Exhibition tent for the Sphynx cat. Do it yourself
Those who have visited a cat show at least once know what an interesting and spectacular event it is. But for cat owners, it's also a booth problem. Usually, organizers provide an exhibition cage for participation in an exhibition. It has a small size and is made of a mesh with a large cage. But in such a cage, visitors to the exhibition, especially children, make the animal nervous with their desire to touch, stroke, or shove something into the cage. And the condition of the cat, as a contestant, affects the assessments of its members of the jury. And the location of the participant of the exhibition sometimes attracts more attention than herself. This is why the owner of the contestant needs to take care of the exhibition booth.

You can buy such a tent, of course. But a homemade one may look cheaper and more attractive, in which it will be more convenient and pleasant for the cat to be, and the dignity of your pet will be better emphasized.

How to make a Sphynx cat show tent?
Everything is pretty simple here. First you need to decide on the size. Usually the width of a standard tent is 60 cm. But it is worth measuring the length of the cat from nose to tailbone, so that she is not cramped. Length and height are taken equal to width.

Now it's worth thinking about the frame. It is preferable to make it from plastic pipes for water supply, so that the frame turns out to be light - you will have to wear it a little. Which pipes to choose? Those who have already done this recommend pipes with a diameter of 20 mm. In total, you will need about 8 m of pipe with a cube size of 60x60x60, maybe a little more if you want to increase the width or height. You will also need corners, 8 pieces, to connect the structure.

The next step is cladding. Raincoat fabric works well here. This lightweight fabric does not stretch, wipes well, if necessary, washable, is not afraid of moisture. The frame is cut and sewn from it. Its approximate consumption is 3 m with a roll width of 1.5 m. It is not difficult to calculate more precisely for the size of the tent.

A neatly stitched cover, which is important for display, fits tightly over the frame. It is worth considering that a raincoat fabric cover is sewn without a back and front wall. The back wall is made of lightweight mesh, which can be sewn to the cover with a zipper to unfasten if necessary. It is better to close the front part with a film, for which it is also necessary to provide for the possibility of opening, for example, with Velcro or the same zipper, which is convenient for opening.

Decorate the exhibition tent
It all depends on imagination. For example, ruffles sewn on the front side or attached bows will give a more attractive look to the tent. Or you can decorate this peculiar exhibition house with curtains on the back wall, covering the net. And in front of you, beautiful curtains with a short lambrequin will also add originality.
But to get the desired effect from such a tent and more audience sympathy, it is necessary to choose the right color scheme for both the cover and the finishing details. Everything should be matched flawlessly, tastefully, in tone in order to attract attention, and at the same time, to the beautiful kitty sitting in the tent, as if in the window of a fairy house. And of course, the chosen colors should somehow be combined with the color of your pet's fur - they should gently complement her beauty.
For the documents of the contestant, the pockets sewn onto the cover will not interfere. They can accommodate her cosmetics. Well, for the kitty herself, of course, you need to put a comfortable lounger in the tent. It can be a small cute pillow that you can also sew on your own for your adorable.

All those who have a pet at home are familiar with the problem of the need to create a house for him, so that the animal has its own corner in the apartment. This is especially true for cats that sometimes like to hide. In specialized pet stores, the cost of such structures is quite high, but there is nothing difficult in creating a house with your own hands. For decoration, most often they take materials that are at hand at home. Today we will look at options for a cat house from an old T-shirt and a few other popular designs.

Existing varieties of cat houses

For small pets, such designs of houses are distinguished, which are easy to make with your own hands using available materials:

• A hammock is a soft lounger that can be placed anywhere in the house. If there is not enough space, then it is quite possible to hang it under a table or chair. This version of the lounger is attached on four sides so that the animal does not fall out while inside.
• A couch is the simplest type of housing for a pet. In this case, it can be made from any fabric and filling, which will help save money on manufacturing. They can be performed in any form that the owner likes. The simplest bed is a stand with a mattress on top.
• A booth is a house with walls and a roof that will reliably close the pet from the outside world. Many cats love solitude, and some need shelter to hunt from there, and the booth will just become such a structure.
• Built-in houses made of furniture. Under this option, you can adapt a bedside table, inside which the cat will live, and on top of the house owner can place the necessary things. From the inside, the house is upholstered with soft fabric and supplied with a comfortable couch.

