One of the most expensive things that most “dog parents” buy are dog beds.  Of course, we want our princes and princesses to have the best possible bed that will rock their dreams and allow them to have wonderful nights and naps; commercial dog beds are designed to conquer the eyes and the hearts of us, dog parents rather than the users themselves.  But there is no need to sacrifice our wallet to have a beautiful or cozy dog bed, just do it yourself!  Unbelievable or impossible?  Well, not really.

Have you ever done a pillow?  It is the same thing, I promise.  The greater advantage is that doing it yourself is that you can choose and handpick the fabric that will conform your dog’s bed.  To calculate how much fabric you will need just measure your dog while he or she is lying on his or her side, this way you will know how long does the bed have to be.  Add to that measure about 10 inches to calculate additional room if he or she has the tendency to lie flat on his or her belly.

To stuff the cushion, you can use foam, tow, or even fabric leftovers.