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southernbelle04 · 09-24-2011, 07:04 AM

Question for you guys. Have any of you made your own crate cover or have it made? I'd like to make my own if I could so that I can choose the fabric of my choice. I'd like to add a little color. All that I've found to go with the crate we have purchased are basic black and brown. Any advice would be appreciated?

Thanks everyone!
Have a fabulous weekend!!!

Lovetodream88 · 09-24-2011, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by southernbelle04

Question for you guys. Have any of you made your own crate cover or have it made? I'd like to make my own if I could so that I can choose the fabric of my choice. I'd like to add a little color. All that I've found to go with the crate we have purchased are basic black and brown. Any advice would be appreciated?

Thanks everyone!
Have a fabulous weekend!!!

Have you checked out etsy.com and ebay? I just used a blanket when Callie was a puppy but she hated her crate so much it was only used until she was potty trained and chew trust worthy then it was out of there.

Perrella · 09-24-2011, 07:40 AM

Hmmm, I'm thinking it wouldn't be to hard. Just use the crate itself and draw off a pattern. I would probably draw the side pattern, then the top pattern and the back panel pattern, then join them together. The just add the ties. Or you could make the side pattern panels and one long strip for the top and back section.

I just looked at the one I have on Zhoie's crate, it's the 2 side pieces, a top piece and a back piece. All separate piece then joined together with cording.
Good luck...you can do it

southernbelle04 · 09-24-2011, 03:06 PM

Thank you guys!

I did check out Etsy and Ebay after your suggestion and found lots of cute options, although they were a little pricier than I expected. But it's still an option.

I am seriously considering making my own. I am not a big sewing person, but I think I might can do it. I am gonna give it a try and if it fails miserably, I'll admit defeat and use a blanket or order one. I'll be sure to share when I do...even if it's rough looking! LOL

Nancy1999 · 09-24-2011, 03:14 PM

I made mine, it's really pretty easy. I just used the crate as the pattern, and added an inch here and there for seams and hems. The sides don't have to be connected clear to floor, but can be sewn just half way down. I really liked the way that looked instead of just a covered box.

DvlshAngel985 · 09-24-2011, 03:37 PM

Isn't there a member that made the cutest crate cover for her yorkie girl? Maybe they have tips for you! I just wish I could remember who that was!

09-24-2011, 07:04 AM	#1
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	Crate Cover? Question for you guys. Have any of you made your own crate cover or have it made? I'd like to make my own if I could so that I can choose the fabric of my choice. I'd like to add a little color. All that I've found to go with the crate we have purchased are basic black and brown. Any advice would be appreciated? Thanks everyone! Have a fabulous weekend!!! __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

09-24-2011, 07:40 AM	#3
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Hmmm, I'm thinking it wouldn't be to hard. Just use the crate itself and draw off a pattern. I would probably draw the side pattern, then the top pattern and the back panel pattern, then join them together. The just add the ties. Or you could make the side pattern panels and one long strip for the top and back section. I just looked at the one I have on Zhoie's crate, it's the 2 side pieces, a top piece and a back piece. All separate piece then joined together with cording. Good luck...you can do it __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

09-24-2011, 03:06 PM	#4
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	Thank you guys! I did check out Etsy and Ebay after your suggestion and found lots of cute options, although they were a little pricier than I expected. But it's still an option. I am seriously considering making my own. I am not a big sewing person, but I think I might can do it. I am gonna give it a try and if it fails miserably, I'll admit defeat and use a blanket or order one. I'll be sure to share when I do...even if it's rough looking! LOL __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

09-24-2011, 03:14 PM	#5
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I made mine, it's really pretty easy. I just used the crate as the pattern, and added an inch here and there for seams and hems. The sides don't have to be connected clear to floor, but can be sewn just half way down. I really liked the way that looked instead of just a covered box. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

09-24-2011, 03:37 PM	#6
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	Isn't there a member that made the cutest crate cover for her yorkie girl? Maybe they have tips for you! I just wish I could remember who that was! __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji