How to make FLEECE CAGE LINERS for Guinea Pigs | Vlogmas 2020 Day 6

[@TheTinyHerd]

CHECK OUT THE UPDATED SERIES ON HOW TO MAKE CAGE LINERS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHurfaiFbNxqfrM

[@TalkswithLisa]

I know how to sew. I love how you explain everything including the seam allowance and clipping the corners. You do an excellent job with your sewing projects.

[@TheTinyHerd]

Thank you! 😊

[@heatherlindboe6073]

I have watched others videos also trying to learn different tips, but no one mentioned the wicking part. They just say to wash the fleece first and I never knew why, so thank you for that information.

[@TheTinyHerd]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@GOBIAS.INDUSTRIES.]

I came to say the same thing! In fact, I'm convinced that all the posts/videos I saw on fleece not working properly (wicking liquids through it) is due to them not properly preparing it 👍🏽

[@littlebuddies2255]

that's probably the best tutorial on cage liners i have seen so far 😉

[@TheTinyHerd]

Yay! I'm glad to help, thanks for watching!

[@bperez9066]

I’m so glad I found your videos! Currently binging! I’m preparing to bring home my first pair of piggies soon!

[@cancorps69]

I know this is an old video but you did a really great job breaking it down. They look wonderful. Thanks for your video.

[@pandora-panda]

Thank you! That was so helpful, especially considering our cage is also a 2x5 for our girls. Awesome video!

[@TheTinyHerd]

I'll try to show soon exactly how they fit in the cage!

[@fiddlestitch89]

Great video! Alternatively, if you don't have a rotary mat, ruler, and cutter you could use wrapping paper as a paper pattern. I buy the wrapping paper that has the 1" grid on the backside. Very easy to cut out the size you need and it is reusable! 🙂

[@TheTinyHerd]

Yes! I have a series on my channel showing how to make liners as well and I just measure one piece and use that same piece as my pattern for the rest 😁 less work is great!

[@saintinlower48]

What a perfect video for me and it’s only the second one I watched through! My son’s guinea pigs will be happy or at least we will be 😂 We didn’t know they pooped so much and this will help from what I have now.

[@Ominester]

I know this is an old video, but I just had one question. I’ve watched other homemade fleece line or videos, and some use a waterproof mattress protector as the bottom layer. Have you noticed the bottom fleece layer getting wet in your liners? I am currently using Guinea dad, liners and Pee pads, but I’d also like to have back ups.

[@TheTinyHerd]

I don’t use the waterproof layers, I prefer having multiple fleece options. If you’re cleaning the cage often enough and using smaller pads in high traffic areas it shouldn’t get that wet. If the bottom and top layers are wet then there is a ton of liquid in the absorbent layer.

[@Paige-dx9cm]

Best tutorial I’ve seen so far !!

[@TheTinyHerd]

I'm glad! I have a whole series and an ebook on making fleece too if you want more detail!

[@vanessacarns750]

What did you use to keep that snuggle sack open?? Great video thank you!

[@TheTinyHerd]

Boning! It’s usually used for garments to give them structure

[@WildJJasmine]

Really great video, been looking for instructions for making fleece liners and yours is the best tutorial I’ve seen. I’d love more details on how to make the snuggle sack, though. That looks a bit more complicated than the pads. Lol

[@TheTinyHerd]

I'm doing a 5 part series starting August 3rd on how to make liners 😊 might do snuggle sack in the future!

[@my2spaniels]

Do you have a video tutorial on how to make hidey huts?

[@TheTinyHerd]

Not yet… good idea!

[@remytherat706]

this was so helpful :’)) tysm!!! im a new piggie mama & i want the best for my new babies 💗

[@TheTinyHerd]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@654Bearcub]

Thank you for sharing and love the fleece you made these with.

[@TheTinyHerd]

Thanks for watching!

[@mysteryman3060]

Great video thank you for the u-haul idea almost bought towels for so much money

[@TheTinyHerd]

The uhaul pads work great!

[@florestime8]

Where do I buy this u-haul padding. I can’t find it anywhere 😫

[@TheTinyHerd]

@@florestime8 from uhaul! Uhaul.com or in store!

