I want to make a dog bed.

BigJake · Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:16 am Post subject: I want to make a dog bed.

I have found a bed on a rescue site that looks like it might be simple to make. The frame will not be a problem I just would like some input on how I should attach the material that they will lay on to the frame.

Take a look at what I am trying to do
http://www.kuranda.com/catalog/donate_landing.php?intShelterID=2833

Allyson · Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:29 am Post subject:

It looks like each of the pvc pipes has been sliced down the side and finished off to keep rough edges away, and I believe that the fabric for the bedding has a pocket (casing) sewn around each of the edges with another piece of pipe slid down into that casing. Then you would slide it down into the larger pipe. I don't know if that makes sense to you, but it wouldn't really be that difficult to do I don't believe.

freespiritmom · Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:49 am Post subject:

My friend made one of these from her Old English Sheepdog and she used the webbing of an old trampoline for the middle and then made a pillow to put on it at night. It is great because her dog slobbers alot.

ZelliesParents · Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 2:45 pm Post subject:

freespiritmom · Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 2:52 pm Post subject:

My friend cut hers the size she wanted then sewed it like a curtain and ran the pipe through it. Pulled it tight and used Gorilla Glue on it to make it hold.

ICARUS · Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:34 am Post subject:

I've seen those beds before they're supposed to be great for hot weather with the air flow. I think if you have the tools available it would be a pretty simple project.