How to Make Waterproof Fleece Cage Liners for Guinea Pigs!

[@antonelladecosta2641]

My boyfriend is gifting me a sewing machine for Christmas! Just to make the liners for our piggies! I have never used one! But I am excited to try and learn!

[@josephlau8476]

I like Guinea pig very much.

[@Donna-w3p]

I've made my cage liners and pee pads thanks to your previous tutorial videos.

[@Jackieluvscheesecake]

I bought a new Bernina 480 last week I’m excited to begin making my own 😊

[@mattf8246]

I'm currently making fleece liners and peepads for my piggies. After watching another of your tutorials on YT, I had the confidence to buy a sewing machine and materials and give this a go. My first liner and pads weren't bad but the next set was much better. I'm working on my third set now and I think I'm enjoying it. You are an inspiration!

[@gailterry3134]

I finally made the switch to fleece bedding for my guinea pigs this past summer. I am so glad that I did! I made most of the liners and pads myself. A few of the larger liners I got from GuineaDad online. They are pricey, but so worth it. I use blizzard fleece and cotton batting for mine. I think the mattress protectors would probably be better and cheaper. A note about wicking your fleece...use a Free and Clear detergent, white vinegar (I use a full cup for the initial wash), and a tablespoon of Dawn (blue) dish detergent. Heavy Duty and Warm settings on the washing machine. Then warm to low heat on the dryer. I found this amazing brush for cleaning off poos and hair from the pads/liners. I got it on Amazon. It's called Pet Hair Cleaner. Other small whisk brooms work good too. But the brushes I got make the job quick and easy. Above all, stick to your budget!!! I add on to my supplies when I can afford to upgrade only! Hope this helps 🥰

[@kevinwilliams7070]

My goodness you are a wonderfull piggy mum and you have very lucky piggies❤

[@SqueakDreams]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@guneapigs8]

SHES RIGHT SUCH A CAREFULL MUM TO 3 GUNEA PIGS AND 1 HAVING DIET PROBS GET WELL SOON PHEBIE 🐹🐹🍀❤🧡💛💚💙💜💓

[@inez.m.]

I've been using the same liners for a few years now and they still look great! Thank you for thaught me how to do it 😊❤

[@bbbbbbbb819]

Fabulous video. Thank you so much

[@katherinepokorny77]

I love these videos from your channel! You are very thorough, especially with materials that needed to be used. Your instructions are amazing and clear! 💖👏

[@lia-bunnyandgineapigmom]

i love youre chanel so much i have ineapig and bunnys

[@EllieThomas-yg7zr]

Thanks again Sarah for another fabulous video! You have inspired me in nearly everything I do for my piggies(including using fleece)

[@SqueakDreams]

Awh that's so lovely to hear 🥰

[@EllieThomas-yg7zr]

@ your new cage looks piggie luxury!

[@ktm_washere]

Soooo exciting to see the new piggie room coming along!!

[@piggiefloofs9398]

i made my own liners - i followed one of your tutorials to do them (couple of years ago now!) - my main mats are just made from fleece with zorb though but they still need paper underneath corners of cage and pee pads on top, it's like a never ending quest to have the perfect functioning accessories!

[@Lauramacgowan]

im getting 2 after chrismas so i have the mony and im calling them gus and roksy

[@skittlesbeaterrr]

Just be careful because their expensive, I should know since I own 7 of them 😂

[@Lauramacgowan]

@@skittlesbeaterrr yes i have been wand many time lol

[@karinahall4915]

Thank you for the clear instructions

[@Ace-gh4bj]

I love you’re videos so much I just got two female calico guinea pigs a couple weeks ago there about the same size as a 6month old but since I got them from pet smart I don’t really know there age it said baby on the cage so smh but you’re videos help me a lot as I’m having issues bonding there just so scared of me

[@lornaturner1556]

Love your tutorial I made some liners from one of your previous ones it works great however I did do one back to front the waterproof bit the wrong way round but it still works😂

[@donieguiney404]

Really good video thanks Sarah! I might just make a few small liners cause I don't have a sewing machine YET ( I have a stapler kind of one but it doesn't work very well)

[@alisonquemby6322]

Well thats very handy, I bought all the stuff to make a liner on Friday and was going to scale up your pee pad tutorial! I'm a bit worried I've bought the wrong kind of fleece but I'll have a go and see how it works!

