SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
DIRECTIONS:
NOTE: Use 1/2" seam allowance throughout.
- 1 5/8 yds Outdoor Fabric (for front)
- 1 2/3 yds Outdoor Fabric (for back)
- 45" Nylon Zipper
- 3yds Cargo Net Utility Fabric
- 2 cu ft Polyfil® Biggie Beanbag Filler (2 bags)
- Sewing Machine
- Basic Sewing Supplies
DIRECTIONS:
NOTE: Use 1/2" seam allowance throughout.
- Cut one 54" square for the front.
- Cut one 54" X 48" piece and one 54"x48" piece for back.
- Press under 1" on one 54" edge of each back piece.
- Place the folded edge of the larger back piece along the Zipper teeth, centering the Zipper.
- Top stitch along the fold using a Zipper foot.
- Place the folded edge of the smaller back piece so it overlaps the folded edge of the other piece by 1/4".
- Sew along the Zipper teeth and ends to install the Zipper.
- Open the Zipper part way.
- Match the front and back pieces right sides together.
- Stitch around all four sides.
- Turn right sides out through the Zipper opening.
- Press seams flat.
- Topstitch 2" in from the edge on all sides to create a flange.
Rated 1 out of
5
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CathiC from
Hire someone who sews and communicates effectively
Whomever writes JoAnn project instructions is incompetent, and so is the review team. The company consistently publishes inadequate and error-filled project instructions, and goes forward without correcting mistakes that are clearly stated in reviews. That’s arrogant laziness on the part of JoAnn staff. The world is full of talented crafters who could write far superior instructions. Fire the current team and farm out projects to crafters with the requisite skills.
Date published: 2023-04-17
Rated 3 out of
5
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EquilibriumInventor from
Looks like they’re trying to give an alternative to the equilibrium float. But nothing compares!
Looks like they’re trying to give an alternative to the equilibrium float. But nothing compares! Besides the equilibrium float rolls up to fit in your purse or bag, no filling and no air pump or blowing needed!
Date published: 2022-09-13
Rated 1 out of
5
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Trexi from
Joann Online Does it Again
These are the worst instructions ever written... ever. It's a cute idea and looks like an easy enough project so I'm going to make one. I'll be sure not to follow the confusing directions, make my own outer case, and follow another helpful reviwer's instructions for the inner case (which were left off completely! ) and get the project done. Ridiculous.
Date published: 2022-07-11
Rated 3 out of
5
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Nan1 from
Interesting ptojest
Purchased the pre cut 2 yard outdoor material and bag of beans. Hope thats enough to keep it a float. Instructions are missing some steps. Cargo netting.?....
Date published: 2022-06-15
Rated 2 out of
5
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Karen from
It Floats,but......
This project has great potential. So I bought petticoat mesh to make an inside bag to put the bean bag balls in. (I didn't want one of the grand kids to open the zipper) It does float, but I am going to add another bag of the balls. This should fill it up enough to keep it on top of the water instead of sinking where you are sitting.
Date published: 2022-06-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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bfcusa from
Great fabric fun project
Love the Solarium Fabric, so many choices.This was fairly easy but the last part of the instructions were missing. For those who need them here are the final steps. After you sew the front and back together, turn it rightsize out.Next fold the three yards of mesh in half and sew all three sides leaving an opening of about 12"-18". Place the styrofoam pellets into the mesh bag and sew up the opening. Place inside the outer
"case" and zip up. This not only makes a good float but also a dog bed. My dog loves it. I am not sure I can get it back to use in my pool! I added a nylon handle on two opposite sides to lift it out of the pool easily. Fun project. Great value as buying one premade is slightly more expensive with limited colors but with the Solarium, you can choose a wide variety of colors and patterns.
Date published: 2022-06-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Charity from
looks fun!
I have not made this yet but I am looking forward to doing so. For those complaining about the remaining instructions....if you look at the bean bag filler it tells you it cannot be washed so you have to make a shell for the bean bag filler so the outside cover can be washed. The instructions for this project assume you know how to make the inner bag for the bean bag filler. That is where you use the cargo netting.
Date published: 2022-06-02
Rated 3 out of
5
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Jennifer from
Netting
What it doesn’t tell you is to use the netting to make a bag for the filler. If you make a bag with the netting, stuff it, and put it inside the cover made from the fabric. When you need to clean the cover, you take the bag of stuffing out.
Date published: 2022-06-02