T-shirt house options

There is no limit to the imagination of the masters, therefore all kinds of designs of houses for cats are created from scrap materials. As for the t-shirt houses, there may be several options at once that everyone can create with their own hands.

House made of wire and T-shirts

To create such a shelter, you will need 2 pieces of wire 50 cm long, an old T-shirt, but without holes, a piece of cardboard of the required dimensions, pliers, pins and tape.

Advice! Instead of wire, you can take 2 wire hangers. With their help, it is easier to create the correct shape of the house.

First you need to take pieces of wire, shape them into arcs and connect them together in the center. The connection is made using scotch tape. For the safety of the pet, hangers or wire are completely wrapped with tape.

Since a piece of cardboard has cut-off edges, they can be slightly refined by decorating with adhesive tape. On all sides, the edges are pasted over with tape in order to ultimately get a neat look. And also this design contributes to greater strength. Holes are made in each corner of the cardboard, the diameter of which is approximately the same as the thickness of the wire. Do not make them close to heaven, as the material will quickly tear.

After the steps taken, the finished frame is installed on a cardboard base, falling into the holes with its ends. In this case, the frame should not fall out of the holes, but be held firmly. The ends of the wire on the reverse side are bent, but so that enough part remains for complete fastening.

Then we take the finished tent and put it on a flat surface. It is necessary to determine whether the frame is evenly installed and how reliably the house itself is decorated. Be sure to pay attention to fixing. If it seems that something is wrong, then at this stage of installation, you should fix it.

After aligning the frame of the house, an old T-shirt is put on it so that the collar becomes the entrance, and the sleeves can be tucked under the bottom. At the bottom of the sleeves, T-shirts are secured with threads or pins.

Important! The fabric should be tight enough without slack.

Inside, on the bottom of the house, you can put a soft pillow or a blanket rolled up in several layers so that the pet is soft and comfortable inside. The cat will definitely appreciate such an original house.

House for a cat from a cardboard box and a T-shirt

To create such a house for a cat, you will need to find an empty cardboard box from household appliances or something else. If you don't have it at home, you can always ask your friends, since most people keep containers from equipment until the warranty on the device is valid. In a stalemate, you can ask the department store for an empty box. There they are definitely in stock and the seller will easily provide it.

So, the box has been found. Now you need to get out of the closet the T-shirt that will be used in the manufacture of the house. You will also need a pillow of a suitable size, but it should not be too high so that the cat can easily climb inside the house and go out as needed.

Manufacturing proceeds according to the following algorithm:

1. All folds and seams in the box are tapered in order to give it strength.
2. A pillow is placed inside.
3. The box is covered with a T-shirt so that the neck serves as an entrance.
4. At the bottom, the material is folded neatly and stapled together.
5. So a comfortable house for a cat is ready. Its creation does not take much time, and the pet will have its own place to rest.

Important! If necessary, the interior of the house can be cleaned by simply removing the pillow and vacuuming it.

If the master's imagination is well developed, then you can arrange the finished structure of the house to your liking and in accordance with the interior in which it is planned to fit it. Decorative ribbons, flowers, bows and other elements that are glued to the surface of the T-shirt with a heat gun can help in this.

Soft house for cats

The creation of this design, in addition to the old T-shirt, will also require foam rubber and a sewing machine. In addition, at least initial experience with a sewing machine will be required.

To complete, you will need to create five patterns. Three of them will be triangular solid, one triangular, but with a hole, and one for the bottom of the house - in the shape of a square. According to the templates, it is necessary to cut out parts of the foam rubber and cover them with fabric. Sew the sides so that it looks like a triangle with a square bottom. A soft pillow is inserted inside to maximize the conditions for finding the pet inside the house.

Important! Such a house will be the best option not only for a cat, but also for a small dog.

