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How to Make Fleece Liners for Your Guinea Pig Cage

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I have had multiple requests to make these liners or instruct how to make them. I do not have time to make them for people so I made a video showing how to make a liner and pee pads. I have a 3 x 2 C & C Cage with a 2 x 1 loft. This video shows you how to make a liner for the bottom with attached sides that wrap around so that the pigs can't burrow underneath, a liner for the loft as well as six pee pads.

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@XxrainbowunicornzxX 9 лет назад

I love this video! It's straight to the point. In all the other fleece liner tutorial videos, the people just keep talking about random stuff, your video gives clear directions with no nonsense. Thanks!

@lolajaneleonard8541 4 года назад

My one issue with videos is that the fleece is NEVER absorbent. The last thing you want is for your piggies or someone else's piggies to get bumblefoot.

@kaileym6321 4 года назад

@@lolajaneleonard8541 piggies don't get bumble foot from not wicked fleece i-

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

Make it easy on yourself and just buy the blanket kits when they go on sale at JoAnn fabrics. It comes with one printed piece and one plain piece. One large blanket kit will make a bottom liner, with sides, a top liner and several pee pads. Then just go to Wally World and get cheap towels for the insides of your top liner and pee pads! That's what I do because they have really cute patterns.

@blinkyyabos 10 лет назад

I used this video for my boys cage even though they don't burrow I found this very helpful. Now I have a girl that burrows like CRAZY!!!!! I am so glad to have this video to come back to while I make her cage liners. Doing it this way looks very clean and professional even though I am a new to sewing I really like how these come out.

@kyleschwob5920 9 лет назад

The part where you sew on the sides was a little confusing, but the comments helped me figure it out. Everything else was great and I finished two stories of my c & c liners! Never been good at seeing and can't believe I did it. Thanks so much!!

@amygentile2868 5 лет назад

Can you please help me figure this out? I'm also confused on the sides.

@northcoastize 5 лет назад

🌹🌼🌻This is a very "straight to the point", video, which simplifies the method. Thks so much for sharing!

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

I use terry cloth towels as the absorbent layer in the middle of the liners. Works like a charm. I only use that in the pee pads and the liner upstairs. For the large, bottom layer, there isn't anything in the middle. I use two to three layers of terry towels under the liner. I put adult bed pads on the colorplast first, they are plastic backed. Similar to doggie pee pads. Cheaper though.

@rskibuk 12 лет назад

Yes, I made one long strip. After you sew that on around the edges, you just have to sew the beginning end and ending end together.

@TheDreamingDilettante 6 лет назад

I just wanted to thank you so much for this tutorial! We are adopting our first piggies this weekend and I just made one of these covers for their cage-it came out so cute! I have made some wee pads as well and have a few more to finish up. I appreciate you taking the time to make and share this video

@707Abby 9 лет назад

Can you please make another video I get sooooooooo confused with the sides!! :(

@gabbylviera 9 лет назад

Although I'm not much of a sewer, I think I can figure this out!! So many cute fleece fabric designs out there!! Thanks for the video how to!!

@Pathphinders09 7 лет назад

Thank you so much. I made my first one and it turned out great. I will be making my second one after I finish the liner for the shelf and the pee pads. This youtube video is a life saver!

@maggieslaight 11 лет назад

Ok, so I did it. I'm all done! I feel like a sewing genius. lol Looks great. My peeg doesn't even seem to care that we switched to fleece. We already had a litter corner for him.

@MsBunniie 9 лет назад

Good video but the got pretty confused with the side part of the tutorial.... video did not show what was happening :(

@sarahdelicata6890 4 года назад

Finally, someone who explains it easily!!! Thank you so much!!! This will keep me busy for a while xxx

@hairbytamara 6 лет назад

I've had both my piggies for almost a month and I'm going to do fleece liners. Thank you for a great Tutorial! I will be using the "uhaul" as the absorbent layer. I'm super excited to make cage liners and pee pads for my lil piggies... I think I'm a little to excited. Lol

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

You take fleece and cut long strips 14 inches wide, sew strip to strip to make one really long strip. You then pin the long strip all around all four sides of your liner and sew. I hope that makes sense!

