https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/homemade-cator-dog-bed • Posted by labelmesmall A.
I started off by unhinging the lid then I ripped off the ugly gold edging although I kept the original fabric as a template for the new fabric. I used Hot glue because it doesn't alter the framework of the box. You can use a nail gun but this particular box was made with particle board. I then primed painted and polyurethane the legs. I'm a messy painter so I chose to do this before the fabric was put on. After the paint FINALLY dried, I measured the fabric for the lid. there were two parts to the lid so I took the inside part off. Covered and glued it then I did the outside. I glued them together. I also made sure to keep track of where the holes were for the hinges and then put the hinges back on. Finally I started with the back top and then proceeded with the bottom never forgetting to keep the fabric tight so It doesn't bunch or wrinkle. Once it was dry I glued on the edging, making sure it was straight. For the inside I used a regular pillow case and took the stuffing out of old pillow cases from salvation army. I stuffed it till it was nice and plump and then I sewed in a zipper at the opening and put it inside. and Voilà...a cat bed (or dog)
I started off by unhinging the lid then I ripped off the ugly gold edging although I kept the original fabric as a template for the new fabric. I used Hot glue because it doesn't alter the framework of the box. You can use a nail gun but this particular box was made with particle board. I then primed painted and polyurethane the legs. I'm a messy painter so I chose to do this before the fabric was put on. After the paint FINALLY dried, I measured the fabric for the lid. there were two parts to the lid so I took the inside part off. Covered and glued it then I did the outside. I glued them together. I also made sure to keep track of where the holes were for the hinges and then put the hinges back on. Finally I started with the back top and then proceeded with the bottom never forgetting to keep the fabric tight so It doesn't bunch or wrinkle. Once it was dry I glued on the edging, making sure it was straight. For the inside I used a regular pillow case and took the stuffing out of old pillow cases from salvation army. I stuffed it till it was nice and plump and then I sewed in a zipper at the opening and put it inside. and Voilà...a cat bed (or dog)