In 1968, Italian designers Francisco Teodoro, Cesare Paolini and Piero Gatti breathed new life into a mattress - a bag filled with hay or leaves. Sacco (a bag in Italian) was the same mattress stuffed with Styrofoam balls. Since then, frameless furniture has gained popularity in many countries.

A frameless bean bag chair is a fabric cover, 2/3 of the volume of which are filled with foam balls. When a person sits down in it, the grains flow under pressure into the free parts of the form. Thus, the frameless chair takes on a new shape every time, ideally matching the curves of the body. In addition to the classic version - "pears" - there are many other models, each of which dictates certain poses.

The technology for making frameless furniture is quite simple and affordable at home. Before starting work, you should decide on the following points:

1. How many covers the frameless chair will consist of. Ideally, the inner sleeve, which holds the filler, is duplicated by the outer, removable sleeve. It is sewn from a beautiful decorative fabric, it can be removed and sent to the wash without sprinkling the filler.
2. What fabric the frameless chair will be made of. The inner cover will take up most of the load. It is recommended to use a dense natural blended fabric or Oxford 400 polyester material for it. It is durable (will not disperse at the seams), lightweight (will not weigh down the chair) and impregnated with water-repellent substances. Thick, non-stretch fabrics are suitable for the outer cover. Keep in mind that pile materials will pick up dust and pet hair and will need to be cleaned more often. It is better to give preference to special furniture fabrics with dirt-water-repellent impregnation. These materials can be brushed or machine washed.
3. Children will feel comfortable in a chair of any size. But if you make it small, then no one except the child can use it. For a large-sized man, on the other hand, it is necessary to increase the patterns.

In this article, we will tell you how to make a do-it-yourself beanbag chair with a low seating position and a back of medium height - up to the middle of the shoulder blades. It will consist of one cover made of thick Oxford 600 fabric. It has a dense strong weaving, which allows it to be used for sports ammunition. The reverse side is rubberized, which protects the filler from water penetration and allows you to clean the chair without resorting to washing.

Necessary materials

• Oxford fabric 600 - 2.5 lm
• Strong reinforced threads No. 70ll
• Tractor or spiral zipper No. 5, length 30 cm
• Sewing machine and needles for heavy fabrics No. 100
• Tailor scissors
• Wax chalk
• Expanded polystyrene granules 3 kg (or 250 - 300 liters)
• Plastic bottle
• Scotch.

Do-it-yourself bean bag. Stages of work

Cut the material according to the following scheme, adding 1.5 centimeters to the indicated dimensions on each side for seam allowances. It is better to cut out the side details according to a pattern previously built on paper, then the details will be symmetrical.

Chip the back and bottom part face inward and grind down to the place where the zipper will be located, i.e. leave 30 cm of the seam unstitched. Sweep with a temporary hand seam, straighten the allowances, sweep and sew on the zipper. Cut the temporary seams.

Chip face-in and stitch front and back parts. Chip and sweep them with the details of the bottom and back.

All seams can be processed with an overlock or a seam - an imitation of overlock, which is available on modern machines. Alternatively, to reinforce the seams, you can fold the seam allowance in half and stitch over them.

Baste and stitch the front part. This seam should not be reinforced further. Unscrew the product. Lay a line along the perimeter of the front piece, securing a fold with a height of 0.7 cm. The resulting edging will strengthen the seam and give visual rigidity to the product.

Fill the case with Styrofoam balls. To do this, you need to take a plastic bottle of 1.5 liters, cut off the neck and bottom so that you get a pipe. If the bottle has a “waist,” even better. Open the bag with the filler, insert the bottle into it and wrap the bag with duct tape. Make sure that the throat of the bag is completely secured with tape and the balls will only spill out through the bottle. Unzip the chair and put the cover on the bottle. Close the zipper, fixing it at the "waist" of the bottle. While holding the area with your hand, turn the bag of filler over. Fill the chair about 2/3 of its volume. If there is too much filler, the chair will not "hug" and will be uncomfortable. If it is too small, then its fit will be too low.

