SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- 1yd 44" Wide Cotton Fabric for Top, Bottom & Sides
- 2 Coordinating Fat Quarters or 22"x 13" Fabric Remnant
- 2 1/2yd 27"x 1/2" Nufoam Batting
- Bag Bean Bag Filler
- Matching Thread
- Basic Sewing Supplies
DIRECTIONS:
NOTE: Use 1/2" seam allowance.- To print the patterns, click on the "Download Project PDF" button (above).
- Cut two 18" circles from top/bottom fabric.
- Cut three 7"x 12" from top/bottom fabric and 2 coordinating fabrics.
- With RST, sew the 7" x 12" pieces together into one long piece.
- Press seams open.
- Measure and if necessary, trim piece to 55".
- Mark quarter marks on both circles and top and bottom of side piece. (see illustration)
- From foam cut two 18" circles and a 12"x 55" piece.
- Baste foam to WS of top and bottom circle pieces and side piece using a scant 1/2" seam.
- Trim foam close to basting stitches.
- Carefully clip about every 1/2" just to the basting stitches along the long edges of the side piece top and bottom.
- Sew the 12" sides of side piece together about 2" on top and bottom, leaving an opening for turning and stuffing.
- Sew top and bottom circles to side piece.
- Turn RS out.
- Fill with bean bag pellets to desired firmness.
- Slip stitch opening closed.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
tdimo from
measurements are correct
this project is very cute making for my toddler grandchildren. The measurements are spot on and it goes together nicely. 9 side pieces total with 1/2 inch seams makes this exactly 55 inches long.
Date published: 2020-01-21
Rated 1 out of
5
by
pjsept57 from
Poor Instructions
Sewing (8) 7" x 12" pieces together (along the 12" length, which wasn't mentioned) will only produce a length of 53 using called out 1/2" seam allowance, and it needs to be at least 55" according to the instructions.
This is one of many mistakes in trying to make this. Someone should actually try to make one using these instructions or instructions should be proof read prior to advertising them.
Date published: 2019-10-09