DIY Dog Bed

I have gone through about 6 dog beds...and let me tell you they are not cheap! I started off with 2 for my bulldog, which immediatly got chewed. His crate then resorted to old towels bunched together to make it softer because I couldn't afford one more. Once the next puppy came along, I made the mistake of buying yet another dog bed, this time from Home goods, but still not that cheap. 2 days later....destroyed. I started thinking about how I could make them my own so I don't keep wasting money.

1. Fleece - $3.95 a yard, 2.25 yards - Hancock Fabrics
2. Pillows (2 small or 1 large) - $2-3 dollars - Dollar Store or Thrift Store
3. Scissors
4. Learn to tie a knot

It's that easy and cheap! Cut the fabric into two squares of identical size to fit the pillow allowing 4-6 inches of extra fabric on each side. Cut 1-3 inches of strips surrounding the entire pillow. Tie the bottom strip to the top strip with a knot. Repeat process all the way around and you have a dog bed that is less than $15.

Needless to say this has been the second one I have made but the second puppy is now almost 1 and done with his chewing phase!