Step Six

Fold the fabric in half as shown above.

Step Five

On the long edges use a reinforced stitch such as a zigzag to prevent fraying, then straight stitch the same edges once more. Use a small stitch length to help strengthen these edges.

Step Four

Layer RIGHT side together and pin.

Step Three

Cut one each of the outer fabrics 115cm x 80cm (45″ x 32″). (Total two pieces)

Step Two

Sew the broadcloth together, leaving an opening big enough to fill the liner with the bean bag filler. Turn the liner inside out and fill. Once filled, pin the opening closed and machine stitch or sew by hand.

Step one

Cut two pieces of 115cm x 80cm (45″ x 32″) white broadcloth or muslin for the lining.

Two 115cm x 80cm (45″ x 32″) pieces of plain white broadclothTwo 115cm x 80cm (45″ x 32″) pieces of durable upholstery type fabricA 56cm (22″) zipper100 litres of bean bag fillingSeam allowance = 1.5cm (5/8″)

Materials

Quick & easyBean Bag Chair

Step elevenTurn RIGHT side out, stuff with liner

... and youare done!

Step Ten

Sew the zipper into this edge.

Step nine

Open the unsewn edge and keeping right sides together as in image A, match the seams as shown in image B, to place zipper properly.

Step eight

Zigzag the curved edge and once again reinforce with a straight stitch.

Step Seven

Starting from the folded edge at the bottom as shown in the photo, round one edge removing approximately 15cm (6″) of fabric at the sewn end.

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