@pamelasmallwood4622 5 лет назад

This is an older post so hoping you see this question. First and foremost--amazing tutorial and such a huge help! My daughter just got three piggies and dang...stinks. LOL Wanting to make some of these ASAP to help her in keeping things tidy. For the strips that go on the outside of the bed liner (that surround the outside of the box) is it just one layer of fleece or two layers of fleece sewn together to make the 'log'?

@Daniyellie 9 лет назад

Thank you for this video. I just got some adorable fleece for my new baby boys. I'm excited to make these.

@karenhirata4074 9 лет назад

Thanks so much for sharing. I made two sets of bedding for our new Guinea Pigs this week. They are not as nice as yours, but close and will suffice. Thanks again!

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

You need two pieces 48 x 84 for the bottom piece. Then you need strips that are twice the amount of the height of your sides so if they are 6 inches you need to cut 12 in strips. You need to sew strips together to equal 264 inches so that it goes the whole way around. It's okay if it's longer, it gives you extra to work with for sewing the ends together and working around the corners.

@kellygoodyear3575 9 лет назад

Thank you for the tutorial - very helpful and the piggies love it!

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

I have quite a few sets and cycle them in and out. I get bored easily so changing patterns every couple of months helps. I have every set that I've made. None have gotten to the point of throwing away yet. Usually when I get the itch to sew, I will make two sets like in the video.

@jenniferbiddle3527 5 лет назад

Great directions had to watch a few times but since I did glad it was short 😊 I have pictures to post of my finished project but I don’t know how to post them here. THANK YOU!

@babialli17 6 лет назад

I really don’t understand why few people here is so judgemental about her voice, and doesn’t appreciate her efforts. She’s here to help out with the fleece sewing. Is not like this video is for The most sexy voice. Is so rude of you guys to say her voice is like a Robot... Anyways... Thank for the video. It’s very knowledgeable great tip. I will be trying to do mine after this.

@SabrinasTVTube 11 лет назад

This was very helpful can't wait to do my project for our new adopted piggie!!!

@Ravenjulesdaisy 11 лет назад

I am so very thankful for this video! I have made 2 so far and my piggies love it!!! Thank you for taking the time :)

@Az4angela 12 лет назад

Oh I wish I knew how to sew!!! You have talent.

@NekoOfDarknesss 11 лет назад

I only adopted my guinea pigs about a month ago, still using bedding, but I'm really hoping to try this (I love to sew!) My (potentially obvious) question is, what exactly do you do with the pee pads? Do they go on top of the big fleece piece where they might potty more often? (my piggies are not potty trained at all....) Do you also have any advice on how to wash the fabric post-piggy use? How often do you need to clean?

@dilemmix 7 лет назад

I love your Hello Kitty fabric, omg so cute!!

@furrypaws91 11 лет назад

I know this old but thank you for sharing this video, it really helped me make my cage liner.

@snickersandlauren 11 лет назад

ok thanks i really like your idea too

@Pathphinders09 7 лет назад

Thank you for this video. This is all new to me, so I am sure I will have time to practice. I realize you went to a lot of effort to make this video and your efforts are appreciated. Since I am a very visual person, a bit slower camera movement during the "This is what it should look like" parts would have been nice. I stopped the video repeatedly some of it was blurry when I was trying to get a better view. Your slow explanations helped a lot though. Thank you again.

@peytonbones 11 лет назад

This is awesome! I am making some of these this weekend!!

@missqueenie12345 8 лет назад

Woah deffo making a cage liner with the sides, sick of my Guinea pigs burrowing and pooing underneath the fleese even though they have plenty of places to hide

@heatherlasseter4597 5 лет назад

Yeah I don't understand ignorant people who would make snide comments on someone who made an easy to follow tutorial. Your ignorance is abundant!! Thank you for a great video and I'll apologize for the ignorant comments from the dim wits

@specter1650 4 года назад

@@heatherlasseter4597 True facts

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

I would love too, but I really don't have a lot of free time to sew for others. It's really easy to make yourself though or find someone in your family that sews!!

