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Upcycled Sweater Cat Bed Tutorial

Upcycled Sweater Cat Bed

Published on January 4, 2013 • Last updated January 28, 2019 by Elizabeth Atia
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A two-hour lazy Sunday afternoon craft project.

Upcycled Sweater Cat Bed Tutorial

I’d like to say that this is my idea, but it’s not. I saw a photo on Facebook suggesting that unwanted sweaters could be made into pet beds and I immediately thought of the ugliest purple 1980s sweater I’d picked up for £2 in the charity shop several months ago.

I didn’t buy it to wear – it had 9 lovely great big purple buttons on it, and £2 for 9 large purple buttons is a bargain, in my mind. Buttons are expensive if you buy them brand new!Upcycled Sweater Cat Bed Tutorial

MAKE YOUR OWN SWEATER CAT BED

So this hideous purple jumper has been languishing in my fabric scrap bag for months and months along with some old chair covers that our cat, Izzy, ripped to shreds when she was just a kitten. I can’t throw anything away, honestly, not when I think that it might get repurposed/upcycled sometime down the road.

Izzy, our darling cat, came to us at the tender age of three weeks old as a feral Cat’s Protection rescue. She was destined, along with her two brothers and sister, to be drowned unless the Cat’s Protection collected them immediately. They did and I ended up with all four of them. They were so adorable – their eyes were still blue and they had to be fed milk every few hours out of a little syringe. When feeding their little ears would wiggle. Aaah, fond memories. Three out of the four cats were rehomed as they got older, and we kept Izzy (short for Isadora). You’d never know she was feral as she’s such a housecat, preferring to lounge away indoors all day.

Shop bought cat beds are expensive too. We’ve talked about getting one but there always seemed to be something more important to spend the pennies on. When I saw the Facebook picture I knew what I needed to do with that hideous jumper and I set to work.

Upcycled Sweater Cat Bed Tutorial
Upcycled Sweater Cat Bed Tutorial

Upcycled Sweater Cat Bed

Turn that hideous sweater lurking in your closet into a cat bed for your pet! Includes step-by-step instructions with little sewing skills required.
5 from 4 votes
Print Rate
Prep Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 1 cat bed
Author: Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • 1 unwanted sweater
  • 2 unused terry towels or dish cloths/bath towels
  • scraps of cotton for stuffing
  • strong cotton thread
  • wool
  • needles
  • fabric scissors
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Instructions 

  • Cut your stuffing fabric into small pieces.
  • Fold towels so that they are nearly the size you want the base of your pet bed.
  • Layer with scrap stuffing if required.
  • Baste the layers together in a rough oval shape.
  • Turn over the edges towards the inside of the circle and loosely sew in place.
  • Place inside the body of the jumper.
  • Sew in place using some thick wool.
  • Stuff the arms and neck area with scraps or cotton.
  • Arrange in a circular shape around the base area.
  • Using a thread and needle, sew into place. If you use a matching thread you don’t have to worry about how perfect your stitches are.
  • Embellish as desired!

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Update (December 2013):  The cat bed is still going strong and Izzy still loves it very, very much. Her bed used to sit on top of the tumble drier but we revamped the pantry with some new shelves this year and we relocated her to the top shelf, away from the pesky children. Of course, she needs steps to get up there (she’s not Super Cat!) so my husband fixed some onto the wall. Another idea for you cat lovers, perhaps? 🙂

Upcycled Sweater Cat Bed Tutorial

I see I am getting quite a lot of traffic to this humble blog post of mine, and I truly thank you for visiting. I’d love to hear where you are visiting from – if you have the time do drop me a comment and let me know!

Other upcycled craft ideas you might like:
Upcycled T-Shirt Lunch/Shopping Bag
Library Quilt – for that book lover in your family
Steampunk Treasure Chest – ideal for a birthday party treasure hunt
Steampunk Costume
Wire Christmas Tree – from ashes to art
14″ Coraline Doll – free downloadable pattern!
Much love! xx
Category: Craft, Upcycling

About Elizabeth Atia

Daydream adventurer. Expat Canadian. Foodie. Calls Shetland home.

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Comments

  1. Delyth

    August 4, 2021 at 5:02 pm

    5 stars
    Great idea, our 3 boys, 16 week old kittens can get quite expensive, so I’ll definitely be giving this a go. (from West Wales)

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  2. Our Petland

    January 18, 2021 at 7:19 am

    Very creative.Loved the idea.

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  3. Kaz | Ickle Pickles Life and Travels

    January 2, 2018 at 9:03 pm

    Oh I so need to make two of these! We have two six months old kittens and they would love a new bed each. Kaz

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  4. Lisa Offrs

    December 29, 2017 at 1:10 am

    If you don’t want to cut and sew the sweater, you could always use an old one, or buy one from the thrift store instead.

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  5. Rachel Evans

    December 14, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    That’s so lovely of you to take in all those cats! I can’t believe that someone would want to drown them – it’s heart breaking. Love this cat bed – you’re so creative.

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  6. Jo Hutchinson

    October 30, 2017 at 12:26 am

    brilliant and beautiful cat

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  7. Patrick

    October 26, 2017 at 9:43 pm

    Izzy is a sweet looking cat,such beautiful markings..and using the jumper for a cat bed is a great idea. Paladin enjoys his velour blankets and sleeps on them a lot during the day and then sleeps on my hip during the mornings.

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  8. Dave

    March 22, 2016 at 11:51 am

    Nice crafting! I find cats to be the most contrary creatures on the planet. No matter what super-duper cat bed they have access to they always prefer your sports bag/dressing gown/freshly pressed business suit! We’ve recently found that a big dog bed gives them the space they need with enough of a draw to keep them off other things we don’t really want them on. I’d have to say though, your idea of using old jumpers is a good one, would be especially useful if not washed first, so it has that lovely ‘human’ smell cats seem to like! Just written a post about this http://www.timeforpaws.co.uk/blog/getting-crafty-cat-beds/

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  9. Charmaine

    December 16, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    So clever. A perfect cozy bed for the cold nights here in western Kansas.

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  10. Debbie

    November 5, 2015 at 3:44 am

    What an awesome idea I have 3 dogs that would be perfect for them. Thanks for sharing

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  11. Ruth

    November 2, 2015 at 6:28 am

    Do you have the original link to the Facebook account you got this idea/pic from?

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    • Elizabeth

      November 2, 2015 at 7:41 am

      I don’t, no, I’m afraid. I saved the image to my computer long before I made my own. It was just an image though, there was no website or tutorial linked to it.

      Reply
  12. Natally

    April 25, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    Great upcycling, wish I was more skilled at crafting

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  13. Mike Board

    January 14, 2015 at 11:32 am

    Clever idea

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  14. Kaci Soderstrom

    January 8, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    That is so clever and simple! Great option when you need a cat bed in a hurry..

    Reply
  15. Joanna

    January 3, 2015 at 5:34 am

    Need a bed for my small dog. Looking forward to doing this project.
    From NorCal

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  16. Jane Middleton

    November 8, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    My cat would love that, must make time to do this for her

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  17. Heather Haigh

    November 3, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    Great idea and what a lovely cat.

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  18. Debbie Skerten

    October 20, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    I love this idea. We have four cats and believe it or not, I have the same sweater that I don’t wear anymore. I’m going to try this. thanks x

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  19. Ruth Kaetzel

    October 5, 2014 at 12:03 am

    A great idea just made one for my cat. I live in Maryland . I saw your article in Mother Earth news.

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    • Elizabeth

      October 5, 2014 at 8:39 am

      Yay, thanks for visiting and letting me know. I hope your cat has many happy sleeps in his/her cat bed! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Rachel

    September 29, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    Thank you! From Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

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    • Elizabeth

      September 29, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      I used to hang out in Antigonish when I was a teenager growing up on Cape Breton Island, at the doughnut shop! 😀

      Reply
  21. Megan

    September 17, 2014 at 2:47 am

    My husband saw your “Purr-fect Homemade Cat Bed” in Mother Earth News. He knew that I would naturally fall in love with the idea. Now that the days are getting cooler in Arkansas, I went straight to your blog to get a better idea of how you did it. Now I have to make one and share the idea with my cat-lover daughter who lives in Utah. Thank you!

    Reply
  22. bev

    August 29, 2014 at 10:11 am

    fab idea!

