How to Make Your Own Waterproof Fleece Pads for the Guinea Pig's Cage!

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How to Make Your Own Waterproof Fleece Pads for the Guinea Pig's Cage!

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Also for rabbits, rats and other small furries!
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This is a simple step by step tutorial on how to make your own waterproof fleece pads to go in the guinea pigs cage, using cheap and easy to find materials. No sewing machine required! Fleece bedding is great and guinea pigs love it, but the fleece can get dirty quick. Waterproof fleece pads are easier to wash and keep your liners fresher for longer. These pads will last years!
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@SqueakDreams 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of you requested more tutorials and patterns on how to make the cozy beds, and so far I have released the cuddle cup one! 😃 Check it out here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f7CCiJeUmdjUhXU.html

@nevemartin9998 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos!👍

@cat-ef7ry Жыл бұрын

Could a shower curtain be used as the waterproof layer?

@PiggiePlayzz 3 жыл бұрын

Can we all just take a minute to say HOW GOOD HER WRITING IS!!!!

@beverleybalshaw9119 2 ай бұрын

Yes, it's lovely !😊

@robertamccutcheon Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I wanted. A simple tutorial and expertly explained. 😍

@themysticalfrog7757 7 ай бұрын

I can never find the perfect diy stuff but she explained it so well congratulations

@LaMcHoPs337 3 жыл бұрын

I would say make and sell this to your consumers. Not a bad idea! And I love it!

@SqueakDreams 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed! I can do them as custom orders via my Etsy shop 😃

@dawsdawg19 2 жыл бұрын

@@SqueakDreams that would be nice cause i don't know how to sew or have a sewing machine. I was going to do this until I found out about that part.

@ban_fujiwara6275 Жыл бұрын

@@SqueakDreams what’s your Etsy? Xx

@SqueakDreams Жыл бұрын

@@ban_fujiwara6275 the shop is called Squeak Dreams 😊

@sookiebyun4260 Жыл бұрын

@Squeak Dreams I would buy them. Can you make extra small pads, the same size as the panel of the cage. I want to be able to replace soiled areas without changing large pads with clean areas each time.

@hjane2622 3 жыл бұрын

Just tried this at home and made a couple of waterproof fleeces which worked very well in the cage for my two piggies! I don’t have the machine so I just sewed them by my hands, took a while but it was really fun! I used pet pads for my piggies before and not happy with that as the liquid can flow back easily when piggies stepped or lie on it so I have to changed it twice a day. The best part about those fleeces is that you can get it with the perfect size for your cage! Highly recommend everyone to try this and this video is amazing !

@SqueakDreams 3 жыл бұрын

Awh thank you so much, glad the video came in useful!

@Intothewoods42 25 күн бұрын

I made some liners for our new Guinea and he was so pleased! He zoomed and popcorned all over his house.

@sarahhurley8352 3 жыл бұрын

I love this video i just started using fleece and this is very helpful

@SqueakDreams 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🌻

@lindaashley9130 3 жыл бұрын

Please show how you make the tunnels and hidy's.

@DawnOldham 3 жыл бұрын

I made two sets of pads per “pee and poo spots”. After 2-3 days, I switch out the used pad for the back up pad. After another 2-3 days, the whole set gets replaced with another set of fleece cage liners and coordinating pads are put into the cage. So far, this schedule has kept the cage from getting smelly!

@kymberrose1595 7 ай бұрын

thank you so much for your tutorials! all of your videos are edited wonderfully, and i really like your style of teaching! since a guinea pig fell into my lap earlier this week, i've been binging all your videos and working hard to give my rescued piggies a great life

@DawnMARKCUM-vn7gt Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much sweetheart I am a new guinea pig mom and just learning I truly appreciate all your videos I love your Piggies they're so cute once again thanks so much for all your hard work

@Azhalee 3 жыл бұрын

I love your sewing videos! Your instructions are very clear and easy to follow even though I'm not an experienced seamstress! I've just bought a sewing machine and I'll give this a try! 😊

@SqueakDreams 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Oh perfect timing! I hope it goes well! 🌻😃

@sarahillingworth9257 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate how easy and viewer friendly this is. Thank you!