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

I've never had one chew a liner up yet. The worse problem I had was them burrowing under the fleece, by attaching the flaps at the side solved that problem!

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

My cage is a 2 x 3 as well. I get the blanket kits from Joann's when they go on sale. One large kit will make a bottom liner, a top liner and a number of pee pads.

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

I would say that with cutting and piecing and sewing, it took about an hour.

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

That's awesome!!! Let me know how it works out for you!

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

You can purchase it at most places that sell fabric. I get the blanket kits from Joann's when they go on sale. One large kit will make a bottom liner, a top liner and a number of pee pads.

@Barbara-bk5sv 4 года назад

I got tired of washing them. I now clean my 4 ft Guinea Pig cage every day using large unscented doggie pee pads and layers of paper towels. I push the doggie liners all the way up into the cage corners so no leaks occur. Then I wrap 2 layers of cheap $ Store paper towels to line the 4 edges so my GP will pee in the corners. Then I put 2 layers of cheap paper towels over the bottom, and Viva paper towels over that (they're very soft). The next day all I do is hold an empty kitchen bag open and roll everything up into the bag. The cage bottom never gets dirty and my Guinea pig loves to be part of the daily process.

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

Thank you. I would love to, but it would be a full time job!!

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

That is so awesome to hear!!

@sherahvia 5 лет назад

Love this so much! I added velcro tabs to a few spots on the sides that fold down so that my sneaky girls can't pull down the sides. Thanks so much!!

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

Yes you can sew by hand. Just a basic stitch is fine. A longer needle will help you more than a thicker one.

@LOVEqualsLOVEchannel 6 лет назад

Was SOOO Helpful! Thank you!

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

You put the two cut to size pieces together right sides together with the flaps in the middle. That way, when you flip it right side out, the flaps will not be trapped in the middle. If you put the two pieces together then add the flaps to the top THAT will trap them in the middle. Hope that makes sense! Sewing can be a little tricky!!!

@Dr.Peppermintz 11 лет назад

oh I see, thank you so much ^^ I intend to make this for my boys c:

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

I don't put a middle into the bottom liner, since I use layers of towels on top of plastic backed absorbent liners. It's just easier to keep that all separate.

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

Yes, the pee pads go on top of the big fleece piece. I put the soiled ones in a Diaper Genie and I wash when I have a load. I wash in hot water with color free, fragrance fee detergent and white vinegar. I clean my cage every 7-10 days and wash the big fleece pieces and towels and pee pads together. If your machine has a Sanitize setting use it!

@katarzynadolegowski1485 7 лет назад

Don't forget to sow the HOOOLE!

@katarzynajadzinska7628 5 лет назад

Sew*

@lolajaneleonard8541 4 года назад

katarzyna jadzinska Haha I’m a grammar/spelling police too!

@roha1618 11 лет назад

I love that there is a video that shows how to do this! and Thankfully my mom is an awesome seamstress so we have quite a project ahead of us. My guinea pig just had two babies yesterday and I have chosen to keep all of them. I had a question in regards to washing the material...should I just wash it all in one piece as purchased? and cut it after? or could I cut it and then wash it? I didn't know if it would shrink or not? Do you add 1c of Vinegar in each load (3 washes?)

@NerdGirlXovyn 11 лет назад

Amazing! Thanks so much for this tutorial!!!

@kaymack5304 3 года назад

Can you just use a standard needle and the presser foot that comes with your machine? Will they go through all those layers or do I need some other king of needle and foot? Thanks for a great video. You make it look easy.

@rskibuk 3 года назад

I just used a regular needle and foot. At the corners you need to push/pull it along.

@jencummings87 11 лет назад

Hi there, I just found this video and it's such a good crafty way to spruce up your pigs' bedding!! BTW, as for the pee pads, have you ever tried sewing in a little piece of plastic (sort of like on kids' bedding) to stop the urine from leaking onto the liner underneath? Just wondering :) Have a nice day!