All materials for the chair can be purchased at regular sewing stores. The only difficulty can arise with the purchase of a filler. It is sold by firms engaged in the production of frameless furniture or manufacturers of thermal insulation materials. An important point is the quality of the filler. Ideally, expanded polystyrene granules should be the same size - 4 - 5 mm. If the balls are too small, the chair will be heavy. If it is too large or multi-calibrated, then the fluidity of the filler will be lost, and you will have to distribute it inside the chair with your hands. Also, sometimes the so-called "crushed" is used for stuffing frameless bean bags. This is a recyclable material that is made from defective foam boards. Such filler does not flow at all, but only crumbles under the weight of the seated person and makes an unpleasant creaky sound. If the filler has a strong chemical smell, it should be ventilated for several days in the open air, for example, leave the bag of balls open on the balcony, or even pour them into a cloth bag.

• If you are settling on an armchair with a double cover, then the zipper on the outer one should be long enough so that the inner cover with the filling can be reached through it.
• It is better to buy a filler with a small margin, because during active operation it will shrink up to 25%.
• The finished chair should not be placed near heat sources and should not be bathed in the pool.
• If you have children, then in the place where the closed zipper dog will be located, it is better to sew an additional flap.
• Several small eyelets can be fitted to the outer faux leather case to allow air to escape between the outer and inner cases.
• To make the chair lush and not lose its appearance even when no one is sitting on it, the outer cover can be duplicated with a layer of padding polyester.

If necessary, do-it-yourself frameless furniture made from scrap materials will help you to accommodate your guests with convenience and comfort. The fact is that it is cheap, easy to manufacture, and also fits perfectly into almost any design. In addition, it is highly mobile and can be quickly and easily moved to another room or territory.

Frameless furniture design
In order to know how to sew frameless furniture with your own hands, you need to have an idea of ​​its design. So, the main distinguishing feature of this furniture is the absence of a rigid frame. As a result, it can take any shape, which makes it possible to be placed in any room. Such premises can be cafes, clubs, living rooms in residential buildings, bedrooms, children's rooms.

From a technical point of view, this type of furniture is 2 cloth bags. The first one is sewn from durable fabric and covered with a special filler. Since it is placed later inside the second bag, it is called the inner and the second outer. The latter not only ensures the reliability and durability of the furniture, but also shapes its design.
As for the materials used for sewing the described products, they can be:

artificial and natural leather;
various fabrics;
plastic.

To make the inner bag easy to remove, a zipper is sewn into its side seam or bottom. In addition, you can use buttons for this, although the zipper is preferable, since it is inconspicuous. It should be borne in mind that buttons can become a design element of your frameless furniture.

If you want to understand how to make frameless furniture with your own hands, in addition to studying its structure, you will also have to understand what kind of material it is filled with. It is a high-quality filler that will allow it to successfully compete with ordinary spring furniture. In most cases, expanded polystyrene is used to fill the inner bag.

This filler consists of white granules. They are round in shape and approximately 3-6 mm in diameter. These granules are good in that they quickly restore their original shape after the end of the mechanical action on them. This makes the frameless furniture soft and comfortable.
You can buy both the upholstery material and the filler at fabric stores or regular supermarkets. In addition, if you are interested in handmade frameless upholstered furniture, you should also explore the various options for combining bags. You can find them on hand-made thematic sites, where information on making frameless furniture with your own hands is posted, there you can also find patterns and photos of such furniture.
Pros and cons of frameless furniture
Like any other type of furniture, frameless furniture has its own advantages and disadvantages. The advantages include:

Convenience and an increased level of comfort. The fact is that the filler creates the effect of weightlessness, which makes it possible to relieve tension from the spine and completely relax it.
Absolute security. This type of furniture does not have sharp corners, which means that children cannot get hurt about them. In addition, the bags weigh no more than 10 kg, so if such an object falls on you, nothing bad will happen.
High degree of mobility.
Easy to care for and a high degree of environmental friendliness. The fact is that the materials for the cover or filler for frameless furniture are completely natural. They can be: satin, eco-leather, tarpaulin, genuine leather. Furniture covers are removable and easy to clean, and the filler must be replaced every six months. This allows you to easily and easily get rid of dirt, dust and harmful microorganisms that accumulate in it.
High degree of maintainability. So, for example, to repair a frameless chair, it is enough to replace the filler in it or sew up a torn cover.
The ability to become a memorable feature of the interior, since this type of furniture can have a variety of colors and shapes.

Cons of frameless furniture. There are not many of them. Its main disadvantage is the removal of the filler. The fact is that over time, the balls of expanded polystyrene lose their shape over time and frameless objects begin to "sag". As a result, the filler has to be replaced, which costs money.

