Materials For Making Own Piggie Beds?

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Can somebody help me? I can't understand why my singer sewing machine won't work properly. I can't have threaded it up wrongly and instead of nice neat stitches, it comes out raggedy and stringy with long threads loops in my work :box::hmm::hb:
 
Hi, l know there is a member named Amy, she is red hot on craft things , she would posabaly be able to help you
 
cavy clicker said:
Can somebody help me? I can't understand why my singer sewing machine won't work properly. I can't have threaded it up wrongly and instead of nice neat stitches, it comes out raggedy and stringy with long threads loops in my work :box::hmm::hb:
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Make sure you are using decent thread.. Also it could be your tension setting.. Good luck, it's frustrating when these things happen x
 
artcasper said:
Make sure you are using decent thread.. Also it could be your tension setting.. Good luck, it's frustrating when these things happen x
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I guess I did just change the needle, maybe that's the problem,maybe I've got the wrong needle? I've tried adjusting the tension.
 
artcasper said:
I have made all my cage liners, they are really easy.. it takes a while to pin together but not difficult x
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Have you got a demo or anything? I'd love to know how you did it.

And yes @funnehmare my girls do the same, they're so frustrating haha. I'll have to try the corset boning as I thought of it before but couldn't find it.

@cavy clicker I found that happens if the bobbin is loose, idk if that helps lol.
 
cavy clicker said:
I guess I did just change the needle, maybe that's the problem,maybe I've got the wrong needle? I've tried adjusting the tension.
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i broke so many needles when using fleece for the first time.. i think mine is a denim/leather one now.. seems to be just fine.. x
 
artcasper said:
i broke so many needles when using fleece for the first time.. i think mine is a denim/leather one now.. seems to be just fine.. x
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Oh really? Your fleece must be a lot better than mine then haha. I haven't had any troubles so far but the wadding is a pain to feed through the machine!
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
Oh really? Your fleece must be a lot better than mine then haha. I haven't had any troubles so far but the wadding is a pain to feed through the machine!
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yes the thickness can be a right pain... i even bought a walking foot but have not used it much as the newer needles can handle it...
 
artcasper said:
yes the thickness can be a right pain... i even bought a walking foot but have not used it much as the newer needles can handle it...
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Yes I'm still a newbie when it comes to sewing machines and I can't seem to get on with the electric ones so I still have a lot to learn haha. I've only made a few things and they were for the piggies, spoilt girls! XD
 
funnehmare said:
Corsetry boning is good to use too. It's flexible enough that if you have piggies like some mine that like to walk over their fleeced items it's not a problem as it bends easily with their weight but is sturdy enough to keep the item open. Washes nicely too!



How do you find the upholstery foam holds up with regular washing? I've seen some that just disintegrate after a few washes.
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Oh my gosh I didn't even think about that... I haven't tried it yet, was going to with my next lot of fleece but maybe I'll have to re think!
 
Hi everyone!
So I know I said I would do a tutorial around now but I have made a tunnel and bed and then ran out of foam...I'm not planning on buying anymore at the moment as we are trying to save money so unfortunately a tutorial is off the cards! If it helps I found it best is to sew the pouch and then put the foam in, but keeping it the right way round and if you did this with all the panels of making a cube you could then sew the together as the cube structure and then turn the who,e thing inside out...so the seams are visible on the inside of the cube...not sure that makes sense arghh lol
 
HansPiggies said:
Hi everyone!
So I know I said I would do a tutorial around now but I have made a tunnel and bed and then ran out of foam...I'm not planning on buying anymore at the moment as we are trying to save money so unfortunately a tutorial is off the cards! If it helps I found it best is to sew the pouch and then put the foam in, but keeping it the right way round and if you did this with all the panels of making a cube you could then sew the together as the cube structure and then turn the who,e thing inside out...so the seams are visible on the inside of the cube...not sure that makes sense arghh lol
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What foam did you use ? X
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
Have you got a demo or anything? I'd love to know how you did it.

And yes @funnehmare my girls do the same, they're so frustrating haha. I'll have to try the corset boning as I thought of it before but couldn't find it.

@cavy clicker I found that happens if the bobbin is loose, idk if that helps lol.
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Basically, i just measure the fleece out, plain one usually for the bottom and a patterned one for the top. I have used towels as the middle layer and incontinence bed pads ( quite pricey but i find these are thinner to sew up and can be washed on a high setting - bought them to fit a single bed - but i cut off the plastic feel stuff ) i will post a picture..
 
@Cavy Kung-Fu 20150525_152444.webpSo the white fleece is laid down first
Then pink is the top fleece
Then on top is the absorbent layer
i pin it all together then sew up all the way round - LEAVING a good gap on one edge -
once sewed all the way round, you pull it all through the gap so it's the right way round
then tuck the flaps in where the gap is sew up.
i would make a video but i don't know how - should ask the kids really cos they do it all the time !
hope this makes sense and helps - and this can be applied to making lap pads, bottle pads too
 
Thank you that's wonderful! May I ask what type of pads you use inside it? Is it one of the quilted mattress protectors?
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
Thank you that's wonderful! May I ask what type of pads you use inside it? Is it one of the quilted mattress protectors?
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the one above is a proper incontinence bed sheet... i also use towels - which work well but be prepared for lots of bits when you cut them to size ! I have not tried the quilted mattress protectors - can't remember what put me off using them :/ ....
 
Please could you maybe post a link of the inco bed sheet you mean? :) There are loads of different types (my job actually involves them aha) so I'm not sure which kind you mean.
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
Please could you maybe post a link of the inco bed sheet you mean? :) There are loads of different types (my job actually involves them aha) so I'm not sure which kind you mean.
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eBay item number 301585992290
Community 75 x 90cm With Wings, 3L Washable Waterproof Absorbent Bed Pad
If you tap that into eBay they are the sort i have used .. you can wash them up to 90 deg ;)

i don't know how to put a link in ... if you work in that industry.. you might be able to source them cheaper ;) xx

i just cut the wings off...
 
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Thank you! Hmm I might be able to, will have to look at a couple of prices hehe. I think I'm going to give lap pads a go this week, with towel inside fleece and then work my way up to a cage liner! Fingers crossed!

Thanks for your help btw, I'm pretty new to all this sewing business! x
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
Thank you! Hmm I might be able to, will have to look at a couple of prices hehe. I think I'm going to give lap pads a go this week, with towel inside fleece and then work my way up to a cage liner! Fingers crossed!

Thanks for your help btw, I'm pretty new to all this sewing business! x
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No probs ! I am no expert.. only learned basic stuff a few years ago... was going to do cake decorating but it was too much each week so me and a friend did sewing instead ... god knows how much i have since spent on fabric and a sewing machine lol ! But i do make little bags for kids to carry their water bottles in so that pays for new fleece for the piggies lol ! Good luck and let me know how u get on.. pic below is of the20160117_153733.webp he bags i just made...
 
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