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Make a cosyPILLOW BEDFollow this simple sewing project and create a comfy nappingspot for your pooch, without having to compromise on styleHas your dog’sbed seen betterdays? Or maybethey’ve finallyoutgrown that mischievouspuppy phase and it’s timeto treat them to a newone they’ll no longer chew.If so, why not make yourfour-legged friends apadded pillow with ourstep-by-step tutorial. Plus,this simple project onlytakes two hours, so they’llbe able to settle downand sleep on it tonight!Choose a fabric thatcomplements your decorbut is also hardwearing, soit will stand the test of time.If you’re looking for a pillowto keep in the boot of yourcar, go for a wipe-downmaterial so you won’t beworried about muddy pawsgetting all over it aftercountry walks, or go for afleecy fabric that they cansnuggle up to in winter.Use enamel tinsand upturnedcrates for handydog storageHOW TOFabric measuring atleast double the lengthof your dogTape measureFabric scissorsPinsSewing machineFilling of your choice- eg. foam or polyesterfibre fillingNeedle & threadTAK E S 2HRS``````DOIT IN2hrsMAKE SURE YOU GO FORA TOUGH,, DURABLE``````FABRIC AND GIVE ITA WASH BEFOREHAND WASH BEFOREHAND IF IF``````IT’S LIKELY TO SHRINKIIN THE WASHING MACHINE1Work out the size of your pillowby allocating enough space so yourdog can comfortably lie down andstretch out on top of it. Measureand cut out two circles of fabric this sizeusing fabric scissors, including a 3cm seamallowance around the sides. Place thetwo circles together, right sides facingeach other, and pin together.2Using a sewing machine, stitchthe two circles together, workingto the 3cm seam allowance, andleave a 5cm gap so you can insertyour stuffing later on. Turn the pillow theright way out and carefully fill with yourchoice of filling, making sure it’s nice andplump. Hand-stitch the 5cm gap closedusing a needle and thread.``````housetohome.co.uk/styleathome SEPTEMBER 2016| 115PET SPECIAL Make it