Note! In addition, this type of furniture can not be used in all interiors. In the event that you have a classic or business setting in the room, ordinary cabinet furniture will suit you, and not soft multi-colored balls. In addition, they cannot be used where there is high humidity, as it can damage the polystyrene foam and fabrics.
In any case, this option for decorating the situation must be borne in mind, since do-it-yourself frameless furniture is made quickly, simply and is relatively inexpensive. Classic designs require carpentry skills, special tools, and highly complex drawings and sketches.

Having mastered sewing bags, you can not only furnish your home with them, but also organize a small production at home. Usually, such furniture is in steady demand due to its originality and simplicity. In addition, it can be easily transferred to another room or raised, if unnecessary, to the attic.

Selection of material and filler
If you understand how to make frameless furniture with your own hands, you should go to the stage of selecting and purchasing material for covers, as well as filler. In this case, it is worth immediately abandoning the use of materials such as calico, silk and satin, since during operation they will very quickly lose their appearance. In addition, you should not use artificial materials, for example, plastic due to its high fire hazard and the tendency to emit harmful substances when heated.

The most suitable material for this work is considered:
Velor, that is, a fleecy fabric that is vaguely similar to artificial fur, soft to the touch, velvety.
Flock is a distant analogue of velor. Great for kids room decor. This is due to the fact that this fabric does not fade, it is perfectly cleaned and easy to clean.
Chenille is a natural fabric with the addition of synthetics. These fibers increase the strength of the fabric, make it easier to care for and prevent it from rolling.
Jacquard. It is very similar to chennill, as it contains synthetic fibers. Outwardly, it looks like another type of fabric - boucle, while its loops do not open when an accidental puff is formed. The fabric is very durable, easy to wash and sew well.
Artificial suede. This type of wear-resistant fabric with a pile perfectly "breathes", does not fade, this fabric is easy to clean.
Artificial leather. It has an embossing, is not afraid of moisture, beautiful and durable fabric.
Tapestry, which is a natural fabric with a visible weave made of multi-colored threads, which allows you to create various patterns. This fabric is anti-static and extra strong.

To make, for example, a frameless chair, you will need to purchase fabric for sewing the outer and inner bags. In addition, you will need about 200-300 liters of artificial filler, zippers, reinforced sewing thread, scissors and a sewing machine. Also, if you need do-it-yourself frameless furniture, prepare patterns for it. For this purpose, you can take the schemes posted on the Internet on specialized Internet resources.
As for the paper for its implementation, then you will need cardboard, wallpaper or other thick paper for this. The patterns made with its help can be used repeatedly, so do not throw them away at the end of the work.
Bag chair manufacturing
Making frameless furniture with your own hands should start with simple products, for example, with sewing a bag chair. This piece of furniture will easily fit into any room interior. At the same time, even beginner hand-made fans are quite capable of making such a chair.

To begin with, you will need to take ready-made patterns and transfer them to the fabric with the help of chalk, while in this case it will be necessary to leave allowances for the seams of about 1-1.5 cm.Thus, you will need to prepare a blank for 2 bags: external and internal. In any case, it is necessary to calculate in advance the dimensions of such furniture so that there is enough material for it, as well as for it to be "written" into the dimensions of the room.
After the patterns are ready, proceed to the process of stitching the parts together. To do this, sew the wedges with the side edges, and then sew the top and bottom. At the same time, you will need to sew in a zipper.

Thus, you will complete a small bag. The large outer bag is also made in a similar manner, with a large zipper sewn into the last edge. If any decorative elements will be used, such as pockets or loops, they should also be sewn on at this stage.

After the bags are ready, you will need to insert the outer bag into the inner one and start filling it with granules. To do this, you can use either a funnel or a regular plastic bottle. To do this, the bottom and the neck are cut off so that one pipe remains.

This pipe will need to be inserted into a bag with expanded polystyrene granules and secured well with tape. After that, the zippers on the bags are unzipped. The bags are put on a makeshift pipe and secured with locks.
Next, the container with the granules is carefully turned over and they are waiting for them to start pouring into the inner bag. It needs to be filled by about 50-70% of the internal volume. If you want to adjust the rigidity of such furniture, then add more filler - it will become harder.

