Where can you find patterns to make ferret hammocks and beds?
We were just given a ferret, and she has a cage, but not a lot of toys and hammocks. I have seen on ebay where people sell these beds and hammocks that are homemade, and I was wondering if anyone new any websites with patterns. My grandmother is an excellect seamstress and I am sure she can figure out how to make these, but I would like to have a pattern just in case. Any ideas??
If your grandmother is as good at sewing as you make it sound, then I doubt she'll need any patterns. I made a few bedding sets for my fuzzies a few months ago and I hadn't sewn for close to ten years when I made them. All I did was look at the bedding I did have, used tagboard to make my own patterns, and then started sewing. They didn't turn out perfect, but they did look ok and they were usable. For someone with a lot more experience, I'm sure it would be much easier. Anywho, I do have one link to a forum thread that lists a few different links with patterns: http://forum.ferret.com/tm.aspx?m=17515 If she really does need some patterns, then this link should help. BTW, congrats on your new fuzzy!
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It shouldn’t be hard to make your own pattern. I sometimes find that easier to do than searching for one someone else is sharing.
Measure well. Figure out how big a ferret bed should be. Account for the thickness, of course. Make a mock-up and measure it. Then, turn all that info over to your grandma! If she sews, she probably has scrap fabric that would be perfect for a ferret bed.
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http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-cage-hammock/
that oughta do it.
Seems like a nice cozy place for your ferret to sleep.
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If your grandmother is as good at sewing as you make it sound, then I doubt she’ll need any patterns. I made a few bedding sets for my fuzzies a few months ago and I hadn’t sewn for close to ten years when I made them. All I did was look at the bedding I did have, used tagboard to make my own patterns, and then started sewing. They didn’t turn out perfect, but they did look ok and they were usable. For someone with a lot more experience, I’m sure it would be much easier. Anywho, I do have one link to a forum thread that lists a few different links with patterns: http://forum.ferret.com/tm.aspx?m=17515 If she really does need some patterns, then this link should help. BTW, congrats on your new fuzzy!
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