All kids deserve a snuggly spot to call their own. Whether it’s for lounging, movie nights or just curling up with a good book, a pint-sized bean bag chair fits the bill. And while there are many of these available in stores, wouldn’t you rather make one as unique as your child? Complicated bean bag tutorials can be intimidating with all their sections and circle-ness. But what if I told you that with two pieces of fabric, one zipper and a straight stitch you could have an adorable kids bean bag chair in 30 minutes—would you believe me? Materials: two pieces of fabric (upholstery weight fabric is preferable), one 22″ zipper, 3.5 cubic feet of bean bag filling In the following directions, all seam allowances are 5/8″. 1. Cut two fabric pieces to 45″ x 32″. The fabrics can be identical or you can choose coordinating patterns for a two-toned look. 2. Turn right sides together. On the long raw edges, use a zigzag stitch to prevent fraying. Then straight stitch the same edges.
Due to the amount of abuse these seams will endure, I highly recommend using a small stitch length for durability. 3. Fold the fabric in half like a hot dog bun, matching up the sewn edges. 4. Starting from the folded side, round one end, removing approximately 6″ of material from the corner. 5. Open the fabric back up, and you should have a nice symmetrical curve on one side. Zigzag the raw edge, and again use your straight stitch to close. 6. Open the remaining unsewn edge. Keeping right sides together, fold in half the opposite way as shown below. 7. Sew your 22″ zipper into the center of this opening. I used an invisible zipper so it would be less noticeable when completed. 8. Finish your zipper installation by closing the zipper edge with a straight stitch on either side. 9. Turn the bean bag chair right side out and fill with beans! This kid-size chair takes exactly one bag of bean bag filling (3.5 cubic feet or 100 liters) to create the perfect plump.
There’s really no easy way to get those static cling-crazy little pellets inside without spilling a few. My best advice is to have two people holding the zipper open and a third person to pour—oh, and have your vacuum on standby! If this chair doesn’t beckon “come, relax,” I don’t know what does! Choosing to use two different fabrics means the bean bag chair is reversible too. Just flip it, and you’re rockin’ a whole new vibe—it’s two chairs in one! Whether you make one for your own child or give it as a gift, I guarantee this kids bean bag chair will become the new favorite snuggle spot. Keep in mind that bean bag filling pellets are a choking hazard! Because the zipper is accessible, please make these only for kids who are old enough to know better than to eat them. Editor’s Note: If you have any concerns about your child opening the zipper or you’re making for a young child, consider sewing the bag shut (knowing you will have to rip open the seam if you ever want to refill the “beans” and sew shut again).
It is never safe for a child to open the zipper or attempt to climb inside. CordaRoy's - Lime Corduroy Beanbag Chair - Full Sleeper CHAIR CONVERTS TO A STANDARD FULL-SIZE BED. A great night's sleep is in the bag. Comes complete with (1) Full Chair Cover and (1) Full Bed insert. Seats 1 Adult 42" Wide. Patented Full Bed inside (54 x 75 x 8). Changeable, Washable & Dryable Cover. Filled with Premium super soft Shredded Foam. Sturdy cotton/poly bed with safe-lock zippers. Vacuum-packed for easy transport. 42 x 42 x 32 inches #20,940 in Home and Garden (See top 100) #216 in Home & Kitchen > Furniture > Lounge & Recreation Furniture > Bean Bags 5 star56%4 star13%3 star8%2 star15%1 star8%See all verified purchase reviewsTop Customer ReviewsNot bad, but certainly not great. Lumpy and a pain to put away, but serves it's purpose.|Clever idea, Great product!The mattress flattens down so bad after a few minutes you can feel the hard ...| The CourdaRoy beanbags are perfect for anywhere|
Great seat, great bed for times when needed|My kids absolutely love this bean bag| Most Recent Customer ReviewsSearch Customer ReviewsEdit ArticleHow to Fill a Bean Bag Chair Widely popular in college dorms and family rooms, bean bag chairs are infinitely adjustable. They're available over the internet in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and fabrics. Filling (or refilling) them can be difficult though, so follow these steps, then take a rest in your new chair! Inspect the delivered package for damage. Inspect carefully your flat bean bag chair, checking for any signs of rips and holes in the fabric. Have a friend assist you in filling your chair. Sit in the chair. Add more filler if you'd like a stiffer chair. Relax and enjoy the best furniture that has come into your life for a long time. Show more unanswered questions Some prefer bean bag chairs to be about half filled for more of a "sink-in" feeling while others prefer it to be almost filled to the top.
Bean bag chairs may be purchased unfilled, allowing customization in the amount of filling to get exactly the feeling you want. Try to get a bean bag chair with quality stitching and a durable material such as leather. You want to make an investment in a product that will last and provide years of comfort. You can order additional filling. The most common type of filling is polystyrene, the technical term for Styrofoam which is also used to make Styrofoam coolers. The filling used in bean bag chairs is polystyrene that has been ground up into tiny Styrofoam pellets to provide a light and comfortable filling. Polystyrene gives you exactly the right comfortable feel. Polystyrene is also inexpensive and lasts. The chair conforms to an imprint of your body, which makes them so comfortable. You can also pound and shape the chair into any position you desire, and the reground polystyrene pellets will hold this shape. Purchase a bean bag chair with a zipper on the bottom to add more filling throughout the lifetime of your chair.
Over time the filling inside the bean bag chair becomes compressed through frequent use. The zipper allows you to add filling when required, vastly increasing the lifetime usefulness of your chair. Review testimonials that previous customers have left, to have a more confident and rewarding purchase. Shop around for a bean bag chair. Research to find out the options available as there are several online retailers providing quality products. If you decide to fill your bean bag chair with reground polystyrene make sure to purchase enough filling that you will have some extra left over when complete. Over time the filling will become compressed and settle as the air is pushed out of the chair. You can use the left over filling to refill your bean bag chair and keep it in like-new condition. If you have children, be warned that kids will often want to jump on the bean bag chair. All bean bag chairs are built to take abuse, but do have limitations. It's best to keep children from jumping off furniture or stairs and onto the chair.