Note! If you are going to make your chair out of thick fabric, you will also need to sew special valves into it so that you can release excess air. In this case, it will quickly and in a timely manner adjust to the shape of your body. In addition, additional ventilation will not allow excess moisture to accumulate in it.
Business on frameless furniture
The production of frameless furniture with your own hands can be established on an industrial scale and a small business can be opened on this basis. At the same time, the minimum initial investment for its opening will amount to only 10,000 rubles in the provinces and 20,000 dollars in a large city. As for profitability, such a business can bring profitability of about 30-40% in Russia and about 200% in the regions.

Frameless furniture is mainly purchased by young people with an income above average, as well as by young families and families with children. For them, the use of such bags is good because they are soft and do not have sharp corners, about which the child can get hurt. Thanks to this, frameless furniture can be supplied to educational institutions: schools, kindergartens and kindergartens.
The price of the simplest frameless chair is 2,500 rubles and it is made within 3 days. For a start, you can sew them right at home, and later you can rent additional space. If the business expands, it will be possible to attract hired seamstresses.
You can sell finished furniture both via the Internet and through various trade exhibitions. Selling goods through the World Wide Web can bring you about 40% of your sales. If you want to increase your revenue, rely on dealer sales and corporate orders.

The bag chair is a comfortable frameless furniture that is suitable not only for adults, but also for children. The product will perfectly decorate the interior of a child's room, bedroom or living room. The chair is comfortable due to its compactness and light weight. If desired, it can be moved to another room, put into a closet or transported in the trunk of a car. You can do it yourself. Use the workshop to make a DIY beanbag chair.

These frameless chairs have the main advantage - the absence of a rigid frame. In the classic version, they are in the form of a pear or a drop. To select a design, you can view the photo. As a base, you can use a ball or a plain fabric in a bright color.

The furniture is presented in a bag with loose and soft filler. He seems to imitate a liquid. The effect is similar to when there is water in the inner case.

The furniture takes the shape of a seated person's body, evenly taking on its weight. After a couple of minutes, you will feel how the muscles and body relax, the load is removed from the lower back. An additional warming effect is provided by the low thermal conductivity of the filler.

Among the main advantages of a bean bag chair are the following:

• Thanks to the use of free-flowing filler, the level of comfort is increased;
• Frameless furniture is suitable for children, as it has no sharp corners and is environmentally friendly;
• Upholstered chairs are very practical, as they can be moved without any problems while cleaning the floors;
• The child seat fits perfectly into the interior with the right choice of model;
• Washing the removable cover is enough to maintain order.

If you are planning indoor renovations or a complete design redesign, don't throw out your chair. It is enough to add filler to it and sew a new cover to make it fit a new interior solution.

In the video: how can you use the chair bag.

Chair manufacturing (MK)

How to sew a beanbag chair with your own hands without mistakes? Understand the design of the product. It includes two elements - outer and inner covers. Balls of styrofoam or polystyrene are poured into the inner cover. As a material, ordinary coarse calico or lining material is used. There should be a small zipper on the filler bag. This will allow you to replace the balls when the previous ones crumple from frequent use.

A zipper and a small handle are attached to the outer cover so that it is convenient to carry the chair around the house. When creating a do-it-yourself beanbag chair in a master class, keep in mind that you need to choose a dense and wear-resistant material. Among them, you can choose a raincoat fabric, a leather substitute, jeans or a curtain fabric.

The following materials are used for work:

• filler in the amount of 300 liters;
• textiles for the inner cover in the amount of 3 m;
• two zippers, the length of which is 40 and 100 cm;
• material for outer cover about 3 m.

Before making a do-it-yourself beanbag chair, the patterns are transferred onto graph paper. You can do without it if you can make a pattern for fabric with soap.

Filler

Typically, foam beads or expanded polystyrene beads are used. This is the simplest and most hygienic material. The balls do not absorb sweat, odors and dirt. This is ideal if you plan to use frameless furniture in your dining room, kitchen, showroom or cafe. As for expanded polystyrene, insects do not start in it and it is non-hygroscopic. An ottoman made of this material is easy to sew and is the most affordable.

Are you wondering how to sew a pear chair using natural materials? When choosing an organic filler, furniture can be used in a room with low humidity. In the opposite case, the bags after sewing will begin to mold. The following natural fillers can be used:

• horsehair;
• wood shavings;
• down, feathers or wool;
• millet, rice or peas;
• seeds, buckwheat husks or grass.

If you plan to sew a bean bag chair from a sawdust pattern, consider their quality. When filling the pear with your own hands, inspect the shavings. All chips must be removed from it, otherwise there is a chance of getting a splinter or scratches. The easiest way is to use cedar shavings. Its smell is pleasant, but repels insects. Also, this filler has pronounced healing properties.