    Reply
  23. Vivienne Wilkes

    August 19, 2014 at 11:57 pm

    What a brilliant idea!

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    • Sandy B

      December 15, 2020 at 9:52 am

      Looking forward to making this for our bunny. Thank you!

      Reply
  24. dominique

    August 19, 2014 at 10:51 am

    so creative and beautiful! a gorgeous result!

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    • Elizabeth

      August 19, 2014 at 11:18 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  25. georgina davies

    August 18, 2014 at 11:53 am

    what an absolutely amazing and unique idea! i wish i was that way inclined lol i don’t have a creative bone x

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      August 18, 2014 at 12:11 pm

      Oh I bet you do! I think a lot of folk are daunted with the idea of trying out something new but once they get going the creativity flows 🙂

      Reply
  26. Jann

    August 4, 2014 at 6:16 am

    What a great idea! I found your tutorial from this link:
    http://www.woohome.com/diy-2/34-insanely-cool-and-easy-diy-project-tutorials
    where I found THAT link was from:
    http://www.diyncrafts.com/4526/home/40-brilliant-closet-drawer-organizing-projects/8
    and that link was found:
    http://www.paperboutiquewithlinda.com/2014/08/simply-organized-sunday.html
    from this original link:
    http://paperpulse.blogspot.ca/2014/04/studio-v3-standard-and-advance-cutting.html which had the aforementioned (Paperboutiquewithlinda…..) blog as part of her blog list!

    So 5 links later I found your really cute tutorial and just wanted to make a comment. I think I might do something like this for our DOGS (they are small)…and share your link with the animal rescue group from where I got our dog, Harry, a Maltese/Chihuahua.

    Waving from Peoria, Arizona!!!

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    • Elizabeth

      August 4, 2014 at 7:51 pm

      That’s one meandering path to my website – thank you for visiting; I hope you come back! 😀

      Reply
  27. Honey

    July 25, 2014 at 9:30 am

    Great idea! x

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  28. Kate @ Family Fever

    June 30, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    Oh my word, that’s so clever – totally going to try that!

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  29. KATE SARSFIELD

    June 20, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    I often buy things in thrift shops for the buttons so this is a great idea! We had a Siamese (or rather he had us) who used to eat his way through old sweaters put in his basket. The noise was like fingernails down a blackboard. Cringe!

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  30. kim

    June 9, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    this such a good idea, if only i could sew lol

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  31. Tracy Nixon

    June 8, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    What a clever idea! Might make one for our chihuahua pup and she feels the cold in Winter. I think the shop bought beds are often overpriced too, especially when they are just like a cushion!

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    • Elizabeth

      June 8, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      Oh I hope you do! They’re super easy to make and very inexpensive.

      Reply
  32. Robyn

    May 9, 2014 at 5:23 am

    From South Burnett, Queensland, Australia, where we already have had 0.4*C temp as we come in to winter.
    Cats Frankie, an old lady, cannot jump up anymore to the top of the cupboard, so needs a floor bed and Shadow, the mystery big boy, in his outside cave loves a warm bed and is reluctant to get out of bed these cool mornings! Both beds are red from old polar fleece jumpers. Hope they like them!

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  33. Anonymous

    March 6, 2014 at 6:48 pm

    Love it. From Lathrop Missouri here. Great Idea.

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  34. Anonymous

    February 2, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    You are Brilliant!!!

    Reply
  35. JoniBVa.

    February 2, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    Love Love Love it!! I am going to use this idea for a fund raiser!! Thank You for sharing!! Plus…my Callie kitty will love this!!

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  36. Christine

    January 29, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    Great idea! I have a few sweaters I have shrunk that now have a purpose. Thank you from Michigan!

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  37. Anonymous

    January 27, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    Great idea – thanks for sharing! from Crowley, Texas

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  38. Catherine Paciotti

    January 23, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    I just made my Dotty’s cat bed today. It only took a couple of hours, but I had really been thinking it out for a few weeks. I found the sweater I wanted, a soft wool, at a thrift store and my friend in Oregon has an alpaca farm, so yesterday I got a box full of clean and fluffy alpaca fleece (!!!). This bed just turned out so well. I’m waiting for Dotty to try it out. She’s sniffed it and stepped into it, but she hasn’t gotten any further than that. She’s likes the alpaca smell–which isn’t smelly at all, but probably is to a cat–she’s been playing in the box it came in the whole time I was making this. I’ve got it sitting in the sun warming up right now. It’s very very very very cold here.

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=696709263682933&set=pcb.696709370349589&type=1&theater

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  39. Anonymous

    January 22, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    great idea; however, would be to small for my two dogs. have miniature English bulldogs. we are in Central Vermont and my friend posted this link on facebook for me to see.

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  40. aboyd

    January 19, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    I’ve shared this and will be making myself. Thanks for the breakdown. Omaha, NE, USA

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  41. aboyd

    January 19, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    I’ve shared this and will be making myself. Thanks for the breakdown. Omaha, NE, USA

    Reply
  42. Lisa Vozar

    January 18, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    hi live in butler Pennsylvania such a great idea I have a dog he would love a new bed thanks for the great idea.

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  43. Debby Seeley

    January 17, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    I love it!! From sunny northern California.

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  44. Wu

    January 17, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    Hello, from Tacoma, Washington. I found a link to this post on Facebook, posted by a page that I liked.
    Great idea. I’m not much into crafts or sewing, but it seems simple enough. Maybe I might try it. Thanks for sharing.

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  45. Caroline

    January 17, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    Wonderful idea – I am a compulsive fabric hoarder so will be visiting your blog regularly for ideas! Thank you – my cats will be getting their comfy new cat bed soon!

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  46. mike

    January 16, 2014 at 8:37 pm

    Thanks for a brilliant post from Grimsby, Ontario Canada.

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  47. Lynda Yilmaz

    January 16, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    Hello from Fethiye Turkey. Found you on Facebook when someone else posted the cat bed idea. Brilliant. I have a jumper in the cupboard too hideous to even wear in the house. Pobby is about to get his own bed instead of using mine. 🙂

    Reply
  48. Anonymous

    January 16, 2014 at 4:27 am

    Greetings from Northern Alberta, Canada. Great idea for all those sweaters that don’t work anymore but just can’t be thrown out.

    Reply
  49. SKB

    January 15, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    Visiting from Salem, Virginia – love this and will use it to make beds for my 12 lb. pup – plural because she eviscerates everything. 🙂

    Reply
  50. Anonymous

    January 14, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    Greetings from Norway. Love this idea 🙂

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  51. Leila Spray

    January 14, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    Thanks so much for this idea! I help run a small dog rescue/shelter in Woodward, Oklahoma, USA and we are going to be making these for each of our wonderful dogs. So happy to provide them their own little bed. You are wonderfully clever!

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  52. Madelyn Bailey

    January 14, 2014 at 2:43 am

    Fabulous! I can’t wait to try this out for my own kitties. Found you on Facebook I’m in Greenfield, WI USA.

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  53. Rio DJeNIRO

    January 13, 2014 at 8:51 am

    Fantastic Idea! Love the idea of recycling and for such a useful purpose!!! Thank you so much for sharing this idea…:-)

    Reply
  54. Anonymous

    January 13, 2014 at 4:31 am

    Thanks for the great idea! I just pulled an ugly sweatshirt out of the dryer that my husband wore yesterday (that his belly sticks out the bottom of). Too bad he won’t be able to find it anymore. And our rescue cat Cubby will love it. New Years’ Greetings from Northern Wisconsin.

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  55. Anonymous

    January 13, 2014 at 2:50 am

    Love this idea and so will my family of cats and dogs
    Wendy for Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

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  56. Tannubyky

    January 13, 2014 at 2:17 am

    Visiting from Facebook! 🙂

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  57. Tannubyky

    January 13, 2014 at 2:17 am

    Visiting from Facebook! 🙂

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  58. Katie Munoz

    January 13, 2014 at 1:50 am

    How fun! I made a similar looking cat bed from a scrap of faux fur, but it took quite a bit of work making it from scratch. If I need to make another cat bed, I’m going to do it this way. That’s great! Redmond, WA, USA

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  59. Anonymous

    January 13, 2014 at 12:08 am

    Love this. Was going to a flea market to find a used bed today …. no need now. I can do this. Thanks from Petrolia, Ontario Canada. – vacationing in Lakeland, Florida who got this from a friend from Fitchburg, Massachusetts . It’s a SMALL world after all. 🙂 – Penny

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  60. achso aha

    January 12, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    A great idea that I will try.

