Beanbags - how and why?!

[Sue Three Needles Find all posts View Profile Close Sue]

HI all,

I need help! I have just been asked to make up 2 children's bean bags. The customer has their own fabric for the top and she wants me to supply a contrasting fabric for the underside. I have never made bean bags before and can't find any info in my usual books, web searches etc. Are they just big cushions, filled with polystyrene beads?! Or is there a special shape they should be? Is there an inner lining and an outer (zipped?) cover? How big should a child's bean bag be? And how much should I charge?!

Thanks to postings on this and the Alternative Windows forum, I at least know how to fill the bags with the beads, but all else is a bit of a mystery to me!

Hope someone out there can help...
Sue

[Schuhby Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Schuhby]

Re: Beanbags - how and why?!

I have a fantastic pattern for a bean bag, it has it's very own head rest which comes up when you sit on it.. I'd suggest you use a good thick calico for the bag and and make a slightly larger cover. If you want a copy of this cover let me know, you're welcome to it if I can find it.

Philip

[Rosie BANNED USER Find all posts View Profile Close Rosie]

Re: Beanbags - how and why?!

Hello,

It must be the beanbag season. I have also been asked for beanbags today. Please could I have a look at your pattern Philip. It's sounds intriguing with a head rest.

[suel Pins & Needles Find all posts View Profile Close suel]

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Are there any special rules and regulations regarding the outer cover fabric. Does it have to be FR or upholstery weight?

Thanks.
Sue.

[alic Needle & Thread Find all posts View Profile Close alic]

Re: Beanbags - how and why?!

Hi philip please could you forward me the pattern ,daughters boyfriends would both like a bean bag for xmas so they can slob around just that little bit more !!! thanks ali

[Mairi Needle & Thread Find all posts View Profile Close Mairi]

Re: Beanbags - how and why?!

I would think the fabric would have to be fire retardant..Speaking from experience, We were about to go out one day when I smelled burning & on investigation found my beanbag synging against a radiator

[Adria Two Needles Find all posts View Profile Close Adria]

Re: Beanbags - how and why?!

Hi Phillip

I would be grateful if you could send me a copy of your bean bag pattern. I need to make one christmas for my nephew.

Regards

[Schuhby Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Schuhby]

Re: Beanbags - how and why?!

I have made bean bag pattern PDF for those who want it - I've put the download in the members area.

Philip

[JGM Needle & Thread Find all posts View Profile Close JGM]

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Hi Phillip

How do I get into that area? It is wanting a password but won't accept my one.....do I need another one?

Thanks

[Louise Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Louise]

Re: Beanbags - how and why?!

Hi JGM - have sent you a private message about how to access this area.

[Julie Evans Pins & Needles Find all posts View Profile Close Julie Evans]

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Hi Louise, just tried to access this area for the bean bag PDF myself but do not know the password - could you help me?

Julie

[Louise Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Louise]

Re: Beanbags - how and why?!

Have PMd you.......

[Tiggs Two Needles Find all posts View Profile Close Tiggs]

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Hi Philip,

Do you still have your beanbag pattern & if so would it be possiblr to have a copy of it please.

Kind regards
Kerry

[Schuhby Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Schuhby]

Re: Beanbags - how and why?!

I do.. pdf here..

Bean Bag Pattern PDF.pdf

[Baz Three Needles Find all posts View Profile Close Baz]

Re: Beanbags - how and why?!

Hi Philip

I too am looking at bean bags, can I please have a copy of your pattern too !!!

baz