Important! A do-it-yourself pear chair made of fluff can provoke an allergic reaction. Don't use it for a nursery or plan to tailor it for an allergic person's room.

Stages of work

A suitable model of a frameless chair can be found in numerous photos. Then use the simplest stitching method available. With the materials available, you can get the job done quickly. The following step-by-step instructions apply:

1. Pattern. Before you start creating a frameless chair with your own hands, make a pattern. Find a suitable option, transfer it to the fabric with maximum precision. Do not forget to outline the allowances you will need for the seams. Carry bag chair pattern, saving space. This will use less fabric. At least 1.5 cm will go to the seams so that they do not bloom due to the strong tension of the material. You will need 6 wedges for each cover. One hexagon or circle will be required for the bottom and top of the product for each cover.

2. Formation of the outer cover. After creating a pattern for a bag chair with your own hands, proceed to stitching. Fold the two wedges together so the faces are on the inside. Sew 15 cm from the bottom and top to leave room for the 100 cm zipper. We sweep the zipper and sew it with a typewriter. Another wedge is attached to one side and the seam is ironed. Sew other parts in the same way. After that, the base is sewn with a bottom.

3. Formation of the inner cover. We sew this cover in the same way. But the exception is the zipper, the length of which is 40 cm.Stitch 45 cm from the bottom and top.

4. Stuffing. We pass to the very last stage. If you are using artificial material, stuff the bag with a respirator mask. Fill the pouch 2/3 full. This makes the chair softer.

So, using this step-by-step plan, you will get the job done quickly. Just buy what you need, make the pattern simpler and sew the parts. The resulting product must correspond to the design of the room in which it is planned to be used.

In this article I will talk about creating an original bean bag chair. How to sew it yourself, what material to choose. I will describe the properties of fillers, which are beneficial to use and which are better not to use. I will describe the sewing process and explain the features of this furniture.

How to make a beanbag chair with your own hands

A bean bag, an air pouf, a bean bag or a pear - frameless, comfortable, comfortable furniture. There is a resilient filler inside the fabric bag. Due to its simple design, it is possible to sew it yourself, even without having the basic skills of a seamstress.

Frameless furniture is made in 3 types - in the form of a drop, a ball and a pear. For each option, drawings, materials, tools and filler are used. It is necessary to decide on the choice of the shape of the furniture, draw up the drawings, prepare the material. Then connect the cut out parts of the material, and fill.

Material selection

The color of the material, its footage depends on the choice of the master and the drawings.

You will need 2 types of material - for the outer and hidden cover. A hidden bag is sewn from:

• polyester;
• satin, raincoat;
• mattress fabric;
• tisi.

These fabrics are not expensive and highly durable. The outer cover is sewn from tapestry, artificial leather, chenille. The fabrics are pleasant to the touch and do not get dirty quickly.

The selected material must breathe. There should be a possibility to remove the cover and replace the filling. The zipper is sewn into both bags.

Filler

Natural filler can cause allergies.

Expanded polystyrene is a quality filler for frameless furniture. But a mixture of silicone balls with expanded polystyrene is distinguished by its durability. Make this mixture yourself. If expanded polystyrene is bought for a low price in large volumes, then silicone is ordered on the forums, and delivery takes 2-3 weeks.

The filling of polypropylene and holofiber is also used for the pear chair. Polypropylene restores its original state, holofiber is mixed with polypropylene to improve softness. The mixture of fillers is water-repellent and antibacterial.

In addition to synthetic filling, rice or beans are poured into the bottom, which absorb moisture. Adherents of environmentally friendly products stuff it with bird fluff, a mixture of sawdust, horsehair. However, bird fluff can become damp and clump, wood shavings seep through the fabric and cause inconvenience.

Required tools

You will need a standard seamstress kit:

• scissors, centimeter, zipper;
• graph paper, needles;
• reinforced or silk threads;
• sewing machine, overlock;
• crayon, pins, pencils, thimble.

Overlocks are bought or made to order in the atelier. The thimble will protect your fingers from needle pricks.

Pattern creation

The standard dimensions of the outer bag are diameter 90 cm, length 250 cm.

