How to Make a Bean Bag

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  • Bean Bag Sewing Tips

    • Find fabric scraps in heavy, durable weights to withstand hours of play.
    • Choose dried beans, plastic beads or pellets to fill the bean bag.
    • Gather tools like scissors, fabric markers and a needle and thread to create the bags.
    • Cut two identical fabric shapes and pin them front to front.
    • Sew the pieces together, leaving two inches open on one side to fill the bean bag.
    • Turn the bag right side out and fill it with beans or beads.
    • Tuck the open ends inside and stitch the bean bag shut.
  • How to Make a Bean Bag

    Whether you're teaching your child how to catch or simply want to play a tossing game indoors, bean bags make a safe alternative to hard rubber or plastic balls. Save money by learning how to design your own with simple sewing techniques, scraps of fabric and tools you probably have on hand.


    If you want to play catch with your kids without endangering the items in your home, create a few bean bags to make indoor games safe and fun. This guide for how to make a bean bag will walk you through the process from material selection to the final stitch.