I did some research online to see how others have done this and realized just how simple it is. (This is a good tutorial.) This project could be adapted to any size, you could even make it for a cat. In fact I didn't even measure...oh, maybe at one point I did, but I'll get to that!
I started off by deciding how big I wanted the bed to be. Since my piggies like to cuddle with each other I wanted it to be a little on the big side and an oval instead of a circle.
Keep in mind that your initial shape will get smaller once you start sewing - remember seam allowance!
Once I had this shape I made another one out of fleece and I cut a piece of batting.
Then it was onto the sides. Here's where the quick measuring came in. I measured the length and width, then doubled each, added them together and had the length my edges needed to be.
I cut the edge pieces about 5" wide. (Upon completion of the project I'd suggest going smaller!)
Once I had everything cut it was time to sew!
There are neater ways to do this but I simple sewed the bottom pieces together, then the sides and then attached the sides to the bottom. Next time I make one I will allow more time and take a few extra steps to sew the pieces together in a neater fashion.
The piggies were happy right away, checking out their new bed, especially Cheeky!
As I mentioned earlier though I will make shorter sides next time...after a few hours they folded the sides down and seem to think it's a dining room!
I have tons of fleece so I will be perfecting this bed. I might even try making fleece tunnels for them...
