Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: 🌞 🌧️🌈 Friday, September 6, 2024
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Can anyone recommend a decent bean bag?
I have wanted one for ages -just need a bit of flexible seating for the apartment. But I don’t really like the super synthetic material+polystyrene options and if I search for anything “eco friendly” I am looking at hundreds of dollars… Not keen on second hand (and I tend to keep things for YEARS).
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Many years go, when beanbags were first popular back in the 70s, I made one from corduroy. Lasted for quite a few years and was very comfortable. Would recommend getting a cheapie of the right shape from Kmart, ripping it along the seams and use the pieces for a pattern. Interior slightly smaller bag to hold the beans recommended. Then the outer bag can be washed as required. Linen for the outer bag would be nice, and very durable.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Yes I have been thinking about this. I am completely useless with a sewing machine but maybe I could convince a mate to help…
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Worth it to have complete choice of materials. Was actually quite easy to sew - lots of long straight seams. Would recommend putting the zip in first before sewing up the big pieces. Basic design was a largish hexagon with the zip in it, then six large trapezoids and small hexagon on top. Bound to be a yt video on the topic somewhere. Here’s one - that uses foam blocks not those horrible little beans. Pumpkin style Could use thrifted material too.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 2 months ago
Awesome. Thanks