@shilove145 9 лет назад

Thank you SO much for this awesome tutorial! its a great start *we're making these for our kids piggies this weekend*. I do have a question if you find the time. How would I adjust the pinning/measurements since our coroplast is 6 inches on 3 sides and 12 inches on one long side? Thank you SO much again! Love it.

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

I find it easier to purchase a no sew blanket kit, which includes a patterned piece and a solid piece. The large kit will make a bottom liner, with flaps, a top liner and several pee pads. I wait until they go on sale for 1/2 off at JoAnn Fabric.

@bevgilson483 11 лет назад

Hi, Can you show how to do the corners and the sides please. I'm new to sewing and id love to make my piglets one of those. They look great.

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

Awesome! You are most welcome!

@shortyladyelm0 11 лет назад

I know this is probably a stupid question but I'm not a sewer and it's been years since math class so if I have a 2x4 cage with a 1x2 loft, how many yards of printed and plain fleece would I need?

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

If constructed correctly, the fleece will wick the pee to the towel in the center. You can usually use and flip over and use other side as well and nothing gets on to the liner below.

@SpasticatedRainbows 11 лет назад

Hey, I'd like to make this but I don't have a sewing machine. Will I be able to hand sew this! What stitch should I use (eg running stitch)? Do I need a thick needle to go through the fleece

@cavysavy7695 11 лет назад

I would really like to make one of these... As i have fleece liners, but they dont go all around the edge of the cage. I have a 2x4 C&C Cage, then i have two other off brand cages that arnt c&c... I dont really know how to do this with those cages. Please help?!

@maiah8508 10 лет назад

This will help me alot.... thanks

@maggieslaight 11 лет назад

I feel stupid... but When you put that second piece on, the one cut to size, why didn't that trap the flaps inside? I'm so confused as to the placement on the second large piece of fabric and the seams.

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

I would definitely recommend using a sewing machine. To get an accurate measurement, measure bottom and add 1 inch to both measurements. Do the same for the top. For the sides, they are 14 wide, measure add all measurements to all four sides of one piece and that's how much 14" length you need to sew together to make a long strip. Do the same for the top piece. It helps to draw it out so that you can figure out how much fabric to purchase.

@prettymama327 11 лет назад

Ok just one more question.....are the terry cloth towels good

@AngryB21 11 лет назад

I am using your pee pad method for my rats.

@prettymama327 11 лет назад

What are u using fir the absorbsan,t layer and does it work

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

Wash it all first then cut it. Yes use vinegar in all three washings and all future washings. The vinegar will remove any odors that may be in the fabric. Please make sure that your baby pigs are females if you are keeping them. If any are boys, you must separate them.

@charlik1ng 11 лет назад

this is amazing

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

Great job!!!!!

@MsNufsed 9 лет назад

Kind of helpful and was able to get a basic idea on how I should begin,, I did not need to see the detergent but I would have liked to see better dimension detail particularly for the side panel how to determine the length. Advising that it should be 14" wide well that would be an incorrect depth for our cage. It would have helped to have some visual on how you put the inner layers in the main liner, ie towels ad moisture barrier or maybe there are none? Then why do I need to stop layers from shifting by stitching three times around? I guess I am,more confused than I thought.

@rskibuk 9 лет назад

Length is determined by the sum of all four sides. Instead of measuring, make one long strip and pin and sew it. The 14 inch width is based on a C&C cage with colorplast liner. It enables you to cover the inside 6 inches and the outside six inches and a little to tuck under. As for the "Quilting" of the bottoms, this is so that the layers don't shift or get bunched up when washing. Sorry you are confused, this is just basic sewing and many were able to recreate it for their situation. I am not in the business of educating people how to sew, this was just a simple video to show those who saw my other video how to make the liners.

@cavylover8243 8 лет назад

there is no absorbant layer between your liner? how do you keep your piggies from laying in urine?

@rskibuk 8 лет назад

The absorbent layers are under the large liner. Watch my first video that shows me changing the fleece out. This is the second video since so many asked how to make the liners after the first video.

