Y'all, it is really amazing I am just now sharing this tutorial. I have homemade bean bag chairs all over my house, so it is probably the sewing lesson I have shared via word-of-mouth the most! FINALLY I am sharing it here! I will show you what you need, where to get it, and how to put it together, so your giant bean bag will last you for years and years to come! To make a 50" diameter, 28" high bean bag chair, 6 yards of 60" wide inexpensive fabric. This is for the insert, so the fabric won't be seen. I paid $1-2/yard for some plain white cotton quilting fabric. 6 yards of 60" wide heavier, comfortable fabric. I have used denim, corduroy, decorator fabric, and velour. This is the fabric you will feel, so make sure you not only like the look, but also the way it rubs your skin.I recommend 48" at minimum for this size chair. Many fabric stores sell zippers-by-the-yard. I have used these and they work great for this project.My source for this can be found HERE.  You will need approximately 45 lbs of foam for one large bag.

The 36"x 36"x 48" (30lb) size ($34.99 at time of publishing this post)  and two of the 8lb sizes ($12.99) to make one Giant Beanbag Chair. If you are making more than one (or want to do this project with a friend!) you can get free shipping with a $75+ order. Three large (30lb) orders would be perfect for two chairs. One note about the foam: I have been SO pleased with this foam. We have had one of our beanbags for over 5 years, and it still returns to its original poofy-ness. But be warned, it comes vacuum-sealed, so as soon as you open it to fill your bags, the foam expands LIKE MAD. So I recommend waiting to open your packages until you are ready to fill; then place the whole package inside the bag to open.  You'll thank me, I assure you. 1. MEASURE AND CUT CIRCLES. MEASURE AND CUT RECTANGLES. SEW ONE END OF RECTANGLES TOGETHER. PIN ONE CIRCLE TO RECTANGLE and SEW IN PLACE. PIN & SEW THE ZIPPER and THE BOTTOM SEAM*.  With right sides together, pin the second circle to the bottom side of the rectangle, leaving space for the length of the zipper.

Pin the zipper in place. (I have a zipper tutorial HERE in steps 6-12 of my T-Shirt Pillow Tutorial). FILL INSERT WITH FOAM. STUFF INSERT INTO COVER. Sharing at some of these link-ups.Brentwood Review and Giveaway Disclosure: I was given a bean bag chair and pillow in exchange for this post and giveaway. This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are 100% my own. My son is a wiggle worm. The only time he isn’t bouncing, rocking or jumping is when he is asleep. He sits on top of our sofa, not on it. I have bought him a few children’s bean bag chairs, but they always wind up in our closet. So when I was given the opportunity to review a Brentwood Home Children’s bean bag chair (what they call a Venice Lounger) I was all over it. In my house, we know bean bags. We have a flat one in my son’s room. We have a rejected one in my hall closet. Would this Lounger be any different? I opened the bean bag chair after my kids went to sleep. It comes vacuum sealed so I inserted the stuffing and gave it the night to regain its shape.

When I woke up, my son was already curled up in the bean bag. He remained there for most of the morning. It was the calmest I have ever seen his body. Later that day my son asked why we got a new bean bag. I told him that I was going to write about it and asked him what I should say. He told me, “You should write that it is very cozy. bean bag chairs fabricAlso, say that it is very soft.” best baby bouncer chair 2013He paused and said, “Oh, the only bad thing is…it will make you fight with your sister.” baby bean bag support chairAnd he was right, they had been fighting over who gets to sit in that thing all day.black swivel chair and stool

I would add that the bean bag regains it’s shape after you sit on it. It is made out of nontoxic polyurethane and gel memory foam and I like the way it bounces back after the kids get up. Also, it is significantly heavier than any bean bag I have ever owned, giving it much more support. So, let me stop all this rambling and let you know some good news! portable high chair with trayBrentwood Home is giving one of my readers a Venice Lounger (bean bag) and one of their awesome hypoallergenic pillows! high chair baby indonesiaMy teen daughter claimed that pillow the minute it was delivered.folding chair covers cotton So here is the lowdown on these awesome products you can win.bid or buy high chair

When story time rolls around, kids will have an extra-special place to read with the Venice Lounger. Filled with the same plush gel memory foam as their mattresses, the Venice Lounger promotes comfort in stillness. It’s the perfect spot to snack or snooze after a busy play day, and not to worry, the lounger is big enough for grownups too, if you’re looking for some bonding time with your child. leather dining chairs manchesterThey also offer free name embroidery on every lounger, so every kid feels like they have a place of their own to simply be. This all-natural latex & kapok pillow has been designed with toddlers and young children in mind. It offers the medium-firm support that growing bodies need for healthy development. Kapok has the same softness of down without the risk of allergies. They specifically chose kapok because it has the smoothness of silk and fluffiness of cotton while also being sustainable, non-toxic, and pesticide free.

Finished in a durable organic cotton cover. You can win both the lounger and pillow in this giveaway. That is a value of $200. I think that is pretty awesome. If you know someone who would love these products, forward this giveaway to them so they have a chance to win too! If you would like a chance to win the following items mentioned above, use the Rafflecopter forms below to earn entries into this contest! Open to all U.S. Residents ages 18+. If you are into good quality, handcrafted products made of organic, nontoxic, and natural materials with no chemical retardants, phthalates, ozone depleters, or heavy metals – you have to check out Brentwood Home. OTHER NATURAL, HANDCRAFTED PRODUCTS BY BRENTWOOD: Crystal Cove Meditation Pillow Crib, toddler and children’s beds that are hypoallergenic and non-toxic If you know any one else who loves products made out of non-toxic, high quality materials – share this article with them! Good luck to all those that entered!