For adult-size chair

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

For child-size chair

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
Muslin, for inner lining, yardage same as for outer cover
Zipper, 18" (46 cm) long
Polystyrene pellets, approximately 4 cu. ft. (1.27 cu. m)
Click here for a source of filler material
1" (2.5 cm) grid, such as cutting mat or graph paper

How to Sew a Bean Bag Chair

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.
3) Unfold paper; 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). Press seam open.

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 " (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. Stitch remaining seam; 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; mark. 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; topstitch 3/8"
(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; topstitch 3/8"
(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. Close zippers.

Source: From the Singer Reference Library- Quick & Easy Decorating
Projects
Quick & Easy Decorating Projects
All kids deserve a snuggly spot to call their own. Whether its for lounging, movie
nights or just curling up with a good book, a pint-sized bean bag chair fits the bill.
And while there are many of these available in stores, wouldnt you rather make one
as unique as your child?

Complicated bean bag tutorials can be intimidating with all their sections and circle-
ness. But what if I told you that with two pieces of fabric, one zipper and a straight
stitch you could have an adorable kids bean bag chair in 30 minuteswould you
believe me?

Materials: two pieces of fabric (upholstery weight fabric is preferable), one 22

zipper, 3.5 cubic feet of bean bag filling

In the following directions, all seam allowances are 5/8.

1. Cut two fabric pieces to 45 x 32. The fabrics can be identical or you can choose
coordinating patterns for a two-toned look.
2. Turn right sides together. On the long raw edges, use a zigzag stitch to prevent
fraying. Then straight stitch the same edges. Due to the amount of abuse these
seams will endure, I highly recommend using a small stitch length for durability.
3. Fold the fabric in half like a hot dog bun, matching up the sewn edges.
4. Starting from the folded side, round one end, removing approximately 6 of
material from the corner.

5. Open the fabric back up, and you should have a nice symmetrical curve on one
side. Zigzag the raw edge, and again use your straight stitch to close.
6. Open the remaining unsewn edge. Keeping right sides together, fold in half the
opposite way as shown below.
7. Sew your 22 zipper into the center of this opening. I used an invisible zipper so it
would be less noticeable when completed.

8. Finish your zipper installation by closing the zipper edge with a straight stitch on
either side.
9. Turn the bean bag chair right side out and fill with beans! This kid-size chair takes
exactly one bag of bean bag filling (3.5 cubic feet or 100 liters) to create the perfect
plump. Theres really no easy way to get those static cling-crazy little pellets inside
without spilling a few. My best advice is to have two people holding the zipper open
and a third person to pouroh, and have your vacuum on standby!
If this chair doesnt beckon come, relax, I dont know what does!
Choosing to use two different fabrics means the bean bag chair is reversible too.
Just flip it, and youre rockin a whole new vibeits two chairs in one!
Whether you make one for your own child or give it as a gift, I guarantee this kids
bean bag chair will become the new favorite snuggle spot.

Keep in mind that bean bag filling pellets are a choking hazard! Because the zipper
is accessible, please make these only for kids who are old enough to know better
than to eat them.