Dog Beds, Scarf and Toy Bone

Dog Scarf and Toy Bone
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• 1/2 yd each – Fabric for large and small scarf and bone
• 1/2 yd – fusible fleece
• 1 bag – Poly-fil fiberfill
• 1 yd - Webbing
• 1 pkg - Velcro
• 1 – 1" parachute buckle
• Basic sewing supplies
• Pattern

DIRECTIONS:(1/2” seam allowance) Both the scarves and bones are stitched the same except for closures.

1. Cut 2 – scarves, toy bone and fleece.
2. Iron fleece to each piece.
3. With RST, stitch the toy bone together leaving an opening for turning.
4. Turn, stuff and stitch opening closed.
5. With RST, stitch scarf together leaving and opening for turning.
6. Turn and press.
7. For the small scarf, insert ends into parachute buckle and stitch following package directions.
8. For the large scarf, cut the webbing 28” or length to fit dogs neck comfortably.
9. Fold under each end 1/2” and stitch.
10. Pin webbing to top edge of scarf having an even amount hanging over each end of scarf.
11. Sew each side of webbing 1/4” from edges
12. Cut Velcro 3”. Sew the loop edge to one end of webbing and the smooth side to opposite side.

Small Dog Bed
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• 1 yd. - Main fabric, fusible fleece interfacing
• 1 yd – contrast for bottom and fusible fleece interfacing
• 2 bag – poly-fil
• Basic sewing supplies.

DIRECTIONS: (1/2” seam allowance)

1. Cut 4– 18” circles for bottom, pillow and fusible interfacing
2. Cut 2 – 13” x 28” for sides of bed and fusible interfacing.
3. Fuse interfacing to the 4 - 18 circles.
4. Pin 2 circles for the bottom together RST, and stitch leaving an opening for turning.
5. Turn and stuff lightly. Stitch opening closed.
6. Pin the remaining 2 circles together and stitch leaving an opening for turning.
7. Turn and stuff, firmly. Set aside.
8. With RST, stitch the two sections together having one long piece.
9. Stitch the 2 short remaining ends together half way for turning.
10. With RST, fold the sides lengthwise and stitch forming a tube.
11. Turn.
12. Stuff the tube for 6” and stitch across to keep stuffing in place.
13. Continue to stuff the tube and sew until end.
14. Hand stitch the opening closed.
15. With the RST, sew the finished stuffed ring to the bottom of bed.
16. Turn so that the seams are inside the bed.
17. Place the pillow from #7 into bed.

Large Dog Bed

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• 1 yd. ea. - 2 coordinating fabrics for sides and fusible fleece
• 1 yd. - contrast fabric and fusible fleece for bottom and handle,
• 12” - 1” wide webbing
• 2 -3 bags polyfil
• Basic sewing supplies.

DIRECTIONS: (1/2” seam allowance)

1. Cut 2 – 23” x 33” rectangles from bottom fabric and fleece.
2. Fuse fleece to rectangles.
3. With RST, stitch rectangle bottom leaving an opening for turning.
4. Turn.
5. Cut 2 – 8” x 33” and 2- 8” x 23” - from outside print and fleece.
6. Fuse the fleece to pieces.
7. With RST stitch to form ring..
8. Cut a 2 1/4” x 12” rectangle from contrast for handle and fusible fleece.
9. Iron fleece to handle fabric
10. Fold in half lengthwise.
11. Starting at short side stitch to end leaving an opening in center for turning.
12. Turn. Insert webbing and stitch opening closed.
13. Top stitch around handle.
14. Center handle on front of outside and stitch in place.
15. Cut 2 – 8” x 33” and 2’ 8” x 23” - from inside print and fleece.
16. Fuse fleece to pieces
17. With RST, stitch all the sides together at short ends to form a ring.
18. With RST, matching corner seams, stitch the two sections together on one long side.
19. Turn and press.
20. Top Stitch around the top 1/2” from seam.
21. With WST, stitch in the ditch at each corner seam.
22. Pin bottom raw edges together. Sew around the bottom raw edge and leave an opening at each section large enough to insert stuffing.
23. Pin sides to bottom. Stitch side to bottom being careful not to sew the openings closed on sides and bottom of bed.
24. Stuff the bottom firmly and stitch opening closed. (hand sew or machine)
25. Stuff each section of the sides firmly and stitch closed (hand sew or machine)
26. Finish sewing the sides to the bottom after stuffing.