Posts tagged ‘fabric’

I feel like every time I put one up it is dismantled within a day or two. I have tried putting Eyelets into the corners but they still chew it. Any suggestions for the best thing to hang the hammock with? Should I use stronger fabric than fleece? I know not to use towels. When [...]

that’s it… my chihuahuas have a nice setup in the enclosed garage, with a big pillow, blankets to burrow under, and plenty of shelter, but they’re small, and on cold evenings i’m hoping to be able to keep them warm. the electric, heated dog beds available online or at the pet store are or more. [...]

So last week I went out and bought sewing machine. Its not the best out there… I got a cheap one until I knew what I was doing. I didn’t want to break it or something. Anyways I was wanting any advise on how to get started, and also how to read patterns… how much [...]

Im getting a rabbit around spring time. Cause a breeder i talked to said shell have litters then. And im gunna be keeping my rabbit in the garage with a space heater in winter. And i wanna make beds and stuff for the cage so its more comfortable and so i dont gotta worry about [...]

Acceptible dog bed?

October 25th, 2009

You know those little barbie sofa’s in the toy section kinda like this http://barbie.everythinggirl.com/images/catalog/products/moonchair_9993_main.jpg only a sofa redone with new fabric and everything (Ugh please tell me I had to go to a website full of pink) its kinda its own breed but its not its a schnoodle it dosnt shed (or at least its [...]

My dogs bed is too big to fit in the washer. Are there any special sprays that kill fleas on fabric?

Washing instructions?

September 16th, 2009

I got my dog a new bed and she came in after running in the mud and not only got mud all over my kitchen floor, but she jumped in her new bed and now its all dirty.. There are no cleaning instructions on it which I find weird.. So should I put it in [...]

best place to find dog bed?

September 11th, 2009

I have a german shepherd who is not very large, I think she was the runt so now she is only about 45 pounds. I want to find her a nice bed about 36"-40" in diameter or length, but the problem I’m having is finding something affordable and cute I love cheetah print and anything [...]

How do I measure fabric?

August 25th, 2009

I want to make my dog a bed…I will be making a wood box…17×18 and I am not sure how much fabric I would need…also a 12×18 head board…i will also be putting a foam mattress on the frame and then upholstering it.

Just bought the big ones from Costco, but brought them home and realized they don’t unzip so I can’t throw the fabric part in the washer… would you suggest vacuuming them or what? Thanks

I have a German shepherd/Chow mix, and she is extremely hairy. That hair eventually gets all over everything. When I throw clothes, sheets, her bed cover, etc. into the washing machine, they come out clean and mostly hair-free. My problem is with towels. All of my towels come out of the dryer with balls and [...]

My dog has seizures but can’t take meds for it because he’s allergic to alot of things. He has one seizure per month on the average its worst when weather changes. I am trying to find him a dog bed that provide the protection he needs and also to make sure when does have an [...]

I am looking for a dog bed, of smaller size, approx. 20×20, that is chew-proof. I have found some that are made from the Denier Cordura fabric but are all over . Are there any good ones that are under ? I have a little dashund that just loves to chew his bed, and therefore [...]

I want to make my dog a bed but I need a strong fabric because he likes to chew and scratch at it and it’s not long before there’s a hole in it.

I want to make my own no sew dog bed. (The kind where you fringe the edges and tie them together instead of sewing) What is the best fabric to resist hair and tearing?