The parameters of the bag are plotted on graph paper. The bag for the filler is sewn 2-3 cm less. The diameter of the circle is 70-72 cm. The lower circle is drawn in a quarter of the size, then, when cutting, the fabric is folded. The upper circle is made less than 20-25 cm. The part is drawn entirely, and a couple of cm allowance is left for the zipper. Leave 1-2 cm for the allowance for the side wedges.

Details are laid out from the inside of the fabric, they are placed compactly.

Sewing process

The pattern from graph paper is transferred to paper, cut out. Next, circle with chalk on the inside of the fabric. First, they draw the size of the pattern, then mark the centimeters for the allowance. Parts are cut out with an allowance. It turns out 6 side parts for the inner and outer bag, 2 parts for the bottom and, 2 parts for the outer circle.

The cut out parts are fastened with pins, sewn with bait, overlocked. Details of the lower and upper circle will be baited separately, leaving room for lightning. Sometimes zippers are placed on the side of the bag. The entire structure is hemmed, sewn on a typewriter. Then zippers are sewn in. The locks are sewn with a double seam for strength.

The inner is placed in the outer, and only then is it clogged with filler. It is not recommended to hammer the product to refusal, the chair does not accept the rider's silhouette poorly.

Put several bags of silica gel inside to collect the smell of the filler.

Features of the bag chair

Frameless furniture is durable, and is designed for the maximum weight of a person - 100-150 kg. Depending on the model, the chair bag is sewn in a single layer.

The dimensions of furniture when sewing yourself can be adjusted independently. In addition, it is more profitable to sew a chair yourself than to buy it on the Internet. The pouf is used as a gift.

It is enough to simply sew such a piece of furniture with your own hands. It is necessary to purchase material, filling, sewing tools. For a long service life, choose a synthetic filler. The finished product is placed in the living room, nursery, personal office or library.

The cover is sewn under the interior of the room, then there will be no question of determining the location of frameless furniture in the house.

Familiar furniture is not always convenient when you want more comfort and coziness. An alternative to traditional furnishings is a bean bag (or bean bag). It is distinguished by its soft and free-flowing ... The beanbag chair does not have a frame like other home furniture.

It is a transformable under load item that can be found in many modern homes.

Frameless armchairs, as a new trend, have recently entered our daily life and immediately won one of the first places among the most comfortable pieces of furniture. Due to the absence of rigid guiding supports and a back, the bag easily takes the shape of the body. The spine is under virtually no stress when sitting. Relaxing in such an armchair is good after a busy day, comfortably sitting down with a book or tablet.

During rest in such a chair, the back muscles relax well.

From the point of view of household aesthetics, the beanbag chair, due to its shape, reduces the number of rigid linear structures in the home interior - the atmosphere in the room becomes softer and more harmonious.

The free-flowing padding allows the chair to conform to the shape of your body, no matter what position you are in.

The third point is the ergonomics and light weight of the models. At any time, they can be moved to any corner or taken to another room, or even removed altogether (important when washing the floor).

The chair provides thermal insulation, keeping your body warm, which is just as important for back problems.

You can use different materials in the decor of the model, especially if you are sewing the bag yourself. An additional plus of a beanbag chair is a relatively low price.

Compared to traditional pieces of furniture, these models are much cheaper.

The bag is easy to clean or wash completely, you can change the contents to fresh or simply ventilate. Frameless designs are very fond of children.

From a safety standpoint, this is the most suitable furniture option for a short rest for a child.

Benefits of making DIY models

Purchased products are sometimes too expensive, and are quite simple to manufacture. So someone is looking for ideas how to sew a chair bag on one's own.

Materials for work can always be found at home or bought at a reasonable price without overpaying.

Any bag is suitable for sewing., which is easy to machine. For inner cover you will need a material of higher density that does not allow small filler particles to pass through the weaving.

For an outer cover, a fabric softer in texture, including one with a small nap, is suitable.

Do-it-yourself bag chair can be made more original and stronger than ordered in the store. They choose whatever shapes they like.

Cleaning the room is not difficult, because the light weight of the chair allows even a child to move it.

Sew the bag is quite light, and this is also an advantage of making products with your own hands. Just pick up the base, connect, process the seams ... Any housewife who has the skills to handle a sewing machine can handle this.

By choosing the right color for the cover and the type of material, you can support the design of any interior.

Required materials and tools

To sew a do-it-yourself beanbag chair for home , you will need inexpensive blanks and tools.

