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.For lounging in front of the television or curling up to read a book, use this comfortable bean-bag chair. Although the name implies that the bag is filled with beans, it’s actually filled with polystyrene pellets, making the chair light-weight and moldable. It’s easy to make either a child-size or adult-size bean-bag chair. For added durability, the bean-bag chair consists of a muslin inner lining that holds the pellets, and an outer cover. The inner lining is zippered for convenience in filling the bag. The outer cover is also zippered, making it easy to remove for laundering or dry cleaning. For the outer cover, select a medium-weight fabric, such as wide-wale corduroy, denim, canvas, or upholstery fabric. Using the pattern, make a side pattern piece for the size of bean-bag chair you wish to make (adult or child).

The pattern is provided on a grid that is scaled: one square on the grid is equal to 1 square inch (2.5 square cm). To make a full-size pattern, place tracing paper over a 1” (2.5cm) grid, such as a cutting board; or make a grid by drawing lines 1” (2.5cm) apart. Then, using the scaled pattern for reference, draw the outer (cutting) line of the pattern. Note: The adult-size chair is approximately 41-1/2” (105.4cm) long and 21” (53.3cm) wide at the longest and widest points. bean bag chair sewing patternThe child-size chair is approximately 34” (86.4cm) long and 16” (40.6cm) wide at the longest and widest points.hunger games chair for sale To make a pattern for the top of the bean-bag chair, fold a piece of paper in half; affordable modern armchairs

mark a point approximately half-way down the folded edge. Using a ruler and pencil, draw an arc measuring 5-1/2” (14cm) from this point for the adult-size chair, or 4-1/2” (11.5cm) for the child-size chair. Hint: keep the end of the ruler at the point marked at the fold, and pivot the ruler in an arc while marking at the measurement indicated above. To make a pattern for the bottom of the bean-bag chair, fold paper in half as in Step 2, and make an arc measuring 12” (30.5cm) from the marked point for the adult-size chair, and 10” (25.5cm) from the marked point for the child-size chair. table and chairs rental san antonio texasUnfold the paper and mark a line 1/2” (1.3cm) on one side of the fold. hanging egg chair the blockCut along this line and discard the smaller side of the circle. chiavari ballroom chairs for sale

The remaining piece is the pattern for the bottom of the chair. How to Sew a Bean Bag Chair Place tracing paper over a 1" (2.5cm) grid. Make full-size pattern for chair side sections, using the printable, scaled pattern as a guide Fold paper in half; make a mark approximately half-way down fold. Using ruler and pencil, draw arc on paper measuring from the marked point out the indicated distance. Cut on drawn line and unfold paper for top pattern. Draw arc for bottom pattern and unfold paper; draw a straight line 1/2" (1.3cm) on one side of fold. Cut on this line, and discard smaller side of circle. The remaining piece is pattern for bottom of chair. right sides together, matching straight edges. Machine-baste straight edges using a 1/2" (1.3cm) seam allowance. Stitch again using a regular stitch length, but only stitching 1" (2.5cm) in from each edge. Press seam open . Craft of the Week Make Your Own Bean Bag Chairs! For lounging in front of the television or curling up to read a book, use this comfortable beanbag chair.

Although the name implies that the bag is filled with beans, it is actually filled with polystyrene pellets, making the chair lightweight and moldable. Beanbag chairs can be made in either a child size or an adult size. For added durability, the beanbag chair consists of a muslin inner lining, which holds the pellets, and an outer cover. For the outer cover, select a medium weight fabric, such as wide-wale corduroy, denim, canvas, or upholstery fabric For the adult-size beanbag chair, make the pattern for the side pieces as in step 1 below; cut six side pieces from fabric and six side pieces from lining. For the top of the chair, cut one circle each from the fabric and the lining, with the radius equal to 5-1/2" (14 cm). For the bottom of the chair, make the pattern as in steps 2 and 3 below; cut two pieces each from the fabric and the lining. For the child-size chair, make the pattern for the side pieces as in step 1 below; cut six side pieces from fabric and six side pieces from.

For the top of the chair, cut one circle each from the fabric and the lining with the radius equal to 4-1/2" (11.5 cm). For the button of the chair, make the pattern as in steps 2 and 3 below: cut two pieces each from the fabric and the lining. Click Here for a Printable Pattern 5 yards (4.6 m) medium weight to heavyweight fabric, 45" to 48" (115 to 122 cm wide OR 3-1/2 yards (3.2 m) of 54" to 60" (137 to 152.5 cm) fabric Muslin, for inner lining, yardage same as for outer cover Zipper, 22" (56 cm) long Polystyrene pellets, approximately 6 cu. Ft. (1.85 cu. m) Click here for a source of filler material Other suggested filler to use would be packing peanuts. Use the ones that DO NOT dissolve with water 1" (2.5 cm) grid, such as cutting mat or graph paper 3 yards (2.75 m) medium weight to heavyweight fabric, 45" to 48" (115 to 122 cm) wide. OR 2-1/2 yards (2.3 m) of 54" to 60" (37 to 152.5 cm) fabric Zipper, 18" (46 cm) long Polystyrene pellets, approximately 4 cu. ft. (1.27 cu. m)

1) Place tracing paper over a 1" (2.5 cm) grid. Make full-size pattern for sides of chair, using the diagram (see diagram) as a guide. Cut side pieces from fabric and lining. 2) Fold paper in half; make a mark at center of fold. Using straightedge and pencil, mark arc on paper measuring 10" (25.5 cm) from the marked point for child-size chair or 12" (30.5 cm) from marked point for adult-size chair. Cut on marked line.mark a line 1/2" (1.3 cm) from fold. Cut on marked line, and discard smallest piece of circle; remainder of circle is pattern for bottom of chair. Cut chair bottom pieces from fabric and lining (see above). 4) Pin chair bottom pieces together along straight edges. Machine-baste a 1/2" (1.3 cm) seam; using a regular stitch length, stitch at the ends of seam for 1" (2.5 cm). 5) Center zipper right side down over seam allowances, with zipper teeth on seamline. Glue-baste in place, using glue stick. Stitch down each side of zipper tape ¼" (6 mm) from zipper teeth.

6) Stitch long edges of side pieces, right sides together, in 1/2" (1.3 cm) seam; leave last seam unstitched. Press seam allowances to one side, pressing all in same direction. 7) Topstitch 3/8" (1 cm) from seams. press seam allowances to one side, and topstitch 8) Stay stitch upper edge of bag a scant 1/2" (1.3 cm) from edge. from raw edge, clip seam allowance at 1/2" (1.3 cm) intervals. 9) Divide the outer edge of top circle into six parts; Pin the upper edge of bag to top circle, right sides together, matching seams of sides to marks on circle. Stitch 1/2" (1.3 cm) seam. 10) Press seam allowances toward the bag sides; (1 cm) from the seam. Repeat steps 8 and 9 for the bag bottom, leaving zipper partially opened 11) Turn bag right side out through the zipper opening. Press the bottom seam allowances toward bag sides; (1 cm) from seam. 12) Repeat steps 4 to 11 for inner lining. Insert the lining into outer cover; fill the bag with polystyrene pellets.