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Old 10-22-06, 01:09 pm
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Thanks for the great pattern.....it was very easy to make. I want to pick up other fabric and make more in other colours!!!
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I'm in the middle of making my Cuddle Cup, but something has gone wrong. On the first instruction it doesn't say to cut a dip in the strips of batting, inner fabric and outer fabric. So I didn't do it but it's OK 'cause I can just quickly cut it now (I have tacked it all so far). I seem to be the only one who's made this mistake (I didn't look carefully at the picture, obviously) but maybe the instruction could be altered anyway? Well hopefully the rest of my cup-making will be uneventful
I guess you just cannot keep everyone happy. the instructions are supposed to be used in conjunction with the pictures.
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Those instructions were great! I'm gonna try it out and if I'm succesful... new cuddle cups for everyone! I wonder if I'd be able to make some for my hamsters...? That'd be adorable! Can I use this idea to make some for the dog and cat shelters around here? Or to sell as a fundraiser and donate the money to some shelter? As soon as I can find out which address I used to get my credit card I'll start a paypal account to start donating to this cavy shelter. I don't mind donating my time and the materials because I have nothing better to do with my time anyways (LOL!) and I can tell mom it's to catch up on the sewing lessons I took years ago. Thanks for such an instructive thread!
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Furkidsmommy- the instructions were great, actually. I guess I should have looked a bit more more carefully! My cuddle cup picture is on another thread, it turned out very well.
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I'm in the middle of making my Cuddle Cup, but something has gone wrong. On the first instruction it doesn't say to cut a dip in the strips of batting, inner fabric and outer fabric. So I didn't do it but it's OK 'cause I can just quickly cut it now (I have tacked it all so far). I seem to be the only one who's made this mistake (I didn't look carefully at the picture, obviously) but maybe the instruction could be altered anyway? Well hopefully the rest of my cup-making will be uneventful

I did the same thing, but I've decided I like it for if they cuddle with me on the couch. I'm going to make the next one with a dip for in the cage. The way you could fix it is to cut down the final product and then sew the new open part by hand.

Then again I don't have pigs yet so I'll have to ask them what they want when I get them.

The directions made it a lot easier for me. Thank you.
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Re: How to Make a Cuddle Cup (requires sewing)

awesome! I just made one with the fabric I had leftover from a skirt, and the fleece from my Piggy's cage - I didn't even need pins for this one, it was all intuituion after drawing out the pattern. But the sides don't want tos tay up very well - probably because I used 2 layers of fleece instead of fleece & batting?
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how much material do you buy at the begining?
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A lot of times you can use left over material you my already have since they don't take a whole lot to make. If you are buying material for the first time, I would get at least a yard. It's folded over and it gives you extra to either make more or make mistakes. Hopefully it's to make more. I have made sleeping bags/ cozies for my guys using flannel and cotton batting. I have a listing in the classified section of this web site for cozies and sleeping bags I have for sale.
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Re: How to Make a Cuddle Cup (requires sewing)

Anyone want to take a guess at how many yards of each material I will need to make 7 of these? I am not much of a sew'er , but I am going to try to pick the stuff up tomorrow while I am out getting next weeks veggie load, and attempt them this weekend.
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I would figure about 3 yards of each material. If you have too much (which I wouldn't think there would be alot leftover) you can make more. It will also allow for mistakes .
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Thank you! I think your instructions are perfect (this is coming from someone who usually has a hard time learning without being shown). Thanks!!
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I am very much a visual person as well. I found that pinning all of my pieces together and laying it out helps. Also write down in which order to place pieces and sew them. That way you will always have that to refer back to.
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Thanks so much I'll be sure to go to the fabric store and make one asap!
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Wow, great guide! I was wondering what thinkness the wadding is? On eBay it's labelled as 2oz, 4oz and 6oz, so I'm unsure which one I should purchase.
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Thanks for the instructions, I made one and its very nice!
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Can i make these and sell them on my site?
its to raise money for shelters.
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Re: How to Make a Cuddle Cup (requires sewing)

What size batting do you use for the middle? I am trying to find some batting/wadding and it comes in 2oz, 4oz, 6oz and 8oz. I don't know which one to use.
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