How to Make a Memory Foam Dog Bed

Pets are like members of the family, so it's no wonder that many pet owners like to provide their animals with a bed all their own. Memory foam makes a soft, comfortable base for a dog bed that your animal will love. Make your dog bed with a removeable cover so you can easily wash it when it gets too dirty.

Things You'll Need

  • Fabric
  • Scissors
  • Memory foam pillow
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Instructions

  1. Measuring the Fabric

    • 1

      Lay your fabric on the floor with the patterned side facing the floor.

    • 2

      Place the memory foam pillow in the center of the fabric.

    • 3

      Cut your fabric so there is about 6 inches of extra fabric around the entire pillow.

    • 4

      Remove the pillow and cut another piece of fabric the same size.

    Putting the Bed Together

    • 5

      Place the pillow in between the two pieces of fabric with the patterned sides facing out.

    • 6

      Starting on one side, use the scissors to cut slits in both pieces of fabric about 4 inches deep. Keep the splits about 1 1/2 inches apart all the way around.

    • 7

      Continue cutting until you have cut slits into all four sides of the blankets. At this stage, it is important to keep the blankets in place.

    • 8

      Start at one side and take two pieces of fabric slits that are aligned--one from each blanket--and tie them in a knot.

    • 9

      Tie the knot by wrapping the fabric around your finger and pulling the end through. Pull the knots tight.

    • 10

      Work your way around the entire blanket tying the slits together until the fabric is completely closed with the memory foam pillow inside.