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  61. Anonymous

    January 12, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    Found the link from Facebook page of a friend. Gotta try this at home, too! From Helsinki, Finland.

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  62. Anonymous

    January 12, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    I too love this! We don’t even have a cat but it looks like a great idea 😀 I think I will attempt this as a gift for my cat loving friend 😀 All the way from Manitoba CANADA 😀

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  63. DariaTX

    January 12, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    Fun idea! A little too much setting and time involved for me, I think, but what I think I can do is cover an existing pet bed this way! Covers could be changed with seasons and makes it easier to keep pet beds clean…love it! Daria in Dallas TX.

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  64. Anonymous

    January 12, 2014 at 1:28 am

    Great Idea, Im going to share on our local Humane Society Facebook page! Im writing from Indiana, USA.

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  65. Anonymous

    January 11, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    Very cute!!! Hagerstown, Md.

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  66. Darlene

    January 11, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    Great idea for all my old sweaters and sweat shirts for our cat and dogs!! Thanks for sharing. Texas only needs winter clothes for about a month maybe 2 lol… Like the steps as well.

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  67. Anonymous

    January 11, 2014 at 4:38 am

    I love this, I have some old sweaters I can’t wear anymore and all of my cats usually want the same bed, this way I can make more than one and they can all have their own!! I think maybe cutting an old pillow in half and putting in for the stuffing would be a good idea too or if it is a really big sweater for a large cat just use the whole pillow! I had thought about using my old pillows for beds but hadn’t thought about how I would make them, now I know!! Thanks!!!

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  68. Kim Haller

    January 11, 2014 at 4:09 am

    Thank you for sharing what you found, and adding instructions! My mother, 82 years young, received a small dog for her Christmas present this year. It took some looking, but once she decided that was what she wanted she found the perfect pup. Ellie Mae will love a sweater bed, as soon as I get it made. Thanks again, from Alaska.

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  69. Anonymous

    January 10, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    Hi, my daughter has two cats, seven dogs, all of them love my couch. I will be making a gigantic pillow for them, and put it on the couch. I’ll be looking for the largest shirt I can find. Maybe get two and put them together. I’m from beautiful victorian historical town of Carthage Missouri.

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  70. Anonymous

    January 10, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    I’m from the Shenendoah Valley in Virginia…My kitties will love these..(practice ones) and then as others suggested donate to animal shelters Thank you Elizabeth..I will be watching your blog…Carol

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  71. Anonymous

    January 10, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    I love this!! I have an old tye-dyed sweatshirt that my cat absolutely loves to sleep on, so I’m going to ask a friend to make this using that sweatshirt. We are in Michigan, and a friend posted the link to this post on Facebook.

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  72. Elisabeth Steen

    January 10, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    I found this on ‘Simple and easy recipes’ on facebook. Such a good idea! And I sure can relate to not throwing things away because they might come in handy some day. 😉

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  73. Anonymous

    January 10, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    Awesome idea and I like the steps for the cat on the wall. Texas, USA

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  74. wended

    January 10, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    brill idea, thanks for passing on,
    wendy from Devon UK

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  75. Anonymous

    January 10, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    I’m so doing this!! 🙂 oh and I’m from Beach North Dakota USA

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  76. jewels46

    January 10, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    Brilliant idea, I am so going to try this one day! 😀

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  77. Terri

    January 10, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    I saw this post on a friends Facebook page. I’m live in Arizona. Best up cycle I’ve seen in a long time. I may make one for my cat 🙂

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  78. Erica Rose

    January 10, 2014 at 9:01 am

    Love it. cant wait to make one. bought a bed for my cats a few years ago and the only one who used it was my sisters dog. but i noticed that my cats love to lay on my cloths. if a sweatshirt dosent get on the hamper or hung up right away or i put cloths out on my bed before i take a shower i usually comeback to a cat shedding on it. so i thought this would work perfectly. and my comforter that im replacing soon will be the perfect filler for it.

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  79. Anonymous

    January 10, 2014 at 5:59 am

    We have a 18 year old cat who will love a fleece version of this fabu idea! Our house bunny will also love to sit on & try to shred one of these. But because it’s inexpensive & a project for my daughter, a GS Cadette, to do for her, it will be awesome! Thanks from frigid & snowy Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA

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  80. Anonymous

    January 10, 2014 at 5:20 am

    Wonderful idea from Maceo, KY

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  81. KathyH

    January 10, 2014 at 1:20 am

    Visiting from Wisconsin, USA

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  82. Anonymous

    January 9, 2014 at 11:22 pm

    What a great idea! Thanks for giving us the outline with pictures. I’m visiting from Kansas City, KS. 🙂

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  83. Aunt Sue

    January 9, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    Very cool idea!

    Reply
  84. Anonymous

    January 9, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    Hi I am pat travis. live in Nebraska. I have two cats. that is a lovely idea. my cats love sleeping in a card board box. or an old shoe box. cats names are rascal and bonnie. saw this on face book.

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  85. Kelly Umphenour

    January 9, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    Now that is adorable! I bought a heated “cat house” for about a hundred bucks…the cat will not even go in it! I bet she would LOVE this freebie!

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  86. 1TaterBug

    January 9, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    Found your sweater/cat bed upcycle through FB. Love the idea. Too bad I no longer have a cat, but it is such a great idea I pinned it on Pinterest and may use it for a gift for a friend. And if/when I get another cat, it will certainly have a wonderful upcycled bed!

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  87. BethJustBeth

    January 9, 2014 at 12:09 am

    Bunnlevel, NC…found you through facebook, and adding you to my pinterest!

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  88. Anonymous

    January 8, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    Brilliant! I too work with Animal Shelters and Rescues and this idea would be perfect. Some well placed Velcro would let us wash them for the shelter……..an added bonus. Thanks from Sally in South Carolina

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    • Ruth

      November 2, 2015 at 5:32 am

      How did you modify your beds to be washable? I also want to make these for my local shelter 🙂

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  89. Anonymous

    January 8, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    Visiting from Utah — this is such a fun idea — I love upcycling 😀

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  90. Kathy Rakes

    January 8, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    Hello from Michigan, USA (the mitten), I know exactly the sweater I am going to use. Thanks for a great idea.

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  91. Kathy Rakes

    January 8, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    Hello from Michigan, USA (the mitten), I know exactly the sweater I am going to use. Thanks for a great idea.

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  92. sdJune

    January 8, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    Love this idea, thank you so much for sharing – I’m in South Dakota with 4 cats and this would be an inexpensive way to get them each a bed I’m sure they will like.

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  93. Tech Mama

    January 8, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    A friend shared on FB. I have two big guys in my family that wear size 3XLT. I’m going to make a bed for our pup today and use this as a project for donations to our local animal shelter. Big pups love to snuggle too.

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  94. Sue Lau

    January 8, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    What a brilliant idea for a craft project!

    Reply
  95. Anonymous

    January 8, 2014 at 8:10 am

    What a fantastic idea, love it! Yesterday I had our local animal shelter come and collect all my unwanted clothing, books, soft toys etc … oops, looks like I’ll now be going back to their charity shop to buy a suitable chunky jumper! Can’t wait to give this project a try.
    No doubt I’ll be donating it to the cat rescue when finished. He he.
    From Lancaster, UK. XX

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  96. Grama

    January 8, 2014 at 3:48 am

    Brilliant!!

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  97. Anonymous

    January 7, 2014 at 11:38 pm

    Fabulous! Looks like kitty is getting a big hug 🙂 If I hadn’t made a bed for my cat just a few weeks ago I would be making this tomorrow. My sis in Alberta just got a kitten so I’ll send here the link. Thanks for sharing.
    Liz in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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  98. Anonymous

    January 7, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    Super idea! I’m thinking my 13 year old granddaughter can do it as she sews all the time. Thanks for posting the instructions. (I live in a tiny town in Pennsylvania, USA)

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  99. Anonymous

    January 7, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    Love this Idea, Although I think I will make this for my Chihuahua, She is smaller than my Cat and always cold Thank You, From Salina Kansas.

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  100. Renee Mitchell

    January 7, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    Love this idea! From Waxahachie, TX!!

