![McCall's Patterns M5410 Pet Beds, All Sizes - includes patterns and instructions for no-sew pet beds in three sizes McCall's Patterns M5410 Pet Beds, All Sizes - includes patterns and instructions for no-sew pet beds in three sizes](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HujVa3B6hUc/UEes8DcO7cI/AAAAAAAAU68/z1hrQf_5ig0/s320/no-sew_dog_bed.jpg)
Dexter would prefer to lay on a person - if he isn't laying on his bed on my computer desk (He is a little dog, a bichon).
You can make this no-sew pet bed!
This pet bed looks pretty simple to make and needs no sewing at all! Probably much cheaper than buying one, and you can wash it!
Making a fleece pet bed yourself allows you to fully customize the pet bed, and choose the cover, filling and style that suits you, and your dog or cat, best!
![Making Ties by Selbe B, on Flickr Making Ties](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1KPKQ56JQ44/UEexcraG2FI/AAAAAAAAU8E/8wqf6dn5eto/s320/making%2Bties.png)
Plus, it makes a comfortable, water-repellent bed for your dog or cat, of any size.
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You could buy the McCalls pattern, but it looks like all they did was:
1. Cut out a couple of ovals from anti-pill polyester fleece, about 4-6 inches larger than the size you need. (Anti-Pill is a treatment applied to garments primarily to resist the formation of little balls on the fabric's surface due to abrasion during wear.)
![Tying Baby Blankets by WVUMC, on Flickr Tying Baby Blankets](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2dbJyybekn4/UEezReftwnI/AAAAAAAAU8Y/awoNpagQ0a0/s320/tying%2Bknots.gif)
3. Tie together one strip of fleece on one oval to a strip of fleece on the second oval - using an over-hand knot. Some prefer to double-knot.
4. Repeat all around the oval, leaving a space open to stuff.
5. Stuff with Polyester Fiberfill, wool, cotton or even cedar shavings.
6. Tie remaining fleece strips.
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![McCall's Patterns M5410 Pet Beds, All Sizes - includes patterns and instructions for no-sew pet beds in three sizes McCall's Patterns M5410 Pet Beds, All Sizes - includes patterns and instructions for no-sew pet beds in three sizes](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YiI3D82Lzg4/UEeyujwlBWI/AAAAAAAAU8M/MafyVbhFfbg/s1600/dog+bed.gif)
Yardage needed for each pet bed size:
Small: 26-inch diameter - 1 1/2 yards (1.40m) 60" wide (150 cm)
Medium: 36-inch diameter - 2 1/4 yards (2.10m) 60" wide (150 cm)
Large: 46-inch diameter - 2 /3/4 yards (2.55m) 60" wide (150 cm)
![Fairfield Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber, White, 1 Bag, 12-Ounce - Washable and Non-Allergenic Fairfield Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber, White, 1 Bag, 12-Ounce - Washable and Non-Allergenic](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51twHaqFP7L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
Shopping Suggestions:
• Fairfield Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber
• Solid Dogs Anti-pill Fleece
• Cats Allover Anti-Pill Fleece by Wild Wings
• Petmate Polar Fleece Pet Blanket
• McCall's Patterns - Pet Beds
Very eye catching design. I always wanted this type of guideline to make a pet bed by myself. You are great. Thank you for sharing your tutorial.
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