[@Kir-zw3cx]

Just the video I needed. Wanting to make my own and so this is perfect. Thank you!

[@jenniferhwaddington]

Thank you for this great tutorial!

[@ChloeMae4444]

Oh my gosh, I LOVE this video! Helps me so much! Thank you for this vid. Hope you are well X

[@lillydavies-q1n]

Thanks for this, really helps! Can’t wait to see ur new cage!!! Xx

[@SqueakDreams]

Thanks! 😊

[@Daan_Spieard]

I just used your older tutorial to make my first liner! It helps to see another tutorial, thanks! So cool to make something useful for my guinea pigs and learn a new skill (my first try with a sewing machine :))

[@SqueakDreams]

Ah that's great well done 😀❤️

[@carolinecarruthers7415]

I love your tutorials and designs! Also, love the new hair colour, really suits you!!

[@Tasha.C-l6x]

Definitely trying this 😊

[@lori3056]

Thanks for this!

[@christineparker8273]

Hi Sarah love how you make them but am hopeless at sewing and with a sewing machine I stick with eco nest my cage is is the same size as a 4 by 2 c and c cage my 2 boys are happy they get floor time just about everyday for 1 hour or more depending on my shifts at work

[@FLindy]

Well done!!

[@gailreda1224]

Thank you once again🥰💖🐹🙏

[@MarTina-on1ti]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@mandapanda5921]

I used your older toroidal to make my liners and a couple years later they’re still holding up! The only thing I did different was to do some quilting to keep the layers together ❤

[@jojomomster3772]

Yes, cheaper fleece and microfibres require quilting

[@thesqueakkeep]

Do you quilt through the waterproof layer as well?

[@mandapanda5921]

@@thesqueakkeepYep!

[@jojomomster3772]

@@thesqueakkeep no I do not, I quilt the fleece to the absorbent material (Uhaul or batting) leaving myself an allowance for the quilting to distort/shrink the absorbent, trim the top, and then either sew the top to the waterproof backing good side to good side as shown by Sarah or use a border made from imperfect sheets that I like to buy and shred into continuous bias tape. For regular fleece pads or liners (fleece front and back) I quilt through all layers leaving 1” or so from the edge for trimming as needed. then turn the fleece edges into the sandwich, baste, then put a blanket stitch or do a border then a top stitch to edge the quilting.

[@Lauramacgowan]

love your vidos

[@faridasnow9021]

Ohhh it’s lovely. One problem, it shrinks in double because of the waterproof layer… unless you wash it in cold water, but cold water doesn’t clean pads that good…

[@mariacamilafigueroa]

Henlo! love your videos! thanks so much for this!! I made some pee pads with the older video instrucions but instead of the waterproof matress protector I used tablecloths form the dollar store, but I'm having an issue and is that it seems like laying these on top of the cage liner seems to trap the pee in between, making the waterproof part of the peepads and that section of the fleece liner wet, I don't know if it is because of the change in the material or if this is normal, do you or someone else have this same issue? Thanks for your help!!

[@MckinleysWorld14]

I LOVE YOUR VIDS

[@Just_a_guy-m8p]

Me and my mom are thinking of making one and she wants to know how to dry them and what heat setting do you use. Ty

[@randylago3954]

Hello Sarah, My name is Randy. From the United States. I'm a new owner of two young female Guinea Pigs. (Luana & Kiona) I have been watching a lot of your videos to learn as much as I can, so I can be the best caretaker for them as possible. I have been hearing you mention fleece liners for the cages a lot in your videos. So my question is, What kind of fleece? Like how do I pick out the best waterproof, easy cleaning, and most comfortable fleece liners? Please help? Maybe send me some links from amazon for good fleece liners? Please Please. ( Btw i absolutely love your videos and your beautiful Guinea piggy's.