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  101. Monica Mullins

    January 7, 2014 at 3:49 am

    Thank you for the lovely ideas and I am from west virginia is in the United states. Blessings to you from the Lord.

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    • Anonymous

      January 7, 2014 at 8:21 am

      Can’t wait to make this, from Enumclaw/ auburn washington

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    • R Boudreau

      January 7, 2014 at 7:34 pm

      Also can’t wait to try this pattern…from Cape Breton, Canada

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    • Elizabeth S

      January 7, 2014 at 7:47 pm

      I grew up in Cape Breton! 🙂

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  102. Lisa at Greenbow

    January 6, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    Great project. I don’t have a cat but I have several ugly sweaters and friends with cats. I could even donate them to the pet shelter. A can do project. Hello from Indiana, USA.

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  103. TraciC

    January 6, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    Fabulous idea for our two poodles! Will try to find two semi matching x-large ones to combine and make one for the bloodhound too! Thank you for sharing! From Leavenworth, Kansas, USA

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  104. Lianne

    January 6, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    Wonderful warm’n fuzzy project. My cousin shared this on Facebook. I’ve been wanting to create something for the console of our car for the comfort of my chihuahua (and to get him off my lap once in a while) and this is givin’ me some good ideas. Cheers! from central Pennsylvania – land of buggies, bicycles, and family farms 😉

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  105. Erica

    January 6, 2014 at 6:52 am

    Brilliant! Greetings from Phoenix!

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  106. AWM69

    January 6, 2014 at 4:58 am

    I’m from Pensacola, Florida and absolutely love your borrowed idea. I might find time to do the same. I’m also grateful for the idea of shopping for buttons. It never occurred to me. Thank you!

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  107. Stray Acres

    January 6, 2014 at 2:53 am

    My husband and I have an animal rescue and have a couple of dogs here who just love to destroy the pet beds, this is such a great idea, I’m gonna make them new beds after I hit the Thrift Store and when it gets warmer, yard sales! Thanks from Central Texas.

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  108. Anonymous

    January 6, 2014 at 12:54 am

    Awesome idea, thanks for sharing it! Ohio, USA

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  109. Michelle

    January 5, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    Hello from Oklahoma, USA! I think these are a fabulous craft and would be wonderful to donate some of these to a pet shelter!

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  110. Laura Morton

    January 5, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    Hi there,
    I came across this post on Facebook and I made my own cat bed last night which my cat loves!! I feel like I lucked out because the arms were not creating the tube that I wanted, but then I flipped it over and it was near perfect! Thanks for the easy 2 hour craft.
    Laura
    -Edmonton, Canada
    Picture of bed with Ashby on FB: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153681174725641&set=a.10150656236560641.686337.566915640&type=1&theater

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  111. jojogoes212

    January 5, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    I love this idea and will definitely try it, but probably with fleece or hoodies. I have been crocheting extra stuff onto sweaters to make them ‘ugly Christmas sweaters’. So all the sweaters I have are either being worn or part of a project already.
    I have bought pillow shams as bed covers and simply put an old bed pillow in it for the dogs – if I find ones with shiny fabric they hold up pretty well and don’t collect too much fur – great for summer months. I toss an old fleece blanket scrap on top during winter months for extra warmth. Both our dogs are part chihuahua and rather small. The three cats sleep all over, on a folded spare blanket, pile of ‘out of season’ clothing, one prefers to sleep in a cardboard box.
    A friend shared a link to this on fb, I am in Oklahoma with just a dusting of snow today (up to an inch I think but nothing compared to North and East of us)

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  112. KENNETHSMOM

    January 5, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    We have 3 cats that might enjoy this! Also, our 3 ferrets will really like it if I can put a cover over it somehow. Thanks for the idea!

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  113. Bob Walker

    January 4, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    Thank you so much for this post. My daughter has been wanting to make beds for her 2 cats & our old dog. I think we can modify this by using two sweaters for the dog bed. Oh…we are from a small town in East Texas.

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  114. Gala Knight

    January 4, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    I so love this idea. I recently got a puppy. I will try this for him. From Iowa…

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  115. Gala Knight

    January 4, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    I so love this idea. I recently got a puppy. I will try this for him. From Iowa…

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  116. Fallen Angel

    January 4, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    visiting from Wellington, New Zealand! Now I just need to work out how to do each step and make my cat a bed today!

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  117. segerski

    January 4, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    I’ve been making these for a couple years. Cats & dogs love them. I buy sweaters for buttons too!! Comstock Park, Michigan. USA

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  118. mary pat conley

    January 4, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    I love this idea & I’ll do this for 2 cats & my tiny dog ASAP. Just a brilliant way to use a sweater!!! Huntington WV USA

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  119. mary pat conley

    January 4, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    I love this idea & I’ll do this for 2 cats & my tiny dog ASAP. Just a brilliant way to use a sweater!!! Huntington WV USA

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  120. Louisette

    January 4, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    Interesting

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  121. Anonymous

    January 4, 2014 at 4:16 am

    If your cat climbing platforms were actually boxed in the cat would traverse the tops and the interior of the box could hold books or knick-knacks or…size dependent on what you wanted to hold. Most cats love being up to survey their domain so I loved the book The Cats House, website: http://www.thecatshouse.com

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    • Elizabeth S

      January 5, 2014 at 1:06 pm

      what a great idea! Thank you 🙂

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  122. Anonymous

    January 3, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    Brilliant! I have a couple of feral kittens living under my porch. They currently curl up on an old sleeping bag I tossed under there. But now that I’ve seen this, I have a great idea for all those old sofa pillows and ancient sweaters! I also have 2 inside cats who refuse to stay off of the furniture. Perhaps if they had their own comfy, squishy beds………… Hmm, thank you! Oh, by the way, you asked where I’m from. Cedar City, Utah, USA

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  123. Anonymous

    January 3, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    That is very ingenious! – From Brunswick, GA

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  124. Anonymous

    January 3, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    Great idea. Thank you for sharing. Writing from very cold snowy Iowa, USA.

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  125. Anonymous

    January 3, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    Shared this with my fur-loving friends on FB. Going to try for my feral cat that I rescued 4 years ago in Bath, NY.

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  126. samudyatha

    January 3, 2014 at 1:03 am

    Lv the idea..gonna try n make one fr my scooby..he is a terrier n would lv this cosy little bed.greetings frm bangalore india.:-)

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  127. TheMarshain

    January 2, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    CUTE! We’re in Hope Mills, NC!

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  128. Anonymous

    January 2, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    ps Cowboy kittie sweatshirt is from Pelion SC

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  129. ldylatuna

    January 2, 2014 at 2:38 am

    What a great idea! No old sweater (I live in Texas) but I am sure I can find one in a re-sale shop.
    I have two lovely babies that I will make this for. However, I believe they will prefer my fabric in my quilt studio. I will try. Thanks so much. Mary in Texas

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  130. Angelyn Harrison

    January 1, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    This is a fantastic idea! I have 5 small dog freebies and
    2 LOL cats. All of them would love a sweater bed
    Plus I could clean out all my closets. Thank you for
    sharing this idea and Happy New Year! This is Angle from
    Georgia USA. 🙂

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    • Angelyn Harrison

      January 1, 2014 at 9:34 pm

      Dog furbabies, not freebies! Oh my fingers are not
      typing correctly today! 😀

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    • Anonymous

      January 4, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      Such a great idea! This is the first time I have visited your site.You have such great ideas. I am so happy I found you (through facebook). I have already” Favorited: you after looking through your ideas. So refreshing! Thank you for sharing these great ideas
      . I am from Montana in the USA. Happy New Year to you and yours!

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    • Dee Dee Dawson

      January 5, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      Wiwwww, I think I just realized how I found this wonderful Blog…UT was Facebook I always tag your recipes.

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    • Elizabeth S

      January 5, 2014 at 2:22 pm

      Thank you! Happy New Year to you too 🙂

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    • Anonymous

      January 10, 2014 at 12:05 am

      Love the idea! I have numerous sweatshirts left from my fat days( lost 50 pounds!) And now I have something to do with them!

