I’ve secured two layers together with a large button and just a little sewing that allows it to be easily used as a single layer during warmer months, or doubled up in the winter.
here is a photo of the material against the light, stretched out simply by gravity. You can see what it looks like as a single layer, and doubled. It drapes nicely and doesn’t unravel, so I haven’t taken the time to finish the edges. Just the big button as a landmark at the ‘apex’, and a little sewing along the corners that align with the top corners of the cage. The button helps me to drape it over the cage as intended.
Drafty air is at least minimized.
I'm not to sure, its a complete black out fabric , tis why I posted hereHi Alfie!
Is the material breathable?
While looking for a dark colored cotton or linen material, I found a generous sized remnant of a slightly stretchy, knit, soft, thin material to use as a cage cover instead. Maybe a nylon blend, not sure, definitely breathable with the weave. It’s not very attractive, but it does the job as needed.
It does not filter light completely, but it allows me to have a little light on when they’re sleeping without turning them into night owls.
Maybe that helps with your project.
Happy 2023!
Laura
No rubber to it, I believe it is just weaved or layered as the outside has typical colors or patterns then a black inner lining and the fabric pattern on the back.
I'm almost positive it's a polyester yarn black out fabric
Can you use the black out fabric on top, like the ‘crown’ of the cover, and a lighter fabric as the ‘skirt’ to ensure breathability? Sleeping is done at the top of the cage anyway, correct?
I was lucky to find the fabric at Walmart as a remnant for just a few dollars. Maybe one of these days I’ll finish it. (Maybe not 
) I can better check it out when I get to work, why I want it almost totally black is again they are located in the livingroom and that's were they sleep. They go to bed at 8 30, I'm always till 10-3 am doing things in the livingroom so I don't want the light bothering them.Can you use the black out fabric on top, like the ‘crown’ of the cover, and a lighter fabric as the ‘skirt’ to ensure breathability? Sleeping is done at the top of the cage anyway, correct?
Sounds like a lot of work, but I’d be careful using black out material. For it to truly be black out, it needs to be dense. Material for curtains is also made to trap air, as an added layer of insulation to reduce heating/cooling needs. Sounds like it could get stuffy under there for living, breathing creatures. Although if the design was loose at the bottom allowing for air circulation… not sure, you have to use your best judgment and imagine what it’d be like sleeping under it as a sensitive creature.
I have known a lady who often slept with a blanket over her head, but that’s a different story. Can you imagine that! And people sleep in tents covered with plastic tarps to keep out the drafts and elements.
Wouldn’t it be nice if birds could actually speak their wants and needs to us?
I’m sure your custom cage cover made with love will be perfect! Mine is far from, but it works.
Happy sewing with love for your littles!
I'll definitely show it later. I just want something lighter then what I'm using now which are 2 kind of bulky blanketsBear in mind the fabric in the photo is held stretched against a lamp shade so you can see the weave and transparency. The single layer when draped on the cage is neither that transparent nor held directly against light. I didn’t realize it was exactly what I needed until I found it! Not sure what it’d be used for, clothing wise. Maybe an almost opaque, flowy women’s top, layered and flowy pants, or a head covering/hijab. Probably popular here in MN as hijab material. That was my first guess anyway. Seems perfect for that. (Could be a useful search online)
But blackout material sounds like it could be ok, especially when it’s cold, as long as it’s non-toxic and breathable.
Maybe you’ll share your finished product with us!?!
I'm just going for the fabric in the discount rack, the black out fabric use to be like 50$ per meter and now 6$ per meter and I'll need roughly 5 or 6 meters of fabric
Yes, material can be expensive. Especially when you consider the time spent on the project, it’s often much less expensive to buy commercially made products.
I also have a staff discount so it's definitely easier on my wallet then doing it as a non member
Bear in mind the fabric in the photo is held stretched against a lamp shade so you can see the weave and transparency. The single layer when draped on the cage is neither that transparent nor held directly against light. I didn’t realize it was exactly what I needed until I found it! Not sure what it’d be used for, clothing wise. Maybe an almost opaque, flowy women’s top, layered and flowy pants, or a head covering/hijab. Probably popular here in MN as hijab material. That was my first guess anyway. Seems perfect for that. (Could be a useful search online)
But blackout material sounds like it could be ok, especially when it’s cold, as long as it’s non-toxic and breathable.
Maybe you’ll share your finished product with us!?!
The fabric was already 6 and 4 dollars a meter plus 50% off so it wasn't to bad, perfect time to pick some up.
I have like 4 cages haha, their medium travel cage for when we go camping, their travel cage for vet visits and their large travel cage for visit my moms place and out doors during camping
Well done! Yes, that was a big project.
