Homemade Beanbags
Beanbags are an all-purpose toy that appeal to kids of all ages, and can be used in a variety of games. They easily can be made with basic sewing skills and a few materials you may already have in your home. Add a box with a hole or rings on the floor and you've got a beanbag toss game that will keep the children entertained for hours.
Things You'll Need
- Fabric scraps
- Cardboard
- Ruler
- Pen
- Scissors
- Sewing machine
- Thread
- Funnel
- Dried beans (8 to 16 ounces per bag)
Instructions
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Choose a variety of fun, colored fabrics for your beanbags.
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Measure a four- to six-inch square on a piece of cardboard. Cut out this square for use as a template for the beanbags.
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Use the template to cut out two squares of cloth for every beanbag you want to make.
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Sandwich each pair of squares together with the side you want on the outside on the inside. Sew along the edges of the squares. Leave at least a two-inch opening on one side for the bean filling. Double stitch the edges for extra reinforcement.
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Use the open hole to turn the beanbag right side out. Push out all of the corners with the tip of a pen.
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Use a funnel to fill each bag with beans. Use between eight and 16 ounces of beans to achieve the weight you desire.
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Sew up the hole with your sewing machine. Go over it a few times to make sure it can't pop open.
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Tips & Warnings
Make different sized bean bags appropriate for the child's age.
Create a cardboard box character with an open mouth to toss beanbags into.
Make sure your stitching is sturdy, as beanbags will get tossed around a lot, and you don't want to have to pick up hundreds of little beans around the house.
