Repurposed Drawer Dog Bed Tutorial

Learn how easy it is to make a repurposed drawer dog bed!

I love to spoil my pets (we have two dogs and two guinea pigs), and making comfy beds for them keeps them happy! I had an old dresser that was on it’s last legs, but the drawers were in good shape. I gave them new life by repurposing them into a cozy dog bed.

Repurposed Drawer Dog Bed Supplies

• Dresser Drawer
• Cushion Foam (I used two of these 18″ squares)
• Cushion Wrap
• Poly-Fil Fiber Fill
• 2 yards of fabric
• Paint & Brushes
• Sewing Machine
• Wood Fill or Caulk
• Optional: Weather Soft Pillow Insert

I made a short video that shows how easy it is to make your own drawer dog bed. Here is a step by step summary of the instructions from the video:

1. Remove all hardware from the dresser drawer, and fill/repair holes with wood filler or caulk. Sand if needed.
2. Paint the drawer. I opted for a two tone design that matched the fabric. I painted the sides one color and the front and back a different color. Let the paint dry and apply a second application if needed.
3. Trace the drawer onto the cushions to create cut lines. Use a foam cutting tool (I use an old electric meat cutter) to cut the cushion foam to fit the drawer.
4. Wrap the two cushions with Cushion Wrap to cover the seams.
5. Cut the fabric to wrap around the cushions, leaving ample fabric to cover the sides.
6. Sew the fabric to create a pillow case, leaving one side open. Slide the fabric case over the cushions.
7. Place the covered cushion in the drawer. Tuck in the edges.
8. Sew a tube of fabric and fill it with Poly-Fil Fiber Fill. Tuck this into the side of the drawer to create a cushion.
9.  (Optional) Make a pillow and use the Weather Soft Pillow Insert so the pillow will be waterproof and easy to keep clean.

My dog Nacho LOVES his new bed, and I bet your pet will, too!