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Bean Bags

Free Instructions_Learn to sew bean bags from scraps of material

Great beginner sewing project or just make some to use up those left over scraps of fabric.

 

 

Materials:   

  • Small amount of fabric

  • Needle & thread

  • Any one of the following:   
          … Poly Pellets (sold in craft dept. with doll supplies)
          … Uncooked rice
          … Un-popped popcorn
          … Dried beans
     

1) Cut two 5" squares from fabric.

2) With right sides together and starting at least ½" before one of the corners, sew around using a 1/4" seam. Be sure to leave an opening for turning and filling.

3) Clip corners and turn right side out.

4) Poke corners from inside with a pencil or chopstick.

5) Fill most of the way with filling material of your choice.

6) Sew opening closed.

 Printable Instructions

Back Sewing


 



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