No Sew DIY Dog Bed from Old Towels and Old Pillows

If you have a few old towels and pillows, you’re already halfway to making this no-sew dog bed. It’s a simple, inexpensive project that’s comfortable for your dog and easy to remake when needed.

Step 1:
Gather supplies:

• two towels of about the same size. The surface of the dog bed will be about a foot narrower than the width of the towel. I used beach towels for this project.
• garbage bag or large pillow case
• old pillows
• Sharp scissors
• broom and dustpan or vacuum (and time to clean up)

Step 2:
Lay the two towels upon one another. 

Step 3:
Hold the towels so that they stay aligned as you are cutting. Cutting through both towels at once, cut a 4" square from each corner. Cutting all 4 squares before you cut the fringe isn't necessary. ou can just start with one. 

Step 4:
Continue cutting evenly spaced strips along the edges of the towel. These cuts will form the fringe that helps hold the bed cover together.

Step 5: Tie the bottom strip to the one directly on top of it. Tie all of the strips of one short side and one long side.

Step 6:
Form the insert by placing old towels, pillows or the batting from pillows in the garbage bag or pillow case. You will know the size you need by laying it on the uncut portion of the towel. I used an old king sized pillow. Place the insert on top of the bottom towel.Fold the excess bag neatly and cover with the top towel. 

Step 7:
Finish tying all of the strips.

This no-sew dog bed held up surprisingly well over time, and it's proof that you don’t need fancy supplies to make something comfortable and useful. If it gets dirty, just toss it, and make another one using what you already have.

PLAN B: Sometimes you have more money than time. If so, check out this ready-made option on Amazon. It's a highly rated, calming, and the cover is washable.

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