Pet Projects: Make a DIY Dog Bed
Make a removable, washable cover for your furbaby’s bed that's oozing with charming, farmhouse style. This simple sewing project will transform a bed your pet loves into one you love as well.
DIY Farmhouse-Style Dog Bed Cover
Make a washable cover for your fur-baby’s bed that is oozing with charming farmhouse style. This simple sewing project can transform a bed your pet loves into one you love as well!
Photo by: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Materials Needed
dog bed form or pillow
ticking fabric (1-1/2 times size of dog bed dimensions)
tablecloth (or coordinating fabric in desired pattern, 1-1/2 times size of dog bed dimensions)
coordinating all-purpose cotton thread
measuring tape/ruler
sewing machine
sharp scissors
pins
pencil
iron and ironing board
all-purpose sewing needle
ribbons (optional, see step 4)
Cut Fabric
Prewash all fabric. Cut a piece of fabric (ticking was used for this project), 1-1/2 times the length of dog bed by width of dog bed, plus seam allowance (about 1-1/2” on each side.) Cut second piece of fabric (a tablecloth was used for this project) the same dimensions as dog bed, plus 1-1/2” seam allowance on all sides. Tip: One nice thing about using a tablecloth for this project is the edges are already hemmed. Use a hemmed edge for cover side with the opening.
DIY Farmhouse-Style Dog Bed Cover: Step1: Cut Fabric
Prewash all fabric. Cut a piece of fabric (ticking was used for this project), 1 ½ times the length of dog bed by width of dog bed, plus seam allowance (about 1 ½” on each side.) Cut second piece of fabric (a tablecloth was used for this project) the same dimensions as dog bed, plus 1 ½” seam allowance on all sides. Tip: One nice thing about using a tablecloth for this project is the edges are already hemmed. Use a hemmed edge for cover side with the opening.
Photo by: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Pin Fabric
Place top piece of fabric face-up on floor or work surface (Image 1). Put ticking face-down with extra material folded over (Image 2). This excess fabric will be the 'envelope' that holds the insert in place. Pin three sides together, leaving side with folded envelope closure open (Image 3).
Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
DIY Farmhouse-Style Dog Bed Cover: Step 2: Pin Fabric
Place top piece of fabric face up on floor or work surface. Put ticking face down with extra material folded over. This excess fabric will be the “envelope” that holds the insert in place. Pin three sides together, leaving side with folded envelope closure open.
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
DIY Farmhouse-Style Dog Bed Cover: Step 2: Pin Fabric
Place top piece of fabric face up on floor or work surface. Put ticking face down with extra material folded over. This excess fabric will be the “envelope” that holds the insert in place. Pin three sides together, leaving side with folded envelope closure open.
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
DIY Farmhouse-Style Dog Bed Cover: Step 3: Sew Cover
Sew along pin line, removing pins along the way. Trim excess seam allowance and loose threads. Turn cover right-side-out.
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Sew Cover
Sew along pin line, removing pins along the way. Trim excess seam allowance and loose threads. Turn cover right-side-out
Make Ties (Optional)
Measure and cut four 18” x 4” pieces of fabric out of tablecloth or ticking remnant (Image 1). Fold one fabric strip in half with right sides together and sew one short side and long side where edges meet (Image 2). Use a long, blunt object (like a capped pen, unsharpened pencil, etc.) to assist in turning tie right-side-out (Image 3). Iron tie, so it lays flat (Image 4). Repeat with three other ties. Tip: Ribbons may also be used to skip this step.
Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
DIY Farmhouse-Style Dog Bed Cover: Step 4: Make Ties (optional)
Measure and cut four 18” x 4” pieces of fabric out of tablecloth or ticking remnant.
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
DIY Farmhouse-Style Dog Bed Cover: Step 4: Make Ties (optional)
. Fold one fabric strip in half with right sides together and sew one short side and long side where edges meet.
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
DIY Farmhouse-Style Dog Bed Cover: Step 4: Make Ties (optional)
Use a long, blunt object (like a capped pen, unsharpened pencil, etc.) to assist in turning tie right-side-out.
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
DIY Farmhouse-Style Dog Bed Cover: Step 4: Make Ties (optional)
Iron tie, so it lays flat. Repeat with three other ties. Tip: Ribbons may also be used to skip this step.
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Finishing Steps
Hand-stitch ties (or ribbons) onto desired locations on top and bottom side of dog bed, so both sets of ties are symmetrical and line up when tied (Images 1 and 2). Slide dog bed form or pillow into cover, secure with ties (Image 3), then invite your furry best friend over to give it a try (Image 4).
Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
Make a washable cover for your fur-baby’s bed that is oozing with charming farmhouse style. This simple sewing project can transform a bed your pet loves into one you love as well!
DIY Farmhouse-Style Dog Bed Cover: Step 5: Sew on Ties/Ribbons
Hand-stitch ties (or ribbons) onto desired locations on top and bottom side of dog bed, so both sets of ties are symmetrical and line up when tied.
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
DIY Farmhouse-Style Dog Bed Cover: Step 5: Sew on Ties/Ribbons
Hand-stitch ties (or ribbons) onto desired locations on top and bottom side of dog bed, so both sets of ties are symmetrical and line up when tied.
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
DIY Farmhouse-Style Dog Bed Cover: Step
Make these ties for the pillow cover or skip this step of the project and opt for ribbons.
Photo By: Marian Parsons, Mustard Seed Interiors
