DIY Cat Carrier Beds

Supplies:

1 Cat carrier (preferrably one where the lid is removable, they work a LOT easier)
1 Large sheet of paper or newspaper that can completely line the bottom of the carrier.
1 old pillow (for stuffing, you can also go out and get your own stuffing or use an old mattress pad)
1 old ultra soft towel or soft fabric to cover bed.
Pencil
Scissors
Needle and thread (pick color close to bed fabric)
optional-Marker

Instructions:

Step 1: remove cover on carrier if it comes off and place paper inside to trace.

Step 2: Trace the outline of the carrier on the old newspaper with pencil, and retrace with marker for visibility if desired.

Step 3: If not using a mattress pad, skip to step 4. Cut out the outline of the bed, and retrace on old mattress pad if using a mattress pad.

Step 4: Trace outline of carrier on what will be the inside of the fabric. Retrace about 1/2 inch around entire form to leave room for sewing and stuffing. Do this twice as you will be using 2 pieces one for each side of bed.

Step 5: cut fabric and sew with insides facing each other leaving one end completely unsewn. (looks best if you leave the back end unsewn so it will face inside the carrier) When you get to that point, flip inside out and push out any corners.

Step 6: Stuff pad till it's as stuffed as you want, and sew last edge folding in the seams.

Step 7: Place in carrier and if you want, sprinkle cat nip on it to entice your cat to enjoy it. My cats love their carrier, so that's not really a problem.

Hope you and your cats enjoy!