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  131. tobius

    January 1, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    What a grand idea – I have mega old sweaters, i guess now I know why i was saving. Thanks so much for the idea – i am from Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada

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  132. Gloria Maes RT

    January 1, 2014 at 8:42 am

    Thank you for sharing the instructions.
    A friend on FB shared with me….Hello
    From beautiful Boise, Idaho
    Happy New Year………

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  133. Gloria Maes RT

    January 1, 2014 at 8:41 am

    Thank you for sharing the instructions.
    A friend on FB shared with me….Hello
    From beautiful Boise, Idaho
    Happy New Year………

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  134. Gloria Maes RT

    January 1, 2014 at 8:38 am

    Thank you for sharing the instructions.
    A friend on FB shared with me….Hello
    From beautiful Boise, Idaho
    Happy New Year………

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  135. Anonymous

    January 1, 2014 at 3:18 am

    Great idea…saw this on Facebook, posted by a community college teacher from Chico in northern California, where I lived until this past November 9th. Now, I’m living in Fort Worth, Texas to be near our oldest children. Thanks for showing a great project!

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  136. Anonymous

    January 1, 2014 at 2:27 am

    You are so right about the cost of buttons! I don’t currently have any jumpers that I have no use for, but there are THREE local thrift shops in my little northeastern Texas town. And, I have three cats. I don’t think that’s really a coincidence, you? Since my babies love my bed, I know where their new beds will be located (at least during the day when Daddy isn’t in the bed! LOL)
    Stormy

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  137. Bonnie

    January 1, 2014 at 2:02 am

    I love it! We have 6 house cats, so I’d better get busy!!

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  138. Anonymous

    January 1, 2014 at 12:36 am

    Thanks for the idea. I have pets and clothes that I no longer wear. In today’s economy I am always looking for ways to save money. I will definitely give this project a go! Wilma Riddell from Norfolk, Virginia.

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  139. Anonymous

    December 31, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    I have lots of sweatshirts that really aren’t good enough to wear but are “too good to throw away.” I don’t have any pets but I think I could find people who do. What a great way to reuse something! Thanks for the idea.

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  140. Anonymous

    December 31, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    This would be a great idea for an organization like the Girl Scouts to take on. It’s easy and they can donate the finished project to their local animal shelter. Also, the stuffing could be taken out of an old used pillow…Schenectady NY

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  141. Anonymous

    December 31, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    It sounds s easy and I loved the idea of he moo-moo. Have and friend with an older lab that need one. I’m from Nebraska USA. Thanks for posting.

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  142. Tammy

    December 31, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    Hi, just saw your post on someone else’s timeline and I think it is a wonderful idea. I have an older cat, Cricket, 11 and a rescue, brought to me as a 2 week old orphan that had to be bottle fed. We will be getting a third tomorrow since her owner is being moved to assisted living and they don’t allow pets. These sweater beds might help them all adjust and help them find their own space…thank you. Tammy from Murphy, Texas.

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  143. Sherryl

    December 31, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    Aha…now I know what I’ll do with the old throw pillows I’ve held onto! So glad I saw this on Facebook…thanks from Wichita, Kansas 🙂

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  144. Anonymous

    December 31, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    Awesome idea! Gonna make a few for my pit and 2 cats. Think I’ll use old sweatshirts turned inside out since my animals all prefer to lay on top of them only when left turned inside out. Reading this from Mchenry, Illinois. Happy new year to you all!

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  145. Anonymous

    December 31, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    Love this idea. Thanks for sharing. Columbus, GA

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  146. Anonymous

    December 31, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    Wow, I just spent $30 buying a bed for my dog, and my cats wont get out of it long enough to let her get in! This sounds like something they would really love! BTW I am from Bradenton Florida.

    thanks

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  147. Julie Shelander

    December 31, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    Love Love Love! I’ll have to pass along your post to other dog and cat lovers….have to share this wonderful idea! Thank you! Julie

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  148. littleknitter

    December 31, 2013 at 8:43 am

    Hi we just got a lab pup , i’m going to get two sweaters and join bodys and arms to make a larger bed , cool idea x

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  149. Julie Goddard

    December 31, 2013 at 6:53 am

    Just love this idea, will definitely give it a go in near Portsmouth in England

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  150. Carol

    December 31, 2013 at 3:26 am

    A big hello from Blind River Ontario Canada… such a fantastic idea for my lil dogs they will love it.My daughter sent it to me on facebook.

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  151. Yvonne

    December 30, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    That is adorable! My cat likes to sleep on my bed, but my dog likes her dog bed and that size would do fine for her my try it! P.S. I’m from Georgia.

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  152. Maude LaFountain

    December 30, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    Hello from Kopperl, Texas………..I found this sweater bed on Pintrest one day so I found me a sweater at a yard sale for 25 cents and made one for my little chihauhaua’s they love it …and I am planning on making more to donate to an animal shelter ..or to someone that does animal rescues ….I know they would apperciate them ….

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  153. Maude LaFountain

    December 30, 2013 at 8:41 pm

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  154. Anonymous

    December 30, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    Just thought of something else! You could include a packet of cat nip in the bed, and the kitties would be attracted to the bed!

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  155. Anonymous

    December 30, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    I love this idea. What a neat way to get rid of all those old sweaters. I think I will start making them for the Animal Welfare shelter kitties and doggies! I live in Springfield, Ohio. I used to volunteer at their thrift shop and we always have tons of sweaters and sweatshirts that no one would buy or wear! Maybe we could start a sewing group amongst the volunteers, and produce lots of them for the shelter!

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    • Dee Dee Dawson

      January 5, 2014 at 2:18 pm

      You have a wonderful idea.I’m looking forward to making my first one.I don’t know how to sew, don’t even own a machine.Pray for my success.

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    • Elizabeth S

      January 5, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      Wishing you the best of luck! You don’t need a sewing machine, just a needle and thread, and as you can’t really see the stitching it doesn’t matter how clumsy it might appear 🙂

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  156. Anonymous

    December 30, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    Ah ha! Going to do a combo with a fleece jacket and some old scarves. Thanks for the idea~ from Maine…

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  157. sarah sanford

    December 30, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    Looking forward to trying this for my two kitties. Greetings from Minnesota!

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  158. Anonymous

    December 30, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    Enjoying your blog from the state of North Carolina in the United States. Love your ideas. Wondering how the steampunk chest (LOVE IT!!!) has held up to a busy 3 year-old.

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    • Elizabeth S

      January 4, 2014 at 10:54 am

      Thank you! The steampunk chest lasted about five months before DS decided he was going to use it as a potty and he pee’d in it! We ended up chucking it on a bonfire we had in August after a severe rain and thunder storm. We roasted marshmallows over it. A fitting end, I think!

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  159. Anonymous

    December 30, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    Plan to share this idea
    Indianapolis indiana

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  160. Anonymous

    December 30, 2013 at 4:43 am

    like this idea my daughter cat my (grandbaby) will love it

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  161. Anonymous

    December 30, 2013 at 4:20 am

    I may try this myself…to make it even softer and further the upcycling I’ll save and stuff with dryer lint.

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  162. Anonymous

    December 30, 2013 at 4:20 am

    I like this post. From Alabama.

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  163. Purrfection

    December 30, 2013 at 2:52 am

    Wonderful idea! I have a house full of kitties that would love their own beds but store bought beds can be expensive. Pretty much no other need for sweaters in Georgia so far this winter! Haha

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  164. jessie d

    December 30, 2013 at 12:52 am

    This is perfect for my lil Chihuahua/ pom babies! The local thrift shop sells their clothes for $1 a garbage bag, this will literally cost pennies! Thanks from northern Maine, USA!! 🙂

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  165. Cindy Betts

    December 30, 2013 at 12:28 am

    I love this idea! My cat isn’t much of cuddler though. I do think I’ll try it one day soon and see how he takes to it. :0) I saw this posted on a friend’s Facebook wall and getting ready to share it to my own. I live in a small town in southeast Missouri, USA. Thank you for sharing!

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  166. Bonnie Baxter

    December 30, 2013 at 12:05 am

    I love this idea! I am going to recommend this site to my sister and my daughter. They will love it! And I have the perfect sweater to make a bed for my baby. 🙂

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  167. Corrinna Hayes

    December 29, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    Great idea, my sis sent me your link, I have a Chau-Weenie dog that gets cold easy and likes to burrow. This project is ideal for her, I could attach a small blanket on it for her cover. Thanks again for sharing your practical use for renewing an old sweater/sweat shirt.

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  168. Anonymous

    December 29, 2013 at 6:56 am

    On a seperate note….do you have a recioe for sticky toffee pudding baked in the sauce!

