Patriotic Dog Bed and Toy

by JOANN |

Item # 352113723P169
Beginner 3-5 Hours
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
  • 1 No-sew throw fleece kit
  • 1/2 yd 3" foam
  • 1 bag Poly-Fil
  • Basic sewing supplies

DIRECTIONS: Dog bed and pillow templates (1/2" seam allowance included on bed, 1/4" on pillow)
  1. Using the template, cut two circles out of cushion fabric (19" circle), 2 stars out of pillow fabric, 4"x 61" rectangle and 8"x 61" rectangle. Remove 1/2" seam allowance from cushion template and use to cut circle out of foam.

  2. To print the templates, click on the Download Project PDF button.
  3. Sew 4" rectangle along short side with RST.
  4. Sew 8" rectangle along short side with RST, leaving an opening of 3".
  5. Fold 8" tube in half WST.

  6. Baste raw edges of 8" tube to one edge of 4" tube with RST.
  7. Sew one fleece circle RST to the stitched edge of the 4" tube, (sewing all three layers together).

  8. Sew fleece circle to unsewn long side of 4" tube, RST, leaving large enough hole to fit cushion through. Sew opening closed.
  9. Fill 8" tube of bed with Poly-fil and hand stitch opening closed.
  10. Sew both star pieces RST leaving small opening for turning.
  11. Clip corners turn star RST and stuff with Poly-fil. Sew opening Closed.
  12. Cut three 2"x 18" strips of fleece, knot one end and braid until reaching end of strips.
  13. Finish with another knot.

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