@Truffle85 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! I like how Roxie was in the hammock when you were putting it back and how you almost put the pad for the wooden arch right on top of her.

@SqueakDreams 3 жыл бұрын

Haha yes, fortunately she didn't seem to mind! 😂😃

@unlikewyn 3 жыл бұрын

bed tutorial please!

@hannemari4643 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to thank you for this video. I spent hardly any money making my liners from material I already had at home. Only bought a waterproof sheet. My piggies sat in their house for two hours paralyzed after I put in the fleece. Then magic happened. Peach looked so happy running around on this solid material underneath her feet. She has been jumping and running and exploring. So cute. Daisy is more of a laid back one, but she does look happy too. 🥰

@ElizabethGross-ik3gi Жыл бұрын

Sarah! You're the Best! Your tutorials are exact and thorough. Our 5 piggies must love your voice because they all wake up and squeak when I watch how to improve their habitat. Open habitat now in progress. Fleece layers are ready to sew. Opa is busy with recommended square footage plans. Thank you so much.

@mariaaugustadafonte4743 2 жыл бұрын

I made my second fleece pad (it turned out better than the first - I have zero experience on sewing 😅). This is very useful and easy to make :)

@SqueakDreams 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you that's great to hear!

@margaret796 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! My nan hates shopping online and there would be no way she would let me get some piggies if I had to shop online. So this is great! I can just make my own bedding and beds :D

@emmytheidiot5802 2 жыл бұрын

Heh my Nan is the complete opposite I was talking about using fleece in my pig’s bed and my Nan was like “I’ll buy it for you, is it on Amazon” (she has prime so we will get it the next day)

@margaret796 2 жыл бұрын

@@emmytheidiot5802 omg your nan sounds amazing lol. I wish mine accepted online shopping 😅

@christinelemin3646 2 жыл бұрын

Fluffy beds..yes please. I watch these rituals mtutorials with my previous grand daughter aged 8. The piggies are kept at our home so she gets to interact when she's here. We are in nz She's learning alot. Thank you so much

@HoneySparkles2 Жыл бұрын

Oh!! I love you now. You have lots of videos and all good and NO unnecessary talking that has nothing to do with video. I want to try fleece now, that is once i buy a GP. Haven't had one in over 30 years, I plan on adopting one now. ❤

@susanfaulkner2304 Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you for your expertise in what is needed for piggies! It's nice to be able to have others such as yourself to give advice and ideas!Cheers from a "squirrel mom".

@susanaponte1579 3 жыл бұрын

Btw, BEDS, yes please!

@myles8328 3 жыл бұрын

I knew there was a reason I kept my sewing machine when i didn’t have time to do cuddly toy kits anymore! I was subconsciously planning ahead for a lifetime of rainbow fleece couture! x

@ryanbuckley5529 3 жыл бұрын

It’s Piggy Time!!!😍 my piggies always love having snacks while I play your videos 🙂 have a wonderful weekend from the mountains of AZ USA 🤗

@SqueakDreams 3 жыл бұрын

Yay, Snack Time!! Same to you! From rainy Yorkshire! 🌧😂

@andriaoliver6051 2 жыл бұрын

absolutely brilliant - first class - this is to help my son and daughter in law out !! and with your help I am sorted - thank you so much.

@karenhunter8569 Жыл бұрын

TYSM for sharing this video. I don't have piggies, but I hv a new puppy n wanted an alternative to disposable pads. I used to make reusable menstrual pads and had a lot of leftover material so decided to make reusable piddle pads instead of purchasing. The mattress protector I got for 20$ off Amazon (KING SIZE!) and I've made 3 so far with over half left over. I used Zorb for the absorbent layer since I already had it on hand, and cute fleece out of my stash as well. They are PERFECT! She learned so quickly where to potty. But every time I make a new 1 I check ur video to remind myself of the order of the materials. Mine are much larger, but same exact concept. So, ty again, for sharing. Well done piggy mama 👏 😘 ❤️

@EthansGuineaPigs Жыл бұрын

My mum has made me some of these for our guinea pigs, she also sews your items on etsy. I love watching your videos 😊. I'm only 10 but my mum does most of the care for them.

