Suitcase Pet Bed

In this Instructable I show you to make a cat bed from an old suitcase.

In this video I show you how to make the suitcase pet bed.

Along with the video you can follow the (easy) steps below :-) Youtube Video

For this project I use the following materials:

• An old suitcase (I like the vintage style suitcases but you can use any you like).
• Something to elevate the suitcase. I used some wood poles.
• Varnish for the wood (optional)
• Foam filling for the mattress (you can also use a pillow instead).
  
• Fabric and zipper to sew a sheet. Or if you don't want or can't sew, you can just use a pillow case.

And I used some tools like screwdrivers and pliers, a knife, A sewing machine and a saw.

I first remove the top.

It depends on your suitcase, but in my case the hinges came loose pretty easy and I was able to pull them out.

You can also keep the top, but make sure it's secured in some way so I won't close when your cat is inside.

I get the measurements from the suitcase and cut the mattress in the right size.
So it's fitting nicely into to the suitcase.

Next step is going to the sewing machine and make a nice little bed sheet.
I added a zipper so it will be easy to wash it later when the cat used his/her bed.

If you don't have a sewing machine you can also replace the mattress and sheet for a nice fitting pillow and case

Get or create 4 legs. You can make them yourself or get them from an old stool or so.

If you're suitcase is not super stiff you can add some plywood to make the bottom a bit stronger.

Screw the legs to the suitcase (and plywood)

To give the legs a bit more of a 'vintage' touch I varnished them.

Not all left to do is for the mattress and look at your result.

That's it :-)

Thank you for checking out my Instructable!

Of course every suitcase is different, but I hope it this tutorial could inspire you to also make something nice for your pet.

Please also check out my youtube channel.