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in Freebies· Sew For kids· Sewing with Kids· Tutorials

Free Bean Bag Tutorial

We have been invited to a birthday party later this month and I wanted to sew something for the birthday boy that he could play with.

Bean bags are the perfect classic toy for kids of almost all ages. They are simple and open ended toys that can be used in so many different ways. They can not only be used for stacking, tossing and catching, this colourful collection can also be used for educational play such as colour recognition, matching, and counting.

Before I had even finished sewing these Parker was trying to run away with them, so I decided to make him his own set while I was at it.

I used heat transfer vinyl (HTV) to make the letters and numbers on my bean bags. You can cut these from HTV and iron on or make fabric appliques.

You could also try using fabrics with different textures, such as minky, satin, cord etc to turn the bean bags into sensory toys.

You will need:

-Fabric
-Filling (Rice, Plastic Pellets, Corn etc)

How to make them:

I used 6″ squares for the large bean bags and 4″ squares for the smaller ones. (You can use smaller or larger squares to suit you)

Cut 2 matching squares for each of bean bags you’d like to make. (I chose a plain colour for one side and character print for the other.)

-If you are applying HTV or applique do that before sewing squares together.
-Place 2 squares right sides together and sew around the edges leaving a gap big enough to turn and fill.
-Snip the corners and turn out, use a chopstick to push out corners
-Top stitch the 3 sides of the bean bag that don’t have the gap on them.
-Fill the bag with filling of your choice and top stitch that side to close the bean bag.

Free Bean Bags Tutorial. Great for presents and educational play.

Each bean bag seam is double stitched to provide extra security against breakage. You should check your bean bags regularly for wear and loose stitching. If you have used an organic filling such as rice, be sure to store your bean bags where they won’t get wet.

You can find some great games to play with your bean bags and a free printable booklet which is great to add when giving these as a present by clicking the link.

Another great idea for a handmade present is the Ultimate Bucket Hat. You can find a complete tutorial on how to sew it here.

Happy Sewing
x Gail

Filed Under: Freebies, Sew For kids, Sewing with Kids, Tutorials Tagged With: diy play, educational play, free tutorial, montessori

in Arts and Crafts· Bolster Bean Bag· Flosstyle Patterns· Sewing with Kids· Uncategorized

Bolster Beanbag

Photo Credit Jennifer Epp – Footrest size with sofa and moon top, with the optional handle.

The Bolster Beanbag release, Tuesday 27th of August 2019.

This is the first sewing pattern I have designed. It has been a dream of mine since I was 10. My son was the inspiration behind this pattern.

There are 4 sizes to choose from:

Footrest: perfect name for its use but also great as bed for a small pet.

Toddler: as the name suggests, perfect for a toddler or small child.

Kids/Adult: Great all-rounder for the family.

Adult Plus: This is the big-boy! I always see listings for the HUGE beanbags that one could dream of. This size for sure is a winner.

Adult Plus – Model is my dad who had to have one too!

There are 3 shapes for the top of the beanbag; round, moon and sofa.

From Left to Right: Round, Moon, Sofa


The Bolster Beanbag has a removable outer cover to allow for easy machine washing. Perfect to curl up to read a book, catch up on the latest Netflix show or just lounge around on this comfy, cushy beanbag.

https://flosstyle.com/product/bolster-beanbag/

Always great to remember dreams do come true! Thank you Gail for making it possible for me.

Filed Under: Arts and Crafts, Bolster Bean Bag, Flosstyle Patterns, Sewing with Kids, Uncategorized Tagged With: Beanbag, beginner, Bolster Beanbag, decor, sewing for kids, woven

in Flosstyle Patterns· Sew Along· Sewing with Braden· Sewing with Kids· Star Shorts· Tutorials

Star Shorts Sew Along

The Star Shorts Sew Along is starting soon and we have decided to do something a little bit different, my eldest son Braden will be sewing and making the videos.

​Braden has been telling me for a little while now that he wants to be a YouTuber when he grows up, I asked him if he wanted to help make some sewing videos for Flosstyle and he jumped at the chance. 

I’m so proud of the effort he has put into the sewing and making of the videos (I think I was lucky enough to make an appearance once before I was told that I was better behind the camera punching the record button for him) and can’t wait to share them with you. 

All the videos will be posted to our YouTube channel. 

And if you haven’t already got it you can grab the Star Shorts Pattern here. 


Happy Sewing
x Gail

Filed Under: Flosstyle Patterns, Sew Along, Sewing with Braden, Sewing with Kids, Star Shorts, Tutorials

in Arts and Crafts· Behind the scenes· Sewing with Kids· Things to do with the Kids

Spray Dying Fabric with the Kids

I have been eyeing of this white cotton lycra in Lincraft for months now, I always walk away without buying it because my boys and white don’t go well together. Today it was half price and I couldn’t leave it in the store any longer. I had originally thought that I would buy some liquid dye and dye the whole piece but when looking for the liquid dye I found this really cool spray on fabric dye. (bonus it was cheaper too!)

I asked the boys if they wanted to spray dye some fabric and they were both keen. I laid the fabric out on the lawn and let them go to town.

    

Apart from the blue can getting a blocked nozzle early in, the cans were pretty kids friendly to use and the boys had a blast. The finished fabric is now hanging up drying before I can turn it into clothes for the boys, I’m thinking it will be perfect for some Ventura Shirts for summer with all the bright colours.

Xx Happy Sewing

Gail

Filed Under: Arts and Crafts, Behind the scenes, Sewing with Kids, Things to do with the Kids

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