How to Make Bean Bag Sets

Fill some fabric with beans or rice and you're set for some bean bag games.

Whether you’re playing a traditional bean bag toss game, tic-tac-toe or your own creation, bean bags are a mainstay of childhood toys. They provide an ideal way for kids to stretch their gross motor skills and can encourage a little friendly competition. Not only are they suitable for a range of ages and applications, but bean bag sets are simple and inexpensive to make at home.

Things You'll Need

• Fabric scraps
• Scissors
• Thread and needle or sewing machine
• Pencil or chopstick
• Funnel
• Beans or rice

Instructions

1. Cut the fabric into 4 to 6-inch squares. Heavy-weight cotton works best.

2. Arrange two squares of fabric on top of each other. Make sure the fronts of the fabric are facing inward.

3. Sew the sides of the edges together. Leave a 2-inch opening along one side in order to fill the bags.

4. Turn the bag inside out. Push out the corners of the bag with a chopstick or the eraser end of a pencil.

5. Insert the tip of the funnel into the 2-inch opening. Fill the bag with beans or rice (approximately 8 to 12 oz. for a 6-inch bean bag). Remove the funnel and sew the 2-inch opening.

Tips & Warnings

• Don’t overfill the bean bags or they will be difficult to finish sewing.

References

• Fun Homemade Birthday Party Games for Kindergarten Kids: Homemade Bean Bag Toss