[@bperez9066]

@@florestime8 Amazon

[@katbeckstead4737]

I got distracted and was watching your video through your phone. 😂😂😂

[@TheTinyHerd]

I try to keep it out of frame now because I was doing that while I was editing 😄

[@susanaponte1579]

I'm just watching this video today! I love your channel, and I'm very inspired to sew now, lol!

[@TheTinyHerd]

Thanks! 😊 sometimes I have to watch other people do things to get myself motivated!

[@fitzguineavision]

you totally should make liners and sell the, they look amazing

[@TheTinyHerd]

I have in the past, but I don't have the time. They take a lot of time and materials to make! Occasionally I have pre-made fleece items in my Etst shop.

[@fitzguineavision]

@@TheTinyHerd Totally understandable. Just thought I'd let you know I think they look awesome,

[@vosman923]

What kind of mat do you use to measure the fleece? And u use also some kind of ruler, do u know what kind of brand those are? But love your liners! And video!

[@TheTinyHerd]

I think everything is linked in the description! I use a rotary cutter, mat, and ruler.

[@ElizabethGross-ik3gi]

Excellent demonstration! Thank you!

[@acejokerz]

👋 hey! What sewing machines would you recommend for this job? Could you please give us suitable sewing machines for each price range? Thank you 🙏

[@TheTinyHerd]

The one I use in this video is a Juki TQ1000, its about $700. I do a ton of other sewing besides fleece. For just fleece, I used to use a Singer Heavy Duty machine, there's a couple different versions. Its about $150 and works great!

[@alikhim7774]

How do I keep it from sliding on the floor? What material would I see onto the back?

[@TheTinyHerd]

I do fleece on both sides. What do you mean sliding on the floor?

[@happyheartslee]

This looks like a fun project!

[@sheilamckee4684]

Thank you. Learned from this video!❤

[@jessicarose5325]

Could you please give me the instructions to make an open ended snuggle sack like the one you showed at the end? I have been trying to find a tutorial for ages, but no luck. Thank you. ♥

[@TheTinyHerd]

I'll try to do a tutorial on those soon!

[@jessicarose5325]

@@TheTinyHerd Yay! I'd truly appreciate it! ♥

[@destianaparson955]

I know I’m late to comment but do you dry your liners in a machine dryer?

[@TheTinyHerd]

Yea I do!

[@marylynncrosson273]

Thank you! Would love if you sold them as a side hustle 😊

[@TheTinyHerd]

I have a pattern on how to make them on my website/Etsy shop! I don’t have the time to make and sell them right now.

[@beebee3644]

What sewing machine do you have & what needle do you use? Do you ever have a hard time sewing the thick fabric?

[@TheTinyHerd]

Check out the pinned comment for my updated series that goes through everything I use and the process step by step!

[@candiceprovincial8005]

How would you wash these after? This video has been the most informative.

[@TheTinyHerd]

I think I have another video on my channel from December 2020 talking about prepping liners! Basically you'd wash wash on hot a few times until they're wicking properly, and then hang them to dry. I'm actually starting a new series on my channel next Tuesday showing more in detail how to make liners and how to prep them for cages! 😊

[@MariposaVenom]

Hello, is there a brand of thread you recommend for this project?

[@TheTinyHerd]

I usually use aurfil thread but that’s usually why I have on hand for quilting. Any good quality cotton thread will work.

[@bperez9066]

Best video ! Thanks for the details.

[@TheTinyHerd]

Glad it helped 😊

[@sharonsundae]

I enjoyed your video. My problem is I washed several pieces of anti-pill fleece in hot water seven times and water still beads up on top. Frustrating.

[@TheTinyHerd]

Try white vinegar and a tiny bit of dish soap!

[@tessalynn03]

Hello! Great tutorial! I was wondering what setting you use on your machine when you sew these?

[@TheTinyHerd]

I use stitch length about 2.75 and tension recommended for my machine! I'm actually doing a series on making liners on my channel right now and have am ebook available 😊

[@tessalynn03]

Thank you for answering! I really appreciate it and will be checking out your videos!

