We sew a lounger for a dog with our own hands

Happy owners of dogs know perfectly well that their pets should know their place. This is exactly the place where the animal will feel comfortable and fully rest. Unlike cats, which are inherent in the constant movement of the host's living area, the dog simply needs its space. About how to make a lounger for a dog with your hands - next.

Variants of organization of a place for a dog

To date, there are many different adaptations for sleeping and resting dogs, which differ in their design, level of comfort and, consequently, price.
It is important to know that not always the dog is happy with such gifts. It is difficult to predict the tastes of your pet, and the way it reacts to your gift can make you slightly upset and make it a waste of money. Therefore, in order for the animal to happily rest in the purchased stove, will have to work hard. As for the size of the couch itself, it can not always be precisely guessed, since during direct operation the animal can slightly deform the lounger, and then it will be quite uncomfortable.

As for the price category, everything depends on how much you decide to spend on the pet, because there are such samples of sun beds that are decorated with natural furs and stones. Thus, the owners of the dog, undoubtedly, want to show others how much this animal is dear to them. The dog itself is indifferent to such "ostentatious" sunbeds, for him the most important thing is first and foremost comfort. If you do not have huge amounts of money, but love your pets, the best option is to make this device yourself.

Types of sun loungers

Sunbeds differ depending on what kind of dog they are selected for. They can be:

1. In form - round, oval, rectangular or other plain form.
2. By filling - soft, filled with sintepon or plastic.
3. By appointment - for sleep, for outdoor activities.
4. On the level of rigidity - frameless (in the form of a pillow or mattress), frame (have a rigid base, covered with a soft cloth).
5. By the amount of light - open and closed.

Dog Features

Pay special attention to how the pet likes to rest. Some breeds of dogs love to sleep, curled up, and the ideal option for them will be round or oval beds. If the dog likes to sleep, stretching forward the paws, then he will like the rectangular stool, since the oval will cramp it. There are also such dogs that prefer closed sunbeds. So they feel protected and can rest easy. This mainly applies to small breeds of dogs - true connoisseurs of comfort.

Enumerate the variety of modern sunbeds can be infinitely long, but still for the dog it will be much more enjoyable to luxuriate in a cozy place, which is filled with the love of its owners.

Advantages of a homemade lounger

Lounger for the dog with their own hands can be done without problems, if you prepare to work correctly. Of course, making a lounger will take a lot of time and effort, but this will be of much use, for example:

• The size will be accurate, and the pet does not have to huddle in a small area when it grows up and gets stronger;
• A fabric will be chosen that does not accumulate static stress and does not cause the pet to "spark" at the slightest contact with it;
• The choice of the shape of the lounger can be made in accordance with the dog's preferences or its physiological characteristics;
• The color and shape of the lounger will perfectly fit into your own interior of the house.

However, the most important advantage when creating a lounger for dogs with their own hands, a couch or a mattress, is that the pet will be given all the love and care with which you made this bed for him. The energy of love, caring and affection is the most valuable thing that you can give to your pet, so we prepare pencils and pens and prepare to make this unpretentious subject.

Where to begin

Before you start, collect all the components we need:

1. Paper for making patterns, if there is none, then you can also take a newspaper as usual.
2. Cloth fabric - Usually use dense species, such as jeans or teak, which is not linted, does not cough and does not change its color when used.
3. Filler - most often use silicone or sintepon, but you can save and fill the deck with unnecessary scraps and pieces of fabric. You can use hay from self-made dried aromatic herbs, but this filler will have to be changed periodically.
4. Fabric for pillowcases - it is recommended to make several variants of pillowcases for their constant change and washing, you can experiment and find out which of the pillowcases the pet will like more.

Before you begin to implement the pattern, you need to measure the length of the dog. It is recommended to do this when the dog lies on the floor, fully stretching its legs. If you have a puppy, and its growth is rapidly increasing, then you need to add half of the length of the dog to the pattern or make sun beds as the pet grows.

Patterns of sun beds for dogs

Lounger for a dog with their own hands is easiest to make on a pattern that will greatly facilitate the work. The most important thing in building the right pattern and making a lounger is the choice of shape.

Pattern make easy. It is necessary to draw on paper the intended and to estimate how the dog will feel, whether it will be cozy. Then we transfer the pattern to the wrong part of the fabric and cut it out.

The bottom should be made of foam rubber. Let's take a look at the most primitive and easy-performing lounger. To make it, you need foam, furniture fabric and any fabric for pillowcases. From the foam rubber we have two parts - the bottom and the edge of the lounger. The border is not very high, from 20 to 40 cm, depending on the height of the dog.

Next, on the foam parts of the bottoms, we cut out the same element from the fabric, not forgetting to leave 2 cm at the seams. Next, all the details are sewn together: first the fabric is stitched, and foam is already inserted in them. After that, the product is sewn completely, that is, a rim is attached to the bottom. Here, actually and all the equipment, which you can perform even manually, but the sewing machine will facilitate this task and make the seams more accurate. Sun beds for large dogs usually require an extra pillow, which can be sewn on the pattern of the bottom of the lounger and fill it with any filler, most importantly, that it does not cause allergic reactions in the dog, as well as its owners. If necessary and special preferences of the dog, the shape for the couch can be made combined. If fantasy does not allow you to invent something yourself, you can look for patterns of sunbeds for dogs in online resources and, using them, make your masterpiece.

Big dog - big sunbed

If your favorite is a large breed, then more materials will be used to make the lounger and, naturally, forces. In this case it is much more profitable to get a sunbed, which is manufactured in the production. Another essential condition is the rigidity that must be present at the base of the frame. Most often it is made of wood, since the tree is ideal for dogs, does not create discomfort and is considered an environmentally friendly product, performing its basic function of holding the dog's body.

Hands - business, a pet - love

Lounger for the dog with their own hands can make even one who is not strong in the technique of cutting - this is another advantage and feature worthy of attention. This does not require any special knowledge and skills. Now we know how to make a lounger or a bed for dogs with our own hands. This is quite simple and economical. For manufacturing, you can use unnecessary materials and improvised means, the main thing is that they do not harm the pet. The main rule when creating a lounger is to make the pet's dream comfortable. Spending just a couple of hours, you can make an excellent lounger for dogs. Do it yourself - please the pet and prove again how strong your love for him. And you will have a job in the boring winter evenings, and the pet will be glad of such a gift.