Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Cotton fabric
- Fabric scissors
- Thread
- Sewing machine
- 2 zippers
Instructions
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Measure the length, width and height of the kennel. Write these numbers down.
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2
Cut out a piece of fabric 2 inches wider and 2 inches longer than the kennel. This will form the top of the cover.
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3
Cut out two pieces of fabric 2 inches longer and 2 inches taller than the kennel. These will form the sides of the cover.
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Cut out two pieces of fabric 2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the kennel. These will form the front and back pieces of the cover.
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5
Match up one of the longer edges of each side piece to each of the longer edges of the top piece and sew them together this way.
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Match up one of the shorter edges of the back piece to one of the shorter edges of the top piece and sew them together that way.
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Sew the longer edges of the back piece to the adjacent edges of the side pieces.
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Match up one of the shorter edges of the front piece with the other short edge of the top piece and sew them together this way.
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9
Sew a zipper onto each long edge of the front piece, sewing the other ends of the zippers to the side pieces along the adjacent edges.
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10
Fold over the bottom edge of the kennel cover 1/2 inch. Sew the fold in place, tucking the raw edges of the fabric under as you sew.
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11
Turn the cover right side out and slip it on top of the kennel.
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