Things You'll Need
- Pillowcase
- Organic pillow fill and quilt batting
- Needle
- Thread
- Plastic stool
- String
- Elmer's glue
- Scissors
- Felt
- Hot glue gun
Instructions
Make a Pet Pillow
Purchase a pillowcase that corresponds to the size of your pet: purchase a medium-sized round throw pillowcase for a kitten, an extra-large body pillow for a mid-size terrier or a decorative throw pillow for a ferret or rat.
Fill the pillowcase with organic pillow fill to protect the health of your pet. You'll want to fill the pillow case only 2/3 of the way to allow for your pet's comfort.
Use a needle and thread to close the pillowcase and keep the filling contained. You can use a simple slip stitch to secure the two edges (see Resources).
Introduce your pet to its new bed. If your pet settles into it, you can make several to match your bedroom and living room decor.
Make a Small Pet Chair
Purchase a plastic children's stool as the base for your small pet chair. This will fit puppies and kittens, as well as guinea pigs and ferrets. If you have a full-size cat or a small dog, you can try an adult stool with sturdy legs.
Unroll the organic quilt batting and cut it to fit the stool's top. Use Elmer's Glue to affix padding on the top of the stool, and then wrap heavy-weight string around the legs and top of the stool to keep the batting firmly in place. Knot all string ends firmly and in double knots.
Trim the felt to fit around the contours of the stool. Use a hot glue gun to affix the felt to the legs of the stool and then to the top of the stool.
Check for loose edges and add more hot glue as necessary.
Top your pet stool with the pillow made in Section 1.