@michellephillips2713 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I found you! You've been so helpful. I'm planning on getting 2 piggy babies soon and want to learn so much before I get them. Thank you!

@loub.2992 3 жыл бұрын

Beds, yes please. Thanks for sharing this. 😊xx

@Hair8Metal8Karen 4 ай бұрын

Appreciate this video, I'm looking to make reusable pee pads for my cat, who's prone to UTIs. This is perfect ❤ Your piggies are so cute! Give them extra love from me 😊

@sarahb5384 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video. Thank you. I've just got piggies again after a 15 year gap and am looking at moving over to fleece as a more sustainable liner and this information was so helpful.

@marlieautumn9500 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I just watched your video and it was great! I would love for you to do more sewing DIYs and would also love a bed tutorial.

@SqueakDreams 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated and noted about the beds! 😊😀

@familyandfriends9 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are incredible! I don't have pigs yet but I would love to adopt a couple once I move into my own home! Love your cage and all your DIY projects! ☺

@JudyHenningsen-bl8rz Жыл бұрын

Yes please

@jasminr.3837 3 жыл бұрын

I can get guinea pig when me and my family move house and this is very helpful

@lynnejohnson7776 4 ай бұрын

Yes to the beds! Please😊

@DawnOldham 3 жыл бұрын

BEDS YES PLEASE! Also, this video was just what I needed!

@lindaashley9130 3 жыл бұрын

I tried making a hidy but Norma Jean just sits on top of it. :(

@DawnOldham 3 жыл бұрын

@@lindaashley9130 is it one of the hidies that has a permanent opening that gapes up? I’ve seen some like that and maybe that style would work better. I bought two snuggle pouches (arrived today) and I was planning on just using them for when I have lap time and feed a few treats. Best wishes! I’m new at this!

@reberose2514 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'd like to see more cuddle stuff!!

@sblatchley1225 2 жыл бұрын

I really love your channel. It’s very informative and simple. You obviously put a lot of work into your videos!❤️

@tiffanywoodruff4581 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for having the Amazon link - it made shopping much easier. Great video!

@gingergrandlic7691 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video and want to make some for my granddaughters bunnies! Your piggies are cute!

@michaelsalmon3300 2 жыл бұрын

i love ur vids i just got new pig's and ur ``how to tame ur guinea pigs´´ helped me :)

@LittleKingdom3 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I plan on making my own cage liners soon!

@SqueakDreams 3 жыл бұрын

Great! I hope the video helps! For cage liners I use the same method, just on a bigger scale! 😄

@LittleKingdom3 3 жыл бұрын

@@SqueakDreams also, I love the plaid fleece, is there any chance it is available in the US?

@Crystal-sc6gw 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I’m about to get some new GPigs! So excited to make them fleece items! ❤️

@thatcamarochik3908 3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the cuddle sacks! I made some for my 3 piggies an they love them! They were SUPER easy to make

@eroom2662 3 жыл бұрын

Very good understandable directions, thank you so much!!!

@tamiumland1632 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. It was on my to-do list to research how to make the pads so it was great when this popped up in my notifications. I am interested in how you make the little beds. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

@SqueakDreams 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tami glad it helped! Noted about the beds! 😊🌻

@shanehollaway6012 3 жыл бұрын

I would so love to see a video about how to make bed. So a big yes please beds from me!:):):)

@tomasapearson8141 3 жыл бұрын

i think ive given you so many views, i keep watching over and over to see the pattern lmao :')

@SqueakDreams 3 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you for all the views!

@Sarah-lo5ml 3 жыл бұрын

Same as this🤣 its the order of the fabrics o keep rewatching everytime I make a new one. Amazing video Thank you

@cameochamberlain590 3 жыл бұрын

Please, please, please give tutorial for easy piggy beds!