T-shirt house with long sleeves

If such a thing is available, then it can be used for practical purposes, for example, to create a beautiful couch. If desired, it can even be equipped with walls and a roof, but we will consider the classic version.

To complete the work, you will need an old T-shirt or turtleneck, a needle and thread, scissors and a synthetic winterizer that can be replaced with pillows.

First you need to prepare the material. If a T-shirt is taken, the neck is simply sewn up. If a turtleneck or sweater was used, then the neck is first cut off and then also sewn up. The sleeves are sewn together in a straight line. Either a whole pillow or a prepared synthetic winterizer is inserted inside, but tightly so that the product keeps its shape. After the lower part is formed, it must be sewn up so that there is no hole. The top and sleeves are also tightly packed with filling material. After that, the sleeves are laid in a semicircle, forming a small wall, and tightly sewn to the soft base.

Such a bed will become a favorite place for a pet, where he can not only sleep, but also just relax during the day, watching what is happening in the apartment.

T-shirt hammock

This design is versatile and is generally liked by cats. It is very easy to execute. There are even several ways to mount a hammock. First of all, I would like to tell you about the simplest version of creating a hammock. To do this, you need to take 2 hangers with swivel hooks, an old T-shirt or just a piece of fabric, a bar, if there is no place for hanging the hammock.

Making such a hammock is very simple, even a child can handle it. To do this, you just need to thread the fabric into the bottom of the hangers and sew it so that it stays on the hanger, and hang the finished structure. If there is no suitable place, then a bar is additionally installed between the two walls.

Important! For this hammock, the strongest hangers and material are selected so that they can support the weight of the cat.

The hammock can be done under a chair or table. In this case, a piece of fabric is cut from the T-shirt, equal in size to the dimensions of the animal. Straps with strong Velcro and carabiners at the ends are sewn to the four ends. Then you can attach the hammock to the desired location. You can not only use it at home, but also take it with you on trips in order to be able to mark the animal anywhere.

Other types of cat houses

In addition to a T-shirt, a wide variety of materials can be used in the manufacture of a cat house. If you dream up, then you can create an original design that no one else will have.

Plywood houses

These houses are a little more difficult to make than those made from a T-shirt, but it is still possible. The plywood cat house looks presentable and will decorate any interior, and, importantly, the pet will like it.

Important! Such houses require the initial creation of a project with an indication of the size.

To create such a structure, you will need to cut out from a single piece of plywood those parts of which the structure will consist and fasten them together. The connection is made using corner profiles. For the convenience of the cat, all parts are pasted over with carpet on both sides. For this purpose, foam rubber can also be used, which is placed between the plywood and the carpet. It is worth remembering that a hole is made in one of the walls so that the cat can get inside and get out without hindrance.

The house can be left in its original form, or you can install it on a timber, and mount a shelf from below so that the pet can freely jump or sit on it. At the same time, the beam itself is wrapped in a thick jute rope. After creation, a complete complex for cat games is obtained.

Bright cardboard houses

From cardboard boxes, you can create unique houses that can become a real work of art if properly created. They are made in the form of an ordinary house, castle or any other shape. Such designs are made at the request of the owner, so it is not difficult to achieve the uniqueness of the image.

Important! For such houses, you need to choose high-quality thick cardboard, and decorate the joints with tape.

Conclusion

It is very important for a cat to have its own place in the house. The house will just help to do this. It is not necessary to buy expensive designs, it is enough to put a little effort and imagination, and even an old T-shirt will turn into a comfortable living space for a pet.

The appearance of a pet in the family is a joyful event. However, it is not enough to simply take the animal to yourself. In order to provide the animal with coziness and comfort, you need to buy many different accessories.

Cats are very spoiled in this regard. When a kitten appears in the house, for its maintenance it is necessary to buy a tray, a drinking bowl, a bowl for food, a scratching post, toys, a collar and, of course, a house. Buying such an abundance of accessories costs a pretty penny.

Newly made owners have the opportunity to save money - to make a house for a cat with their own hands. A T-shirt is perfect for this!

What will we do

Surely in the house of every person there is a T-shirt that is a pity to throw away, but you don't want to wear it anymore. Such a wardrobe item will become the main character of subsequent master classes.