[@sunitaschrijvers3464]

do you make the liners for people to buy as would love to get some

[@angelababycarson796]

I use UhAul material instead two layers of UhAul inside two layers of fleece on the outside and I use two different patterns for each so one side is one pattern and the other side is a different pattern

[@manishaprasad1150]

Hi I've been a fan for a long time! I wanted to ask you one of my guinea pigs is doing a lot of his business you know💩 so does he have diarrhea or something or some other problem cuz you know Google won't give a simple ans sooo please tell me!❤❤

[@celiamerula]

I tried making these from squeakdreams video a few years ago. I made similar without the waterproof lining. I washed the waterproof lining before cutting to size but it smelt so much like wet nappies and was still sopping wet after two spin cycles I immediately threw it in the bin.

[@guneapigs8]

also how is Phebie hope see fine whith her blader problems 😘😘😍😍😍😍

[@SqueakDreams]

Phoebe is doing very well despite still needing help to empty her bladder ❤️

[@HelenaZimmatore]

I don’t know how you find the fleece that absorbs water in the UK… I have tried amazon, charity shops, pet stores, primark…. And no matter how many times i wash them in how many ways I can’t get them to wick…. Please help! I have gone off flece liners cause of this but I’d like to come back to them as I think they are better for the piggies

[@fitzguineavision]

One day I will get a sewing machine and practice with small pee pads, one day!

[@SqueakDreams]

Would highly recommend 😀

[@Lauramacgowan]

so are u doing it biger the cage

[@SqueakDreams]

The new cage is much bigger yes 😊

[@Lauramacgowan]

@@SqueakDreams ooo cant wait to see it

[@anneackland8699]

I make all my fleece liners like this but find that they still get wet within a few days... I really need a much better absorbant middle layer...

[@SqueakDreams]

I use pads in the hotspots, which can get wet in a few days but they are much easier to swap out than the liners. Some more absorbent alternatives are layers of Terry towelling or bamboo towelling, or something like Zorb which is highly absorbent 😊

[@annatoumba1151]

Can somewone pls tell ne what to do for my guinea pig to NOT get cancer if its 2-3 years old I need people who know how to do it ❤❤❤ that will help me thanks

[@guneapigs8]

I LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS AND REALY WANT SOME GUNEA PIGS BUT I CANT CONVINCE MY DAD PLS MAKE A VIDEO OF HOW TO PESWAVE I ALSO AM SUB AND NOTFCATIONS ON 🐹🐹❤❤

[@jaynedavies3268]

Little tip for you, if you put the pins in length ways and not width ways your sewing machine will just sew over the top.

[@SqueakDreams]

Thank you! Great tip I will try that!

[@lisagaytan3052]

I have broken my sewing machine needles by putting them length ways. I don't recommend. Clips are also handy.

[@MushroomGoddess777]

First

[@SqueakDreams]

😃

[@brulee3746]

0:27....🌾🌾🐹🌱🌿wheres the cage? 😅

[@SqueakDreams]

Soon! Very soon 😃😂

[@MckinleysWorld14]

SHOULD I GET A GUINNE PIG OR NOT ARE THEY WORTH IT

[@mandapanda5921]

I ❤ mine, they are amazing, just a lot of time, if you want to do it right

[@lori3056]

They require a lot of care, so if you're willing to put in the work, any pet is worth it. Adoption is preferred.

[@MckinleysWorld14]

@@lori3056 THANK YOU

[@MckinleysWorld14]

@@mandapanda5921 THANK YOU