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    • Elizabeth S

      January 4, 2014 at 10:52 am

      I don’t have my own recipe I’m afraid, I usually use Nigella Lawson’s recipe which is absolutely divine! http://www.nigella.com/recipes/view/easy-sticky-toffee-pudding-180

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  169. Nikeshia

    December 29, 2013 at 7:45 am

    I am extremely excited to get started on one for my two bigger dogs .. pit mix & great dane .. oh yes .. u say your not sure just how to make one for the larger breeds well guess what … im making one out of this horrible “moomoo” pajama dress my mother gave to me with the instructions to “bring it back.” lol well i will be bringin it back as a lovely pet bed .. that im sure the dogs will love .. so all you large breed owners theres an idea !

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    • Nikeshia

      December 29, 2013 at 7:46 am

      ^^^^^Hello from Cali !

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  170. Natosha Zachary

    December 29, 2013 at 3:41 am

    I wanted to buy pet beds for my dog and cat for Christmas, but didn’t get around to it. I know I have several sweaters packed away that wold be perfect for this project. Thanks and “hello” from Arkansas, USA.

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  171. Veronica

    December 28, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    I love how you said minimal sewing skills required! I can sew a button back on but that’s about it! Our dog just tore his new (store bought) bed to shreds but he loves to lay on a hoody that’s been tossed into the garage. Gonna have to try this out…with my minimal sewing skills, that is!!! Thanks for the great idea! Happy holidays…and greetings from California!! 🙂

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  172. Martha Lofton

    December 28, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    this is a great idea. and yes those in the stores are very pricey. I thought about making a house for my adult cat. I already made a cat scratching post. I have recovered it 4 times already . she loves it. my husband put the idea of making her a house. like a dog house but has carpet on the floor and around the house for clawing and climbing. this will be in the summer time making . I do have a sweater I don’t like will keep you idea in mind. thanks.

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  173. Pat

    December 28, 2013 at 10:20 pm

    Just curious. Does your animal control organization actually DROWN cats to eliminate them? That’s pretty dreadful!!!

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    • Meghan T

      December 29, 2013 at 4:51 am

      I believe that the owner of the cats was going to drown them if animal control didn’t get them. I was once involved with a shelter and there are some horror stories about the ways people try to get rid of their unwanted animals.

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    • Elizabeth S

      January 4, 2014 at 10:50 am

      Meghan is right – they were feral kittens and the property owners were going to drown them unless the Cats Protection came and collected them. A terrible thing to do, I think!

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    • Dawn

      January 8, 2014 at 4:07 am

      Isn’t that horrible! Some jerk here in Missouri just drowned his girlfriend’s cat in front of children no less and got away with it as he was acting as the owner’s agent (i.e. had permission from the girlfriend). What is wrong with people?!

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  174. Donna

    December 28, 2013 at 10:19 pm

    What a great idea, even for a group, to make and give to the local animal shelters…. I am going to go thru some of those sweaters, or sweatshirts, that I have way to many of (as soon as I recover from some surgery(ies) 2 in 5 months…ugh, but this would be something I could do while recuperating, and I am reposting also. I know the shelters around here (SC) would appreciate these beds as much as the animals will. And what a great idea for groups like scouts, church groups, young and old to do! Thanks again for posting this

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  175. Anonymous

    December 28, 2013 at 10:19 pm

    Would it be possible to use TWO sweaters and connect them to make an oversize one for dogs? Hmmmm… Love this!!

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  176. Anonymous

    December 28, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    A really great idea . I will save this to see about making it later. Our two cats just sleep where they please and won’t use a bed. We have two but no one will use it. I knit a lot and have lots of sweaters. I am in Oshawa ,Ont. Canada

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    • Anonymous

      December 29, 2013 at 6:54 am

      Small world. I am from oshawa

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  177. Anonymous

    December 28, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    This was wonderful and I loved reading the comments with even more ideas. Thank you so much.

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  178. SWLonewolf

    December 28, 2013 at 5:52 pm

    This is the best upcycle idea for 2013! An old toss pillow or bed pillow makes a great stuffing in the body, too.

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    • Dee Dee Dawson

      January 5, 2014 at 2:15 pm

      Such a great idea.Tganjs for sharing.I have no idea,how I found this Blog, but I’m so glad I found it.Now, I’m not sure how to get back!Any suggestion, would be greatly appreciated.

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    • Elizabeth S

      January 5, 2014 at 2:24 pm

      You could always start following me on BlogLovin’ or by email (see the sidebar to the right) and never miss a post again! 😉

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    • Kathy Segal

      January 10, 2014 at 3:56 am

      Using pillows is a great idea, but they have all been treated with flame retardant, so you have to be very diligent about monitoring the condition of the bed. These chemicals do horrible things to animals.

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  179. Anonymous

    December 28, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    This is an AWESOME idea!! Thanks for sharing.. I’m in eastern N.C. and feed over 35 cats inside and outside my home. We have about 10 inside as of now because of the litter of kittens that were left on my front porch on day very sick. I don’t let them go outside until they get fixed. So soon we will have 6 kitties going outside for the first time since coming to my house.. But the ones that stay inside sure will love new beds.. I have to make sure the beds are pretty easy and durable to wash because I do have one cat that likes to “christin” the beds at times. (mark them) and I don’t know who it is. But they enjoy them any ways. Thanks again. Kelly E.

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    • Elizabeth S

      January 4, 2014 at 10:51 am

      That’s a lot of cats! 🙂 I bet they really will appreciate having little home made beds of their own.

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    • Ruth

      November 2, 2015 at 5:34 am

      How did you modify your beds to make them more durable for washing? I am trying to make some for my local shelter 🙂

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      • Elizabeth

        November 2, 2015 at 7:43 am

        I didn’t 🙁 Occasionally I would take her bed outdoors and bash it like you would a carpet to get the worst of the dirt and cat hair off, but I have to confess I ended up putting the catbed on the bonfire and we bought a washable one from the vets!

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  180. Anonymous

    December 28, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    We just finished up christmas crafts and I was looking for something else to do! This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing from central oklahoma!! 🙂

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  181. paulineA

    November 29, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    Friends cat just had kittens today and they’re currently in a cardboard box. I’m gonna make one o these with extra layer to raise the sides. I think both mummy and kittens will love it.
    Great Idea xx

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    • paulineA

      November 29, 2013 at 10:05 pm

      Just to update. I made the sweater bed and ot looks fab! Wish I knew how to attach a photo. Thanks xx

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    • Elizabeth S

      December 1, 2013 at 8:30 pm

      Ooh fantastic! You could always tweet me the photo @TangoRaindrop I’d love to see it!

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    • Entrepeneural

      December 27, 2013 at 8:08 pm

      I just bought a new puppy and I am now going to make his bed with my most hated sweater, thank you for step by step instructions.

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    • Anonymous

      December 28, 2013 at 5:18 am

      Why not a rescue dog. They are so in need of a good home and some love?

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  182. Anonymous

    September 18, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    I’ll bet a Polartec fleece top would make a cozy, non-snag version too! Gotta try these!

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    • Elizabeth S

      December 1, 2013 at 8:31 pm

      a great idea!

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  183. Anonymous

    September 18, 2013 at 4:09 am

    WELL… I GUESS I WILL BE MAKING 3 OF THESE! LOL THANKS FOR THE IDEA!

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    • Elizabeth S

      September 18, 2013 at 4:09 pm

      Splendid! Enjoy 😀

      Reply
  184. Anonymous

    September 16, 2013 at 12:51 am

    that’s exactly what I was thinking, perfect for the poor kitties/doggies at the city shelter!! they’re only given 72 hours to live, wouldn’t it be nice if these poor souls had a warm/comfy bed to lay on?!

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    • Elizabeth S

      September 18, 2013 at 4:08 pm

      I bet they’d (the animals and the people who run the shelter) really appreciate your kindness

      Reply
  185. Molly McPickery

    September 15, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    I volunteer at an animal shelter and I was going to make cat and dog blankets but now I think I will go to the salvation army or goodwill and see if they have any old sweaters that would make cute cat and dog beds. I think for larger dogs you could just get an double or triple X size sweater. My husband stopped wearing most of his sweaters when we moved to AZ and now we live in southern Texas and its to hot for sweaters here. I still have some from when I used to visit my daughter who was living in Colorado for a few years. I haven’t worn the sweaters for about ten years. I still don’t know why I kept them.