If you don't have unnecessary items at hand, you can go to the nearest clothing store and buy the simplest T-shirt. It doesn't cost that much.

Basic requirements for choosing a T-shirt:

1. The label should be marked "100% cotton". Cotton fabric is the most dense, it is breathable, pleasant to the touch and safe for the health of the animal. But synthetics will not work. Synthetic fabric is fragile, and your pet's claws will constantly cling to it, causing him discomfort.
2. Size matters. In this regard, it is much more convenient to use men's T-shirts - they are large in size and simple in cut. The neckline should be round.
3. The color scheme does not play a special role. Choose a color that is pleasing to the eye.
4. A worn T-shirt should look decent - no holes or snags. For aesthetic reasons, it is also better to abandon shabby, worn, sewn or patched items.
5. If the T-shirt is new, it is recommended to wash it: it will acquire a stable size and will not fade in the future.

In addition to the T-shirt you will need:

• a sheet of thick cardboard measuring 40 * 40 cm;
• two wire hangers;
• wide scotch tape;
• pins or a needle and thread;
• pliers or wire cutters;
• awl.

Preparation for work

Before you start assembling the house, you must:

1. Unbend the hangers without damaging them. If there is such a need - bite off the uneven edges with pliers. Then the wire from the former hangers is given the appearance of an arc.
2. Cover the cardboard with tape. Firstly, it will make the cardboard base more dense and stable, and secondly, it will improve its appearance. If necessary, you can glue two sheets of cardboard together with the same tape for greater strength.

Assembly instructions

To make a house for a cat, you need:

1. Use an awl to poke a hole in each corner of the cardboard base. It is important to retreat enough space from the edge of the sheet so that the tent lasts longer and does not "come apart".
2. Connect the hangers, now in the shape of arcs, perpendicular to each other and fix tightly at the intersection.
3. Place the structure on cardboard so that the ends of the wire line up with the holes.
4. Thread the ends 4-5 cm long into the holes, bending them with pliers. Secure tightly with tape.
5. Check if the tent is stable and symmetrical. To do this, you need to put the product on the floor and see if the frame is tilted to the side. The revealed shortcomings must be corrected - this can be done by bending the wire more tightly. Also, the problem may lie in the asymmetrical connection of the wireframe arcs.
6. The next moment is pulling the T-shirt over the structure. You need to put it on so that the hole for the head is located exactly in the middle or slightly closer to the bottom edge. This will make it easier for the cat to climb into the tent. It is necessary to pull the thing tight so that the fabric does not sag. At the same time, do not be zealous - there is a risk of bending the base.
7. Wrap sleeves and loose edges of the T-shirt under cardboard, secure them tightly with pins or sew on.

It is more difficult to fix the wire in a soft product, but by analogy you can make holes and carefully fix the wire frame in them.

The shape of the frame can also vary. It is possible to make it elongated upward like a pyramid, or, conversely, wider and more mundane - domed.

Thus, creating a house for a cat from a T-shirt with your own hands is an easy task that anyone can handle. If your cat could speak, she would say “thank you” for her wonderful and cozy home.

• I want to share with you the find, from the excellent forum of cat lovers - Krascfts, here needlewomen share the secrets of making accessories for animals, everyone can follow the link and see \u003e\u003e\u003e\u003e\u003e Workshop, and I will publish only options for making a bag - a carrier and an exhibition tent for cats.
• The work is not mine, so there will be questions - to the masters on the forum)))

Bag pattern - carrying

zippers are indicated in different colors

The pattern is given without seam allowances, according to the size of the animal, the pattern can be reduced or increased. all parts, except for the pocket and nets, are cut out in double (2 pcs.) parts with a letter X are sewn together (this is the upper lid of the bag) and a zipper is sewn to them from 2 sides.

I propose to make carrying cases.

