Transform Your Old Sweater Into an Ultra-Cozy Pet Bed
Give your four-legged friends a warm and cozy hug — all the time — with an upcycled sweater bed.
![DIY Sweater Pet Bed](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/video/0/02/029/0297/0297660.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.720.85.suffix/1661787760694.jpeg)
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Materials + Tools
- long-sleeve sweater
- pillow stuffing
- foam
- needle + thread
- dressmaker pins
- scissors
Step One
Lay the sweater flat on a table. Fold the collar inside the sweater, then sew the opening shut with a needle and thread. Note: Choose a thread that blends in or coordinates with your sweater.
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Step Two
Sew from the left armpit to the right armpit, creating an arch about three inches from the collar.
![DIY Pet Bed, Step 5b](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/3/16/1/Original-Loch-and-Key_EDI800_DIY-Pet-Bed_Step5b_4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1521289244746.jpeg)
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Step Three
Add pillow stuffing to both arms.
![DIY Pet Bed, Step 6a](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/3/16/1/Original-Loch-and-Key_EDI800_DIY-Pet-Bed_Step6a_4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1521289244710.jpeg)
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Step Four
Insert foam into the sweater body.
![DIY Pet Bed, Step 7](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/3/16/1/Original-Loch-and-Key_EDI800_DIY-Pet-Bed_Step7_4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1521289245020.jpeg)
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Step Five
Fold the bottom of the sweater inside, then sew shut with a needle and thread.
![DIY Pet Bed, Step 10a](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/3/16/1/Original-Loch-and-Key_EDI800_DIY-Pet-Bed_Step10a_4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1521289245302.jpeg)
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Step Six
Put the left sleeve into the right sleeve, then sew together with a needle and thread.
![DIY Pet Bed, Step 8](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/3/16/1/Original-Loch-and-Key_EDI800_DIY-Pet-Bed_Step8_4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1521289245080.jpeg)
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Step Seven
Sew the stuffed arms to the body of the sweater with a needle and thread.
![DIY Pet Bed, Step 11b](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/3/16/1/Original-Loch-and-Key_EDI800_DIY-Pet-Bed_Step11b_4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1521289245486.jpeg)
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Step Eight
Fluff and form the bed to create a cozy nap spot for your furry friends.
![DIY Pet Bed, Step 12a](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/3/16/1/Original-Loch-and-Key_EDI800_DIY-Pet-Bed_Step12a_4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1521289245699.jpeg)
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