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    • Elizabeth S

      September 18, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      It must be nice to live in an area where you don’t need a sweater! Here we wear them year round!

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    • SKG

      December 28, 2013 at 9:28 pm

      I think that we keep things so a reason, even if we don’t know the reason at the time. Now you have a reason to use those sweaters. This is a great idea, I think I will make some for the local animal shelter — would be fun to be able to make one for each pet to take to their new home. Sometimes the local 2nd hand or thrift stores sell clothing for a #1 a brown paper bag. I have even had some in our area just donate the used clothing like coats and sweaters when I say they are going to the animal shelter.
      This is a great idea, fun for the animals and a good way to recyle. Would be easy to clean also.. thanks for sharing. — I am from SW North Dakota, we have lots of sweaters and sweatshirts here too 😉

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    • Anonymous

      January 8, 2014 at 3:58 am

      Can these beds be easily thrown in the wash? My washer doesn’t handle pillows well, but it might do OK with these. Shelters have to be able to wash/disinfect everything so you may double check that they have a decent washer just to be sure. Ours just got a used commercial washer so it could probably handle several at once, but it may not be practical if only 2 or 3 can fit in a standard machine. I hope it works out though as they would be nice and snuggly for some lucky pets!

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  186. Anonymous

    September 15, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    I’m a dog sitter and can’t wait to pass this on to my dogs owners and I plan on making one for when my furry friends visit.

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    • Elizabeth S

      September 18, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      Splendid! Your doggy wards will appreciate it, I am sure 🙂

      Reply
  187. Jules Guthrie

    July 5, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    We need a new dog bed and I saw this and got so excited since it has back support! Then the person posting it pointed out it might not work for larger dogs.. deep sighs.. I have a small Great Dane! (135 lbs)
    Then I thought.. what if I take 2 really large or long (ya know the kind y wear leggings with) sweaters n attach them in the middle with the arms on the sides (can always make them a bit longer if need be). Any one have any thoughts? He has arthritis n having the back support is helpful.
    Either way, thanks for the great idea! I am always loking for inexpensive homemade gifts from the heart for my mom (1 cat) & sister (7 cats).

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    • Elizabeth S

      July 5, 2013 at 8:33 pm

      I think that’s an absolutely fantastic idea! Go for it! I’d love to hear how you get on. I have neighbours with Great Danes, I wonder if they’d let me make one for them to try it out…. 🙂

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    • Anonymous

      October 13, 2013 at 5:10 am

      why not try a old fuzzy bathrobe just cut to fit and stuff with old pillow hope this helos

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    • Sheila Biggum

      October 17, 2013 at 6:19 am

      Go to the local thrift store and go to the big and tall section and get sweaters, sweatshirts and hoodie that are 4, 5, and 6X sizes make a big dog bed out of those, i have a great dane and i have her son as well that is 175 and the bigger the shirt the bigger the bed also the hoodies you can make a pillow or better back support fir big dogs!

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    • Jiskefet

      December 15, 2013 at 3:57 pm

      Great idea. Just connect the hems of the sweaters and arms and you will have a double-sized bed. You can also get some stuffing for cushions or cuddly toys to fill it with.

      Another great item to make into a cat or dog bed would be an old duvet.

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    • catapurple

      December 28, 2013 at 12:34 am

      Could you buy a large round pet bed, usually have them at discount stores and the attach two long draft stoppers, the sausage ones especially if filled with sawdust, which would add more support maybe use 2 and sew one on top of the other!

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    • Anonymous

      December 30, 2013 at 4:21 am

      my best source is either the Goodwill or Salvation Army Thrift stores — go on Wednesday when they have clearance racks — you will be making all sizes of pet beds in no time !

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    • Kathy Segal

      January 10, 2014 at 3:35 am

      You could also try using some firmer foam or extra robes to make higher/more solid support portions.

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    • Kathy Segal

      January 10, 2014 at 3:38 am

      Or use “extra” leggings stuffed to make higher walls.

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    • Dawn R. ~From Texas

      January 12, 2014 at 7:44 pm

      Special Consideration for a Great Dane: How about using a “Body Pillow” from discount store or recycle your old one? Cover with Corduroy/Canvas or recycled bathrobe fabric to make a nice bed pillow?? You May need Two “Body Pillows” though, right – for a 135 lbs dog??
      ~~~~~~~~
      Suggestion for Big Dog Owners – my suggestion to adapt/adjust this for a big dog is to sew Two sweaters at the waist with a large rectangle shape pillow (i.e. standard or queen-sized pillow, etc., depending on size of sweaters/sweatshirts) in center instead of a squared/rounded one. stuff all four arms, both neck/chest areas as in instructions, and then sew the wrists together (two on top of pet pillow and two remaining wrists on other side) so it forms one big rectangle shape. Hope this helps your Big Dog get a pet pillow too!!

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  188. Dog Bed Distributor

    January 11, 2013 at 3:40 am

    You did fine on the sewing. Your darling cat obviously loves it.

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    • Elizabeth S

      July 5, 2013 at 8:33 pm

      Aw thanks, yes, she does!

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    • Dee Dee Dawson

      January 5, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      Do you make these to sell?

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    • Elizabeth S

      January 5, 2014 at 2:19 pm

      No, I don’t I’m afraid, although they are very easy to make yourself. 🙂

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  189. Hannah

    January 7, 2013 at 11:22 am

    That is such a great idea! One my cats has a special affinity with a certain jumper of mine and I think would love it turned into a special bed for her!

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    • Elizabeth S

      July 5, 2013 at 8:34 pm

      I’m sure she’d really appreciate it! Let me know if you try it, I’d love to hear how you got on.

      Reply
  190. Karen S Booth

    January 5, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    BRILLIANT! I am sure my Willow would love one if these, such a GREAT idea! Karen xxx

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    • Elizabeth S

      July 5, 2013 at 8:34 pm

      Thanks Karen, you should give one a go!

      Reply
    • maria renaud

      December 28, 2013 at 5:15 am

      Brilliant!

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    • Anonymous

      January 4, 2014 at 10:36 pm

      Good idea but as a seamstress, I think the instructions could have been written much better. I can figure it out as I go.

      Reply
    • Dee Dee Dawson

      January 5, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      Do you ladies sell these?

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    • Kathy Segal

      January 10, 2014 at 3:28 am

      Anonymous, why criticize a wonderful and free idea? We don’t have to be seamstresses to figure the instructions out – they’re described and illustrated well enough for anyone to use.

      Elizabeth, thanks so much for passing on this great idea!

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    • Anonymous

      January 11, 2014 at 4:05 am

      I have a new puppy and he needs a bed. Great idea. Kalamazoo Michigan

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  191. Mrs A.

    January 5, 2013 at 12:35 am

    Brillian use of a sweater. I have a bright mustard one lurking in the back of a cupboard.
    I too bought it for the button content!! Hugs Mrs A.

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    • Elizabeth S

      July 5, 2013 at 8:35 pm

      Isn’t it! I wish it was my own idea, alas, I borrowed it off Facebook. I can’t think of a better thing to make with a mustard yellow sweater!

      Reply
    • SouthwestCrafts

      December 28, 2013 at 3:57 pm

      Wonderful idea found you through facebook!

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    • Anonymous

      December 30, 2013 at 11:56 am

      Love this idea! great winter project for my family of felines and all the back porch feral guests. Thanks.

      Reply
    • Anonymous

      December 30, 2013 at 5:09 pm

      Greetings from Gibson Louisiana. Great Idea. I too found you through facebook.

      Reply
    • Anonymous

      December 31, 2013 at 3:23 am

      What a wonderful idea! I love making something useful out of something headed for the trash. I’m in Las Vegas, Nevada. Thank you, Betty Scott

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    • tracey

      December 31, 2013 at 3:47 pm

      I love this idea! My brother passed away a few years ago and my niece still has a bunch of his sweaters. I decided to make her a blanket with most of them and now after seeing this, I may make a pet bed as well for her dog!

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    • way2sunny

      December 31, 2013 at 8:44 pm

      Love this idea!! Think we’ll try it with an old coat for our dog Molly!!! Thanks so much.

