how to make the fleece pvc pipes?

DaphnesandFreddysmom · Mar 13, 2009

They look really nice and I wanted to make some for our chins but don't see how they get fleece all on the pipes and make it look so seamless? Do you use 2 different fleeeces (like a patterned on the outside and plain on the inside?

Sesame · Mar 13, 2009

I'm not quite sure... as I just bought mine from another forum member, but I think you just sew a it up similar to a sock, if that makes any sense? This way the seams are on the inside?

I don't think sellers will let you in onto their "secret" as it's a way for them to keep business. Sorta similar to magicians not telling you how they did the trick.

Sugarmama · Mar 13, 2009

It's not a secret

I've posted directions for fleece tube before. First thing you need to do, drill the holes for your hardware. You will need 2 carriage bolts, two washers, and two wing nuts. Make sure they all have the same side threads; most people use 1/4".

Take your tube, and place it on the fleece. Wrap it all the way around, not pulling on the fabric, and give yourself an extra inch or so for a seam allowance, and cut the fabric for twice the length of the tube. Fold lengthwise with the "right" or fuzziest side of the fabric together.

Then sew a lengthwise seam all the way down--you should have a fabric "tube" now; cylinder shaped. Place inside the cardboard or PVC tube, and fold the ends back over the outside of the tube. Use a scissor to poke holes through the fleece where your bolts need to go through. I also cut a notch at the end of the fabric, to show where the holes are. That way when I take it off to wash, it's easier to find my holes to put it back together.

Stackie · Mar 13, 2009

Sesame said:
I don't think sellers will let you in onto their "secret" as it's a way for them to keep business. Sorta similar to magicians not telling you how they did the trick.

I think all us lazy people will keep them in business :laughitup:

ABBY W. · Mar 13, 2009

I actually just made some for my cages, but I modified them some. With the directions that were posted it was really difficult to remove the sleeves without detaching the whole pipe, which is a real pain for me. So, I madce the sleeves to go through the inside of the pipe and to wrap over the edges (over the top), about 1/4 of the way on each side. This way the sleeves did not block the bolts. Then I sewed two fleece straps on one side and attached them to the other side with snaps. This way I can just unsnap them and pull them out of the tube when I want to wash them.

I<3MyChinnies · Mar 13, 2009

I also modified a bit. I couldn't find any PVC or cardboard that was 6" or more in diameter and already cut down to a reasonable length. I cleaned an old coffee can extremely well, used a can opener to take off the bottom, made sure the whole edge was very smooth, and then covered it with my fleece as explained previously. I did not attach it to the cage with the hardware described, but instead I stretched a long scrap of fleece into a sturdy string (like a 1" thick strip of fleece pulled tight) and ran it through the inside of the fleece tube. I could have tied that to the cage on both sides of the tube, but I tied the ends to clips that attach to the cage. So, the fleece removes easily, it easily unclips, is still sturdy, is easily moved, and I didn't have to drill any holes or buy any hardware.

Jenn · Mar 13, 2009

Thanks for all the information! I also want to try to make a fleece tube but didn't quite know how to get started. I think I'll play around today and see if I can get creative and make one successfully.

chillathechinchilla · Jan 9, 2012

i'm planning to do this... can anyone post any photos for step-by-step directions? It would be SOOO helpful if you could! Thanks! I'm remodeling my chin's cage. (She's worth it

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