DIY Sweatshirt Pet Bed

DIY Sweatshirt Pet Bed

It’s Friday Freebie time! Here is a perfect fall project to create something soft and warm for your sweet pet. You’ll have a chance to make something really nice with just a couple of tools and your pet will have its own, special custom-made place.

For detailed steps, see below. This neat find was originally found via the Handi Mania post. You will need little sewing skills. But don’t be a fraidy cat, it shouldn’t scare you off though because it involves just a basic stitch that will be hidden underneath the main part of the bed. This project looks so cute, that we are going to give it a try and see if we can make one for our own in-house dachshunds, Mina & Max.

Have great fun and make your pet the happiest one.

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TOOLS:
• Scissors
• Thread and some yarn
• Thick sewing needle
• Meter
• Pins (optional chalk and ruler)
• Used hoodie
• Acrylic blanket or pieces of cloth
• Cushion filling or a pillow
• A flap ( for closing the sleeves)

STEPS:

1. Prepare all tools and supplies on the floor or table.

Turn your sweatshirt inside out. Gather the edges of the collar and sew them with a thread or use a sewing machine if you want it faster. Leave a small piece open.

Stretch the hoodie with pins and mark a straight line from one armpit to the other. If you prefer, use a ruler and chalk to mark on the fabric. Sew, joining the front and back of the grid, following the path. Remove the pins.

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2. Turn your sweatshirt inside out.

Gather the edges of the collar and sew them with a thread or use a sewing machine if you want it faster. Leave a small piece open.

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3. Stretch the hoodie with pins and mark a straight line from one armpit to the other.

If you prefer, use a ruler and chalk to mark on the fabric. Sew, joining the front and back of the grid, following the path. Remove the pins.

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4. Put the sleeves along the body of the sweatshirt.

Now pin to the sides (as shown in the picture). Leave the cuffs without sewing them.

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5. Insert acrylic blanket, foam, or even chopped leftover fabrics through the cuffs to form the edges of the bed.

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6. Fill the belly of the blouse with cushion stuffing or a pillow.

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7. Join the cuffs sewing them together. You can also use the sewing machine if you like.

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8. Take one piece of other fabric and put it around the cuffs.

This is so that it will cover the sewed part. Sew it with a regular stitch and turn it inwards.

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Now call your dog to enjoy his new and sweet cozy bed. Don’t forget to post a pic showing off her or her new pet bed. And if you like, tag Sniff Design Studio on Instagram or Facebook to show off your ‘furbulous’ new creation.

Sniff ya later! ?

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Wanna get your paws on more pawesome freebies? Sniff out this easy and yummy fall-inspired biscuit recipe download: Pup Plumpkin Recipe

Retro Dog Art – DIY Printable

Retro Dog Art – DIY Printable

Tada! Here is a totally ‘pawsome’ set of 5×7 custom made retro dog wall art to download and print. These nifty little black and white dog related quotes were all coined by none other than us here at Sniff Design. However, the ‘You Had Me At Woof’ saying – well someone else beat us to that. None the less we hope you like these as part of our ongoing 10 Days of Giveaways – Celebrating 10 Years of Success party extravaganza.

Go ahead and fetch this here goodie! Oh! And be sure to share this or pin this with all of your ‘furiends’.

DIRECTIONS:
• For an extra retro finish, print these out on a grocery paper bag – just like we did!
• Cut the side of the paper bag that does not have fold – this will create a smoother surface for the artwork & for your printer.
• Set your printer to ‘matte’ photo paper option – this will signal to most printers that the paper being used is on the thicker side.

Free dog wall artwork download

Free pet design dog artwork download

 

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We’ll then send the freebie right to you.
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Friday Freebie – Pet Design Halloween Candy Bar Wrapper (Download)

It’s that time of year again, when little goblins make their way out into the dark of night to find their trick or treat! And, speaking of treats here is one for our loyal ‘sniff’ readers. Download this free set of pet themed candy bar wrappers to turn your candy from drab to fab! Choose from two designs: A cute little black bat or our ‘Howl-o-ween’ cat and dog fest. Or double your fun and use both themes. This will make a neat way to gift wrap a bar of candy for the special goblin in your life or for using to customize a Halloween party favor.

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Download. Print. Cut and wrap. Enjoy!

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Then send us a message there in Facebook to confirm. Thanks!
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Friday Freebie – DIY ‘WALK the DOG’ Game

Pet design and pet illustration created for Walk The Dog board game

pet graphic design free game download

It’s time for another awesome Friday Freebie from Sniff Design Studio®! Since this coming Sunday, August 12th is national Analog Day – the day to disconnect from all things electronic; what better way to join in by playing a classic board game? We were really excited to come across this great pet design and pet themed illustration celebrating our love of dogs. This game was designed by Eva Galesloot, a freelance illustrator based in the Netherlands with a heart for animals.

To download the Walk the Dog board game, click here. (Hint – best to print this game on card stock paper using the highest print quality available). Now, all that is left is to teach Rover how to play. Ready – set – go!

Friday Freebie – 3 Illustrated Puppy Desktop Wallpapers

Happy International Puppy Day! In celebration of all things puppy, we though that these 3 puppy themed desktop wallpapers would be great to download to serve as your desktop’s new best friend. These custom digital pet illustrations were found via digital art-gallery.com. Naturally, we favored the doggy themed wallpapers over all of the others.

What’s really neat is that you can decide which exact size you need there within the site and then download the perfect size! Of course you can download them right here. However if you need a specific size for you desktop, smart phone or tablet…go ahead and visit digital art gallery’s site. Enjoy!

custom puppy desktop wallpaper designs

 

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