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    • Betriska

      January 1, 2014 at 4:39 am

      A friend posted a link from Facebook to me, via Facebook! This IS such a fabulous use of a sweater! I re-purpose wool sweaters into hats, baby-pants, blankets, water-bottle-covers, bags, backpacks, yoga mat bags and OH .. , PiIlows! With 3 cats? I’ll soon be searching for ‘extra’ sweaters in the house!

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    • Anonymous

      January 1, 2014 at 6:32 am

      I got this idea from fb. This is a very useful idea. We have a rescue for cat and dogs. This would be good for either one, even if you have a larger dog you could try to find a couple the same and join them together. You can also recycle old pillows for the stuffing. I plan on making several as we have several of both cats and dogs.

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    • Anonymous

      January 1, 2014 at 7:53 am

      What a great idea!! From Minnesota.

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    • Anonymous

      January 1, 2014 at 12:27 pm

      Thank you for this idea. Found it on Facebook. Beside the bed I live the stair idea for my cats. From Wisconsin.

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    • Anonymous

      January 2, 2014 at 6:50 am

      Great idea -my husband has just the right sweater for making a bed for our mini schnauzer! Love from Alabama 🙂

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    • Anonymous

      January 2, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      Saw this and found an old sweatshirt with a cowboy kittie on it!!! Love it!!!! Think is would be great to make some for pet shelters also. I don’t even have to go out and by anything!!
      Thanks!!

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    • Dee Dee Dawson

      January 5, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      How can I join this Blog grouo?

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    • Karla Morris

      January 5, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      Great idea! Saw this on Marmalady Lemieux (The Tripod Kitten) FB page. It is seven a.m. in Missouri (small town near Kansas City) and the wind chill temp is currently minus seven degrees Fahrenheit (-21.667 Celsius) with blizzard like conditions. So, I’m thinking this would be a perfect day to do some sewing! Thank you and have a very happy new year! 🙂

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    • marianne

      January 5, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      I am making several for the animal shelter. I get the sweaters and stuffing (old blankets) at the thriftstore I volunteer for. Thank you for this idea!
      Regards from Colorado.

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    • Claire

      January 6, 2014 at 2:39 am

      I have a ton of clothing left under my house by previous owner some years ago. I also have lots of kitties dropping by on my porch for meals, some strays some feral. Here’s a great marriage of excess! I will have to start a sewing circle, though – I’m all thumbs.

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    • Anonymous

      January 6, 2014 at 10:15 am

      I love this idea and will be making 4 I have 3 cats and 1 dog so every one will get a bed
      thanks di from Spain

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    • Grandma "Mac"

      January 6, 2014 at 1:44 pm

      Love the idea for animal shelter and strays and ferals. Thanks. Live in Michigan and this morning at least 10 inches of snow and more coming. Stay warm.

      Reply
    • Anonymous

      January 7, 2014 at 2:43 am

      Great Idea..Thank you from Hampstead NC

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    • Anonymous

      January 7, 2014 at 7:39 am

      Will be making one for my puppy I am receiving for Christmas….such an awesome idea… Thanks for sharing! (Brownwood, Texas is home).
      S.D.

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    • Anonymous

      January 7, 2014 at 6:04 pm

      What a wonderful idea! I LOVE the idea of repurposing and I too, hate to throw anything away that might be used. I’m going to bring this idea to my church group to see if the ladies might like to make a few of these for our Christmas fair next year. We have the advantage of having a thrift store associated with our church so we will have an endless supply of sweaters and sweatshirts available to us, in case we run out of yucky ones ourselves. I am in Woodbury, CT. Thanks for the post. LOVE it!

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    • Anonymous

      January 7, 2014 at 9:38 pm

      Also saw the post on facebook in central Florida, I was thinking of a 3x sweat shirt for our dog, who likes her comforts

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    • Lady3kgt

      January 8, 2014 at 6:05 am

      Awesome idea! I have a wee bit of a cashmere addiction & currently have about 60 sweaters, 98% of them from the local Saver’s Thrift Store. There’s several I’ve decided I don’t much care for for one reason or another or that I no longer like how they fit. I’m also a seamstress by trade w/ 1/2 a dozen cats, soooo cashmere cat beds here I come!! — Jeanne from Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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    • Stacie Smith

      January 9, 2014 at 4:58 am

      Great idea and I’m going to try it right away. The one we bought for our dog was fairly expensive and is getting really flat already. Plus she shares it with one of our cats so it gets used quite a bit. I will have to do a quick look-see at your other ideas. Thanks for sharing. Stacie from Kansas

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    • Cécily

      January 9, 2014 at 5:23 pm

      I am going straight away to get the sweaters I never wear but can’t bear to part with!!
      My 14 year old cat Nelson will love a cosy new basket as Mimi my Fox Terrier is slowly chewing through his wicker one!!! He can have one upstairs and one downstairs!! I am in France.

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    • Anonymous

      January 9, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      Awe, how cute , my Sister would have just loved that for her cat —– I use to get the small cat or dog pet bed , and line it with paper towel , and my bird loved it , he always knew where to go , and he’d poop there on the papertowel , finally I noticed each time he pooped I’d change the paper towel , and that bird thought it’s time to go to that place , and poop —– Think I’ll make one , from an old sweater , and see if my new bird will like it ——— Fantastio idea ————

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    • Anonymous

      January 9, 2014 at 10:05 pm

      Great idea, I will definetly be trying this one out! from Long Island NY.

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    • Carolyn Branch

      January 9, 2014 at 10:59 pm

      Thanks for passing this along! I will definitely make one for Sunshine, my Missouri, USA cat. It should work well for Cookie, my little terrier, too.

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    • Anonymous

      January 10, 2014 at 7:47 pm

      Great idea, thanks! Saw this on FB from Charlotte, NC.

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    • Cindy

      January 11, 2014 at 1:25 am

      What a clever idea! I know I have some old worn sweaters that I’ll have to recycle for our dachshund who would love it, especially if he could smell us on it! Greetings from cold Colorado!

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    • Anonymous

      January 11, 2014 at 4:23 pm

      Very cute idea!!! Hagerstown, Md.

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    • Anonymous

      January 12, 2014 at 12:22 am

      I loved your idea. I have two cats and I have some sweatshirts I will use to make them a bed. Thanks for the information…Love it!

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    • Ti Meehan

      January 12, 2014 at 10:29 pm

      Thank you for making this site available…I saw the post on facebook. I love the pet bed idea and will be starting some soon down here in southern Arizona!

      Reply
    • Anonymous

      January 13, 2014 at 1:13 am

      Great Idea, no cats will try it for small dog. Jefferson Texas
      Thanks for posting 🙂

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    • Anonymous

      January 13, 2014 at 6:46 am

      Great idea! I have 2 cats and 3 small dogs. This will be perfect for all of them. I’m from Central Canada in Saskatchewan.

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    • Anonymous

      January 13, 2014 at 5:53 pm

      Thanks so much for this great idea. I’m from Ontario, Canada..

      Reply
    • Katmeow5

      January 16, 2014 at 5:32 pm

      Great idea. I saw it on FB and at least 3 friends emailed the link to me (knowing I’m a frugal cat lover!) I’m in Elkins, West Virginia, USA.

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    • Lisa Altemose

      January 16, 2014 at 11:39 pm

      I’ve seen this idea on facebook before, too, but I love having an actual, real life review of the process and end product. I can sew a bit, but don’t have a sewing machine, so I’m always looking for easy projects like this for either myself or my furbabies. I have some old sweaters/shirts that I don’t wear so I think my babies will be getting new beds soon 🙂 Thank you for the post!

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    • Janet Coppens

      January 17, 2014 at 5:20 am

      I have 3 kitties and 1 little dog…great idea for ALL of them!! I love the idea and am going to try my handiwork one of these next days and see what I can create. Your kitty, Izzy, is absolutely beautiful!!

      Reply
    • Janet Coppens

      January 17, 2014 at 5:23 am

      From Las Vegas, Nevada.

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    • Trinna Filbert

      March 7, 2014 at 7:31 am

      I am going to try and see if my cat will use this bed so I can have my bed back. I am gonna try and make some with old dresses for the dogs. I am from Arkansas, USA.

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    • Linda Stevenson

      March 11, 2014 at 6:16 am

      I can’t waif to start on this ! I have three cats and my daughter has a pup! I wish I’d seen this sooner I would of had them made way before now especially with the cold weather we have been having!! So thankful for the posting . And the church group making them to help sell at charity . Also the women making for shelter god bless your heart!

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