[@terrisha6645]

@@TheTinyHerd Hello! I want to ask, does the hay get stuck in these?? I love the idea of it, but when i tried other things the hay always got stuck and kt was such a pain getting it out to wash it!

[@TheTinyHerd]

@@terrisha6645 I don't have issues with hay getting stuck, but I've found that is dependent on what kind of hay you use. Usually Timothy or the lower quality hays are more likely to get stuck to the fleece. We use orchard grass.

[@abigailcowley668]

Would it be bad to use a towel or something instead of the uhaul thing for absorbing?

[@TheTinyHerd]

Nope, you can use towels! A lot of people also use mattress pads. Pretty much anything absorbent is fine.

[@angelaanderson2575]

The part I really needed to see was sewing the final hole up I'm the pad. It's cut out of the video. Any suggestions where I can see that?

[@TheTinyHerd]

That part is hard to film lol I'll be doing a month long series in July on how to make fleece and that will be included! Pretty much any tutorial on how to make a pillow or something similar might show that. You just fold the pieces under so they look the same as the rest and sew straight down it.

[@pernilleaar8558]

Hand sow using a ladder stitch 😊

[@user-sx7xm4qd4r]

I’m soo motivated to do this now nice job it looks soo good💞!!

[@TheTinyHerd]

Thanks! I love having the options with fleece!

[@DawnOldham]

I’m also motivated! This is all I need and I can adopt a buddy for my little dude!

[@user-sx7xm4qd4r]

Update: so I bought all the materials and attempted to make one, since I’m not the best at sewing it came out a little crooked but I plan on tracing with a marker on my fleece when I want to sew it and hope to improve💞!!!

[@TheTinyHerd]

@@user-sx7xm4qd4r that's the best way to start is just trying it out! You'll figure out what works best for you each time!

[@BeeKayCee911]

Just had to watch Again Thanks So Much🐹💞👍

[@kathyeller1621]

Very helpful video. Thank you for sharing!

[@ShellySmitt]

What else can you use for the absorbent layer?

[@TheTinyHerd]

I know some people use two layers of towels in the middle or a super absorbent towel. Some people use crib mattress pads for babies. I think other countries have some other options. I've heard of Zorb(?) Being used but I'm not really sure what it is lol you can use pretty much anything that will absorb liquid well!

[@ShellySmitt]

@@TheTinyHerd Oh thank you, I was just thinking of making liners for my piggies, but we don't have U-haul pads in our country. I think that's really help full for me and for other people to know that we can use anything that absorbs and they will work the same like U-haul pads do.

[@tazmin6386]

@@ShellySmitt I use Zorb in my cage liners, it’s a little pricey (since it is a high quality absorbent material designed especially for cloth pads, nappies and pet liners) if you want lots of liners though. I have been using my liners for about a year now, and they work great, and keep the cage dry for up to 8 days. I’m in Australia so uhaul wasn’t an option.

[@ShellySmitt]

@@tazmin6386 I live in Europe so i don't know if we have that. I can do some re search maybe we have them (I really hope so), but thank you for sharing your experience with us it means a lot to me.❤

[@tazmin6386]

No problem! Good luck 😁

[@alicec294]

Thank you for your video! The only thing I hate is the cost of liter for cleaning out cages! Thank you!

[@TheTinyHerd]

Glad it helped!

[@haylie6642]

yay!!!! Im so glad i found your channel!!! ❤️❤️♥️❤️♥️❤️♥️❤️ thank you so much!

[@TheTinyHerd]

Glad it was helpful! We are starting vlogmas today!

[@tennesseegirl5539]

Can you use these for rabbit cages

[@TheTinyHerd]

You can but most rabbits will chew them up

[@tennesseegirl5539]

@@TheTinyHerd 😣 What kind of pad would you recommend for a bunny cage? I've seen one by Oxbow....

[@TheTinyHerd]

@@tennesseegirl5539 I don't recommend cages for rabbits. What type of cage/pen do you have? Most people litter train their rabbits so they don't really need bedding the way guinea pigs do. There are options like foam tiles or just fleece without the absorbent layer you can use. You just have to figure out what your rabbits will chew.

