Sewing for pets is a great way to expand and explore your sewing skills. I have yet to hear a pet be critical of anyone's sewing skills.... they just love having a new bed, blanket or toy. Sew for your own pet or sew for your local shelter. Shelters are always in need of bedding and toy for animals who have no one to care for them.
1. Free Pattern and Directions to Sew a Fish Shaped Cat Toy
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Use this free cat toy pattern to sew a fun fish for your cat or try mass production sewing to sew this toy for your local animal shelter.
2. Sew a Cat Mouse Toy with Catnip -- Free Pattern & Directions
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Free Pattern & Directions to Sew a Cat Mouse Toy with Catnip ... The toy features a hook and loop closed bottom so fresh catnip can be added whenever it is needed and can be made using fabric scraps.
3. Fleece Blanket with Cotton Quilt Charm
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
I started making this blanket as a doll blanket... our cat had other ideas the minute I set the blanket down... and still owns that blanket. Couch throw, pet blanket and doll blanket sizes are included. http://sewing.about.com/od/homedecprojects/ss/blanket.htm
4. Sew a Dog Bone Dog Toy -- Free Sewing Pattern and Directions
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Use this free sewing pattern to sew a dog bone to keep your dog busy and happy. Multiple sizes and suggestions included.
5. Sew a Small Pet Bed
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
This bed is great for a cat or a small to medium sized dog. It also keeps the pet hair confined to their bed instead of the couch.
6. Sew a Large Dog Bed
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
You'll find links and variations to the free small pet bed pattern, to sew a large dog bed here.
7. Quick Tip to Sew a Cat Toy from a Shoulder Pad
Ever save those shoulder pads only to wonder what to do with them. Sew up quick and inexpensive cat toys using this great tip.8. Free Sewing Pattern to Sew a Dog Coat
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
This free sewing pattern to sew a weatherproof and warm dog coat is easy to sew and an economical alternative to buying a dog coat at the doggie boutique. Adjust your fabric choices to have different coats for different seasons.
