Transform Your Old Sweater Into an Ultra-Cozy Pet Bed
Give your four-legged friends a warm and cozy hug — all the time — with an upcycled sweater bed.
Materials + Tools
- long-sleeve sweater
- pillow stuffing
- foam
- needle + thread
- dressmaker pins
- scissors
Step One
Lay the sweater flat on a table. Fold the collar inside the sweater, then sew the opening shut with a needle and thread. Note: Choose a thread that blends in or coordinates with your sweater.
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Step Two
Sew from the left armpit to the right armpit, creating an arch about three inches from the collar.
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Step Three
Add pillow stuffing to both arms.
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Step Four
Insert foam into the sweater body.
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Step Five
Fold the bottom of the sweater inside, then sew shut with a needle and thread.
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Step Six
Put the left sleeve into the right sleeve, then sew together with a needle and thread.
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Step Seven
Sew the stuffed arms to the body of the sweater with a needle and thread.
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Step Eight
Fluff and form the bed to create a cozy nap spot for your furry friends.
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