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Simple-Sew Beanbags

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These beanbags are sewn on the sewing machine.  But if you're up for quick and easy...and you know how to use a sewing machine, or have a mom or dad that does.   This is really easy.  Kathy and I made 120 of the ones pictured above as party favors to give away at our wedding...it only took us a few hours (and most was stamping the name and date and painting a cross on each one.)  I turned one at each angle above so you could have a better idea of how they are put together.

What you need: 

1. 3 rectangular pieces of cloth 7 1/2 inches by 4 inches. 
2. Polly-pellets from Wal*Mart or some other store (birdseed will work fine...just don't forget and wash them.)
3. sewing machine and thread

• Step1:  Fold the rectangle in half so that it is close to making a square
• Step2:  Sew the two open sides that are next to the fold.
• Step3:  Turn inside out
• Step4:  Fill with at least 1/2 cup of pellets.
• Step5:  Turn in the top opening so all the edges are on the inside of the beanbag
• Step6:  For pyramid shape, pull the center of each side apart (so the other seems wind up in the center of each side) and sew all the way across that last opening.   (if you want squares...just sew across without pulling the sides apart.)