that he is needed. And making a cat hammock is as easy as shelling pears: a couple of clothes hangers and a small piece of fabric. The hammock is hung on a heating or water pipe (on the left in the figure), or on a clothes dryer rod above the radiator, in the center. In this case, the cat will sooner get used to the idea that it is already possible for him to move to the lounger by the radiator.
Hammocks for cats
Note: cat hammocks are very popular abroad, suspended from the legs of armchairs or chairs (on the right in the figure) - excellent visibility, a roof over your head, and people cannot see the cat until they bend low.