@user-cj7lw7et9i 10 ай бұрын

the video helped so much now i know how to make cage liner!

@user-cj7lw7et9i 10 ай бұрын

your guineas are so cute!!!!!!!

@lauralenarduzzi5218 7 ай бұрын

this channel is amazing , the best i know on youtube !!!thank you so much😍🤩💓

@miltonalfaro7054 Жыл бұрын

hello . You are the best. I have two guinea pigs and I liked their cage and we created one almost the same as yours. I'm already following and I like your work. We are about to make these blankets. Thanks and take care..

@ChattylaineCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video thank you...😁 My daughter is the new piggy owner but she still lives with us... Loving them so much and love seeing yours as I'm a new subbie. So may start making a few smaller fleeces to help the main ones in the cage. Our boys are around 5months old now.. 😁😁😁 Thanks again Elaine x

@andywandner2595 3 жыл бұрын

I put a cotton towel under the fleece and toss them in the washer as needed

@AlyssaNPets 3 жыл бұрын

This was a lot of help!! Thank you

@Speckled_Butterfly7206 Ай бұрын

I just reorganized my room so that my desk will be free to sit at for when I get a portable sewing machine to make my own liners for my piggie Cocoas habitat.

@hannahbrown3057 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Thanks. Beds... Yes please!! 😁

@judithmehl9900 7 ай бұрын

beds, yes please

@Funkabull 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely video as always! Made me go out and pursue a new hobby to better my piggies lives

@SqueakDreams 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you and good luck! :D

@moniquemason7508 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this tutorial. Yes please, I'd love to see your tutorial on making beds.

@martinawerner8188 3 жыл бұрын

i really like the fleece pads and your videos 🥰

@debbiephillips7333 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much your vidio was so easy to follow.

@Kt-cn2rq 3 жыл бұрын

Guess time for me ask for a sewing machine for Christmas.

@Zara-uk5vp 3 жыл бұрын

May I ask where you got your hammock table from please? Its great 😊

@b.harrington9705 3 жыл бұрын

I made 3 fleece liners and they are amazing!

@rebeccawilliams2410 2 жыл бұрын

What did you use for the absorption part please? Xx

@iichloxo 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! I wish I had guinea pigs and that I was able to make these but I can’t even sew 😂

@SqueakDreams 3 жыл бұрын

Awh thank you I'm glad you enjoyed anyway! 😄

@susannabonke8552 3 жыл бұрын

So that's practical.. thanks.

@lisafrancis5151 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you this is amazing, I made some pads at the weekend 😊👍

@rebeccawilliams2410 2 жыл бұрын

What did you use for the absorption part? X

@lisafrancis5151 2 жыл бұрын

@rebecca williams I used ZORB in between the non piling fleece and a waterproof layer (waterproof mattresses protector). Good luck

@rebeccawilliams2410 2 жыл бұрын

@@lisafrancis5151 thank you, I will look that up now xxx

@Susan1937Fisher 2 жыл бұрын

Yes please!

@pcking2008 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Angel from The Bay Area, CA USA

@kathyanderson8299 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Time for me to make some more smaller fleece pads.

@SqueakDreams 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathy! 😀🎉

@JC-cu4ek 2 жыл бұрын

My kids have outgrown their mattress protectors...let's recylce them and save me money at the same time! Thanks :)

@guineagirl5413 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work x

@sc-pm-enjesus5872 3 жыл бұрын

Plz make more diys for your piggies

@marthadrysdale2452 Жыл бұрын

Beds.....Yes please ❤

@megan9068 3 жыл бұрын

Super cute!

@kimberlyrichardson3746 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video; ty!!! Beds; yes, please!!!