@cavylover8243 8 лет назад

Aahh I see now! This is an awesome video! I could never figure how to put sides on! Very easy to follow! One of the best tutorials I've seen yet!

@PLo2316 10 лет назад

I have the back side that is taller than the rest of the sides, how could I modify?

@zjunegirl1862 7 лет назад

Do these liners fit exact? (Like piggybedspreads)

@AndroidQu33n 11 лет назад

For the pee pads would it also work for rabbits just in cast my rabbit makes a accident.

@rubyinferno7578 9 лет назад

These look fab! I have a feeling my girlies would simply burrow underneath the fleece if I just put fleece on top of some towels, because they always dig under the newspaper I use to line their litter tray xD I have a question, if they pee on the regular fleece as oppposed to the pee pads, would it smell much?

@igglepiggleanimals 11 лет назад

also a great way to make lap pads. etc.

@prettymama327 11 лет назад

Where did u get the terry cloth towels from please??

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

The flaps on the sides hold it down and prevent the pigs from burrowing under.

@lovepinkovoxo 11 лет назад

I'm going to try this once I get my C&C cage but I was just wondering if you used a sewing machine or not?

@ash22295 11 лет назад

I have a 2x4 cage with two 2x2 lofts how much fabric would I need and do I have to have a sewing machine or can I do it by hand?

@bluemarten6758 5 лет назад

Hi! Sorry if I missed it in the video, but are these machine washable? And also, are they weighted or heavy enough to keep my rats from flipping them over? I saw the bumper around the edges but knowing mine they like to dig around a bit. Thanks!

@specter1650 4 года назад

From my own expirences with my chinchilla, they are machine washable BUT you might want to wash them in cold water and air dry the for they might shrink. And it depends on what weight your rats flip around because my chinchilla does just fine with them but he doesnt flip it around so I don't know. It's worth a shot if you have the time :)

@StinkLikeCheeze 8 лет назад

Thank you!

@kai_b_feral 11 лет назад

Do you just make a few fleece liners and then re use them? For how long do you use them until you throw them out?

@abbydpr 10 лет назад

Quick question. Do you use hot water to wash and a regular hot setting to dry?

@Alexaelokin369 8 лет назад

I'm confused. You say to measure the cage to get the dimensions for the fleece cover. But you also said that you lift your cage off the coroplast boxes. My coroplast box is like wedged in so tight! I'm going to have to make a new one and subtract like an inch so that I can lift the cage off like you do. In that case shouldn't I be measuring the box and not the cage? Sense it's fitting on the box and not the cage? I just don't want to mess this up after messing up so much on boxes for two cages and wasting $30 on materials. Thanks(:

@keliiaumoana 11 лет назад

Thx sooo much for the video:)

@missmam17able 4 года назад

how much terry cloth did you need?

@EMK2017 6 лет назад

what kind of sewing machine do you have? I've been using a cheap little one that really cant handle the thicker fabrics and I'm looking to get a new one.

@nikkiefinch1054 6 лет назад

quick question, how much total fabric do you need to buy to be able to make the liner and the pee pads?

@HaileyBop46 12 лет назад

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!!

@peytonbones 11 лет назад

hey my cage is the same size as yours and i am making the switch to fleece!! how much fabric did you buy to make all of this? both the patterned fleece and the solid fleece?

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

Yes, the duvet cover will still be wet when they pee on it. The pigs will constantly have wet fur.

@CocoaLPS 11 лет назад

Thanks!

@132carsonk 12 лет назад

Did you sew both strips together @ the beginning?

@rskibuk 11 лет назад

It's a C and C cage. Just google Guinea Pig Cages and you can purchase kits from there.

@AngryB21 11 лет назад

Hey if you look on my channel i made a video about how to make them for rats. And i show you the finished product at the end. I really like them! Its so much cleaner and i have had mine in there for a good three days and it still doesnt smell! I still do spot cleaning for poos though. Because one of my males refuse to use the litter.

@snickersandlauren 11 лет назад

for the big cage liner you don't have to use the towels or do u