I have wanted one for ages -just need a bit of flexible seating for the apartment. But I don’t really like the super synthetic material+polystyrene options and if I search for anything “eco friendly” I am looking at hundreds of dollars… Not keen on second hand (and I tend to keep things for YEARS).
Many years go, when beanbags were first popular back in the 70s, I made one from corduroy. Lasted for quite a few years and was very comfortable. Would recommend getting a cheapie of the right shape from Kmart, ripping it along the seams and use the pieces for a pattern. Interior slightly smaller bag to hold the beans recommended. Then the outer bag can be washed as required. Linen for the outer bag would be nice, and very durable.
Worth it to have complete choice of materials. Was actually quite easy to sew - lots of long straight seams. Would recommend putting the zip in first before sewing up the big pieces. Basic design was a largish hexagon with the zip in it, then six large trapezoids and small hexagon on top. Bound to be a yt video on the topic somewhere. Here’s one - that uses foam blocks not those horrible little beans. Pumpkin style Could use thrifted material too.
Can anyone recommend a decent bean bag?
I have wanted one for ages -just need a bit of flexible seating for the apartment. But I don’t really like the super synthetic material+polystyrene options and if I search for anything “eco friendly” I am looking at hundreds of dollars… Not keen on second hand (and I tend to keep things for YEARS).
Many years go, when beanbags were first popular back in the 70s, I made one from corduroy. Lasted for quite a few years and was very comfortable. Would recommend getting a cheapie of the right shape from Kmart, ripping it along the seams and use the pieces for a pattern. Interior slightly smaller bag to hold the beans recommended. Then the outer bag can be washed as required. Linen for the outer bag would be nice, and very durable.
Yes I have been thinking about this. I am completely useless with a sewing machine but maybe I could convince a mate to help…
Worth it to have complete choice of materials. Was actually quite easy to sew - lots of long straight seams. Would recommend putting the zip in first before sewing up the big pieces. Basic design was a largish hexagon with the zip in it, then six large trapezoids and small hexagon on top. Bound to be a yt video on the topic somewhere. Here’s one - that uses foam blocks not those horrible little beans. Pumpkin style Could use thrifted material too.