@cindyc8676 11 ай бұрын

You are great piggy mom

@ClaudiaHelmkeMiller 3 жыл бұрын

Yea please! Love your videos! ❤️

@lisaweingarten593 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. I make my own fleece bedding as well but I use uhaul pads and batting. I will definitely try this waterproof protector as one of my boys pees a lot. I subscribed to your channel. Do you also have a video of how you make your hideys with a hood? Or your pyramid house they are so adorable. Thank you again for more inspiration =)

@SqueakDreams 2 жыл бұрын

Just the cuddle cup tutorial for the time being but I will be making others too! :)

@Ina.S.1177 5 ай бұрын

Hallo, sehr toller Kanal, ich habe ihn direkt abonniert. Was genau ist der Unterschied zwischen der mittleren und unteren Schicht? Du hast für beide einen Matratzenschoner verlinkt.

@anncaudill5249 3 жыл бұрын

Beds yes please 😊

@carolmay9795 Жыл бұрын

Beds!!!yes please

@15Beaches 11 ай бұрын

Ooo I've been looking for a video like this! I have rabbits, and my elder has never understood litter box usage! Are these easily washed, ie, don't bunch up/lose their shape? Thank you for posting this!

@mtaylor9055 11 ай бұрын

Hello. Can I use a duvet insert/comforter as the absorbent layer? I have an extra I don't need.

@bishopiii6105 3 жыл бұрын

I really hope I have a chance to make them! Love ❤️ your vids.

@brendachell7128 2 жыл бұрын

Beds - yes please

@beritblackie3168 Жыл бұрын

Really great visual help. You’re a star at this 🤩 Question: can I use old towels in between the fleece & waterproof layer?

@clancycreations 3 жыл бұрын

Such a fantastic video! Thank you!!! Great tips and straightforward instructions ☺️💜

@adriannaalbanese 3 жыл бұрын

Bed tutorial please!! 😄

@sofiaandersson3206 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video 😊💖❤

@amobivideos Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lkctom2546 2 жыл бұрын

I love these diy vids

@sharissequinones4941 Жыл бұрын

I had never touched a sewing machine until I watched this video and last night I made my first piggy pad. Now where do you keep the soiled ones until you’re ready to wash them and not have them stink up your space?

@comfortbedjabeng7771 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍

@bertrandpouliquen2622 3 ай бұрын

Hello,can I replace the absorbent matress layer by a towel? Thank you!!! LOVE your videos

@jbjacobs9514 3 жыл бұрын

I think Phoebe was worried you were going to put diapers on her! LOL Awww @0:47 Willow lays her head down in the wooden bridge! So cute! Willow and Lyra double drinking shot is just too adorable! They have such cute lil butts! There was also a momentary piggy train (of course Willow leads it as a mom) when you put in the new fleece! You are so creative and talented. Loved your work, and your explanations were so clear and easy to follow!

@SqueakDreams 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Ah I love your commentary on the piggies! Phoebe is definitely worried about diapers now! 😂😂

@jbjacobs9514 3 жыл бұрын

@@SqueakDreams Thank you for always putting a smile on my face! I still feel like Roxy looks like she could be related to Willow! If you didn't tell me she was from another home, I would easily believe she is Willow's daugher. Of course, no one will ever replace Twiglet, but Roxy is such a keeper that sweet adorable confused girlie!

@emmameldrum4482 2 жыл бұрын

beds yes please

@amenmoza 3 жыл бұрын

What is it that you're using in the middle for the middle layer the waterproof layer?I have made these before but I used it with a different material as the waterproof layer I'm just curious cuz that looks like it absorbs better

@SqueakDreams 3 жыл бұрын

Mine have three layers: 1. Fleece (top layer), 2. Mattress protector (or towels, or polyester batting or other absorbent material for the middle layer) and then 3. Waterproof mattress protector for the bottom layer. I put the waterproof layer on the bottom rather than in the middle, I like it this way as the pads are less bulky and only need one layer of fleece 😊

@user-sx7xm4qd4r 3 жыл бұрын

@@SqueakDreams so can I do the same but for layer 1 will be fleece the. Layer 2 will be the absorbent mattress material and layer 3 another piece of fleece?