Bean bags are the coolest most comfortable chairs used for modern home furniture. I see them a lot in entertainment rooms and reading rooms. If you need a chair to comfortably sit on while watching the television or while playing video games with friends or while reading a book or while just simply relaxing without having to do anything but rest, a bean bad is a great option. I personally use bean bags placed inside my room when hosting slumber parties. On ordinary days, they are still there, functioning as a mini living room where I can entertain my girlfriends whenever they visit. I like using bean bags than the normal types of chairs because they don’t eat up a lot of space and they are perfect in accentuating my room. More than just a home furniture, I consider these pieces as interior decors. All of my siblings have bean bags in their rooms, too, and a couple more in our family room. I love how my family adores bean bags.
I know some of you get discouraged in purchasing them because they don’t cost cheap. But the amazing part is, you don’t have to buy any to own one or more. All you need are a couple of materials, a sewing machine, and basic sewing skills. Try to recall what your teacher in home economic class taught you about sewing. It will save pennies!
So, what so good about making your own bean bag is, you get to choose your own theme, design, and color. Customize all you can. However, making bean bags is not the easiest activity. There are several guidelines you need to take note of, including measurements.
Here are some tips on how to make bean bag chairs.
- Bean bags do not have bean in them literally. Instead, they are filled with polystyrene pellets, which make the chairs light-weight, comfortable to sit on, and moldable. You can purchase polystyrene pellets in upholstery suppliers, doll stuffing suppliers, or at Amazon.com. Yes, they are available online!
- The amount of polystyrene pellets depends on the size of your bean bag. There are two sizes: adult size and child size. Stock up on more packs because having more is always better than having less in case you need to make adjustments.
- Aside from the outer cover upholster, bean bags consist of a muslin inner lining for added durability. The muslin inner lining holds the polystyrene pellets and is zippered on to avoid spilling.
- When choosing an outer cover, choose4 a medium-weight fabric to hide the lining and pellets. It can also make your bean bags look sturdy and more stuffed. Also, in case spilling over accidents occur, the substance won’t be easily absorbed by the pellets.
To learn more on how to make bean bags, check this site www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/Blog/bean_bag_chair.pdf.