[@tennesseegirl5539]

@@TheTinyHerd she's in her cage during the day when at work. She's out when we're home

[@BeeKayCee911]

Fantastic I'd Buy Them Great Job👍🐹🐹

[@TheTinyHerd]

Thanks!

[@benjinfox2105]

Hi! Ive been trying to make fleece liners for a bit but everytime i watch a video the stuff i need always changes, but this video looks like the best, but i dont have furniture pads.. is there anything i can use to substitute them? if not i’ll ask my mom abt getting some but im low on income and just hate asking her to spend money on all this when i keep getting the wrong supplies 😅

[@TheTinyHerd]

What stuff did you already get? I've never seen other ways to make liners other than an absorbent layer and fleece layers. I have a whole series on my channel that breaks down the process step by step!

[@benjinfox2105]

@@TheTinyHerd i got fleece, and a water proof bedsheet cover, but the yt video i watched said to have an absorbent layer but they never specified like a certain item so i had no idea where to even look.. they just sorta said to look out for cotton or toweling materials or make sure it specifically says its an absorbent material, and then a waterproof layer so i had gotten a waterproof bedsheet cover.. but you’re tutorial seemed alot more easy for me to process 😅 but i didnt find it till i had gotten ready and wanted to make sure i knew what i was doing

[@emmakristiansen7471]

Awesome video! How often do you change fleece liners and pee pads?

[@TheTinyHerd]

Smaller pads get changed out every other day or so as needed. I do full cage cleans once a week.

[@canaldosururu]

Obrigada, vou ganhar forros novos para minha gaiola ; )

[@theguineapigbarn771]

How many U-haul pads are in one pack? Or is one pack just like one big piece of u-haul padding?

[@TheTinyHerd]

There's one pad in a package. I forget how big they are but you look at them on the uhaul website I believe it says dimensions.

[@hannahnyomi]

What did you use to cut the fleece please?

[@TheTinyHerd]

I usually use scissors or a rotary cutter

[@lauradewilde590]

Do you have to wash the fleece 4 times before using or is one time enough

[@TheTinyHerd]

If you're wicking fleece for the first time you have to take it through the entire process. I have a video on my channel that goes over how to prep fleece for cages.

[@rhondamays9768]

@@TheTinyHerd where can I find that video

[@rhondamays9768]

How many time do you wash the fleece l have wash them over 5 time the water still sit on top taking to long to wick need help please

[@jessicawynn6814]

What are you using to cut with? I use scissors but I hate it that looks so much easier

[@TheTinyHerd]

When I'm cutting on my cutting table, I'm using a rotary cutter. You need a cutting mat and a ruler to cut that way, but it makes for way more accurate cuts!

[@Larissas-Jungle]

i know this is an old comment, but for anyone else who sees this wondering the same thing, i use razorsharp box cutters and that usually makes very accurate lines.

[@fraidyrose6376]

Can you use these for guinea pigs that are not litter trained yet?

[@TheTinyHerd]

Yes, they're meant to use with all guinea pigs. Piggies can be hard to litter train.

[@ashleeaustin358]

I liked this video so much! Very cute set! 😊👍

[@TheTinyHerd]

Thank you! 😊 I'm doing a more in depth video series on how to make liners starting August 3rd!

[@ashleeaustin358]

@@TheTinyHerd awesome! Looking forward to it as a new subscriber! 😁👍

[@cloudyflow1703]

I have a question, I want to make one for my guinea pig but, how can I wash in the laundry? I heard you can't wash uhaul pads often or else they will shrink...

[@TheTinyHerd]

You can wash them in liners! That's why I make my liners bigger than the exact size I need. I am doing a whole series on my channel about making fleece liners right now, and I have another video talking about prepping and washing fleece!

[@fraidyrose6376]

I’ve seen tutorials with a waterproof layer at the bottom instead of fleece. Is that necessary ?

[@TheTinyHerd]

No, I actually prefer not to do the waterproof so I can use both sides of my liners!

[@kellybierkortte4768]

How often do you change the liners?