Not all needlewomen and hard workers. Here I, for example, do not know how to sew and naturally I don’t like But the covers are still needed So I came up with: we take old jackets by the size of the carrier, amputate the sleeves, sew up the resulting holes, make a cut on the "belly" of the jacket under the handle next to the zipper, bottom the jackets are tightly pulled together with an elastic band. Pull the lace into the collar and, if the wind is strong, you can tighten. We take a warm jacket for the winter. For spring, autumn and cool summer - raincoat fabric.
Here's what happened:

Elementary cases-bags

It takes no more than an hour to sew.
The outer bag is made of water-repellent raincoat fabric, which is easy to remove, wash and dry, even in a hotel.
Just a rectangle with laid-in corners and a drawstring, into which a cord is threaded with a stopper and a hole in the seam for the handle.

The bottom layer is made of quilted wadding, the principle is the same.

Then both layers are dressed with a seam up

And tightened with a lace more or less according to the weather

Rear view to show how simply the corners of the rectangular bag are sewn up

Exhibition Tent

Fabric like Ladioli tents.
Transparent screen - PVC film
On the back wall, the mesh is half synthetic, non-stretching.
Closes on the sides with a zipper, top and bottom with a 4cm wide velcro
I bought the corners in plumbing - PVC tees, and the frame itself - wooden slats with a square cross section of 12mm! Plastic tubes are also possible, but wood is easier.
The tent has already passed the strength test - everything is ok!

Another tent option

I made the corners myself (because I did not find the three)
Corners: 90 degree angle and no thread blockage. They are fastened with glue, fabric tape and simple tape. It looks like this:

For beauty, I covered (glued) with a satin ribbon


Sticks: plastic pipes
Fabric: Oxford and coarse mesh
Screen: film (taken from under the cover for storing clothes, linen)
Add. details: locks, Velcro.

For tent: length 80cm. width and height 70 cm. You will need: 8 corners + 8 blockages \u003d corners; plastic pipes \u003d 8 meters, oxford cloth \u003d 3 meters, mesh \u003d 50 cm, Velcro \u003d 2 meters, locks \u003d 4 pcs. Grand total in rubles - 1500

This is what my tent looks like:


The back is exactly the same as the front, only instead of the screen there is a mesh.
First, the karkar is assembled (separately), then the tsekhol is put on, for this I cut the fabric on one side and sewed on the Velcro, then the locks are fastened on the sides and closed with Velcro at the top (and the bottom is sewn) and that's it

P.S .: The tent has withstood a two-day exhibition and temporary keeping of kittens.

How to make a tent for your pet in five minutes. It is very easy to make such a house for a cat. To do this, we only need a few things: an old T-shirt, wire or a pair of wire hangers, a piece of cardboard and tape.

Materials:
The pussy itself
T-shirt in small size and color of your choice.
A piece of cardboard about 40 * 40 cm
Two wire hangers
Pins
Scotch
Pliers (to shape the wire as desired)

We prepare the wire.

We cut off the hooks at the hangers and straighten them. You may not do this, but the author decided to devote a little time to this for fun.

Let's take care of the wire and cardboard.

We give the shape of the wire in a semicircle, for this we take straightened hangers and bend them a little. In our case, cardboard looks a little ugly and we decided to refine it. Gently glue the edges with adhesive tape on all sides and get this look. Looks better, doesn't it? It will also give the cardboard a bit of strength.

Wire holes

In each corner we make neat holes with a diameter of about the size of a wire. Do not make them too close to the edge, otherwise your house may not last long.

We fasten the hangers together

We fold the hangers and tie them tightly with adhesive tape strictly in the middle. They must hold on very tightly. Then we put the base of the tent on cardboard. The ends should fit exactly into the holes we just made.

We bend the ends.

We pass the ends of the base of the tent into the holes and bend the wire on the back of the cardboard. The tips should not be very small, because we also need to fix them. For fixing, we offer scotch tape, as shown in the picture above.

Checking the base.

We put a cardboard box on the floor and make sure that the wire is fastened securely and strictly in the middle, and the house itself does not tilt to one side. You can also tweak the wire a little with pliers if it seems to you that it is not even.

If the shirt is small, the opposite side can be secured like this:

HOW TO MAKE A HOUSE FROM BOX AND T-SHIRT