Materials (edit) , which are necessary:

• Dense - "raincoat fabric", satin, polyester, etc .;
• Loose (preferably expanded polystyrene, about one and a half kilograms);
• Strong threads;
• Paper for making patterns (graph paper or whatman paper);
• Short zipper.

Materials for making a bag chair.

For outer cover choose a softer fabric (flock, velor, etc.), although some prefer a more practical material, like tapestry. Textile for a frameless chair can be purchased or used from home supplies.

Purchase the filler in specialized departments of furniture or construction retail chains.

To make straight seams , you will need a tailor's machine - hand or foot. You will need chalk, pins, and scissors to outline, secure, and trim the pattern.

Design and construction: which ones to choose?

Can be done model of various shapes. The most popular are sphere, drop and pear. Another option is rectangular. It is "in tune" with the shape of a traditional frame chair. Its only drawback is that when sitting on it, such a structure will not look too symmetrical and neat.

To sew a chair bag with your own hands, look at samples from publications on specialized sites.

It must be remembered thatit will sag and wrinkle under load, so choose a more streamlined shape - so the folds are less noticeable. To to sew your model, you can useany color you like best and suitable for the interior. Inner cover dimensions are calculated depending on which age category the chair is intended for.

The parameters of the outer case will be slightly larger.

Materials (edit) for the design, select based on the intended shape so that the bag looks beautiful when unfolded. Everythingthink over the decor in advance.

Manufacturing process: step by step instructions

Sew a beautiful chair bag can be done pretty quickly. If you have already picked upand prepared the tools, then you can proceed directly to the implementation of your idea.

The option below is for a pear bag shape.

Pattern.

First you need make a pattern.

1. Prepare the templates by which you will measure the desired parts, taking into account the overlaps for the seams. Usuallyare made in the ratio: 6 (wedges): 2 (bottom): 1 (top).
2. Take designed for inner cover and straighten it. It is better to do this on the floor, since the volumes are large.
3. Attach the templates and secure them with tailor's pins.
4. Cut gentlyalong the outlined lines.

It is recommended to remove excess threads from cuts of cotton fabric before use.

Sweep away and sew one by one. This must be done carefully and slowly.

To sew all parts, use the medium sewing mode on the sewing machine.

Too large will give "holes" through which it wakes up... Seams it is necessary to make doubles so that the structure is stronger. In the lower part, leave one open segment - pour through this "neck"... Then carefully sew in the zipper.

To make it convenient to pour in the filler, you can use the method shown in the picture.

Internal seams be sure to sweep in order tonot disheveled and not dispersed.Repeat the same steps for cutting and sewing the outer cover. Insert a small zipper into it. This is necessary in order to remove it for washing.

Attach a zipper to the bottom of the canvases with pins and sew it on a typewriter.

Align the cover completely to the shape of the bag and close the zipper.

If you want to sew chair-"drop", then the details will be needed less. These are 2 sides, 1 bottom and 1 top.For a "sphere" or "ball" shape, you need 12 pentagonal pieces and 20 hexagonal pieces.As you can see, the "drop" is a less labor-consuming type of bean bag and the most convenient to sew. However, all forms will require the skills of calculating patterns and the ability to sew and process joints.

And most importantly, keep pets away from the litter. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to clean them from the foam balls later.

The final stage is decoration

For inner cover no finishing required - this is the basis. And the outer one can be decorated with decorative elements. Its role can be played by simply a fabric with a pattern - the same tapestry.

By saving a lot of money and gaining useful skills, you will get a comfortable and stylish interior element for your home.

If monophonic, then you can do application in the form of asymmetrically located geometric shapes or images. Such additions look quite interesting and unusual. To do this, take a material of excellent color and make patterns according to the cut out patterns.

In modern interiors, frameless armchairs are usually used, corresponding to the main color scheme of the room.

If you don't want to be seen seams , then you can hide them with a special cape. It may not completely cover the chair. For this, any soft material with a pile is suitable, even long, like the skin of a wild animal, artificial astrakhan fur and other options. They make the seat even more comfortable, and give the interior a cosiness and informality. It is only necessary to process the edge of the cape before covering the structure.

This decor is suitable for the bedroom, and for the nursery, and for the living room.

If there are several frameless chairs, then they can be decorated either in the same style or in different ones. In the living room, place them in the appropriate areas - next to the coffee table, sofa, in front of the TV.

Having made repairs, just order or sew a new cover, and the chair will not disturb the design harmony of the room.