[@TheTinyHerd]

Spot clean and change out smaller pads as they get wet daily. Full cage cleans once a week. I have a bunch of cage cleaning and spot cleaning videos on my channel!

[@zmilk]

I got a blizzard fleece. Washed it more than three times. Maybe 4 and still isn’t getting repellant off. I even air dried them after. Still didn’t work

[@TheTinyHerd]

Try out the newer method using dish soap and vinegar!

[@Hannahrogo_479]

I’ve seen some people just put puppy pads on the floor then put regular fleece that they’ve wicked on top does that work to? Or can I have waterproof floors and just put my wicked fleece on top

[@TheTinyHerd]

You have to use an absorbent layer under the fleece or it's just going to stay wet. The liquid has to have somewhere to go. You can use towels or puppy pads under your fleece!

[@BrisaRamirez-vl7pz]

Super helpful!

[@josecabrera5116]

Are anti pill fleece good to use?

[@TheTinyHerd]

Yes! Or blizzard fleece

[@marleneRN]

Thank you ❤

[@isabellagrajales5129]

What size of fleece should I buy?

[@TheTinyHerd]

I usually buy 2 or 3 yards of each to make entire cage sets. I'll be doing a whole in depth detailed series in August!

[@isabellagrajales5129]

And one more question. How many packets of furniture pad did you use? Thank you for answering 😊

[@TheTinyHerd]

@@isabellagrajales5129 one will make a full cage set!

[@hannahbates7395]

so in the washing process do you put detergent in for the washing or no. And are you doing them in-between

[@TheTinyHerd]

I usually use detergent the first time, but not every time when I'm trying to get it to wick. I have another whole video about how to use and wash fleece too! 😊

[@barbcoleus]

I love your fleece choices

[@TheTinyHerd]

Thanks!

[@TheJenn11275]

What kind of sewing machine do you have?

[@TheTinyHerd]

I normally use my Juki TQ1000, but the Singer heavy duty is a great option!

[@nyrie5418]

What sewing machine do you use

[@TheTinyHerd]

In this video I'm using a Juki TQ1000, but I do a significant amount of sewing other than fleece. I used to use a Singer Heavy Duty for my liners before I had my Juki and it worked great for fleece.

[@teja2723]

Hi, so i wanted to ask where do you buy fleece, because i want to make fleece liners for my guinea pigs, but I don't know where to buy fleece?

[@TheTinyHerd]

Hi! Where are you located?

[@katbeckstead4737]

Depending on were you are located Joanne's or Walmart is a good local store to get your fleece or there are a lot of websites you can order different kinds of decorative fleece and even solid colors shipped right to you

[@teja2723]

@@TheTinyHerd i live in Europe, But It’s a small country:)

[@TheTinyHerd]

@@teja2723 I'm not sure about on Europe. I get my fleece from Joann but I don't think those are outside the US. Try fleecefabric.com! It can be a little pricey to have shipped but it will last a while as a liner.

[@teja2723]

@@TheTinyHerd ok, Thank you So So much i will try doing something, But Thanks for your help!!! Have a amazing day❤️

[@dominikaa14]

Is it waterproof?

[@TheTinyHerd]

It's meant to absorb the urine, so no its not actually waterproof! You could sew a water proof layer on the bottom.

[@fadzim.2859]

Are these washable?

[@TheTinyHerd]

Yes, that's how fleece liners work! You can rewash over and over and they last great for years 😊

[@fadzim.2859]

@@TheTinyHerd thank you so much!

[@RebeccasPetCare]

Nice! 🎄👍❄️

[@sarasguineapigs9445]

Could u make me a woodlands set and how much u charge

[@TheTinyHerd]

Sorry I don't make liners to sell!

[@lillyc8174]

Thank you so helpful ..

[@TheTinyHerd]

A new series on how to make liners will start August 3rd on my channel!

[@lillyc8174]

What kind of fleece do you use?

[@TheTinyHerd]

Blizzard or anti-pill

[@jasmine2078]

How much is U-Haul pads cost $$

[@TheTinyHerd]

I think they're like $8 a piece