How to Make a Bean Bag Chair Cover?

The coziest and most comfortable type of chair is a bean bag chair. It’s like sitting on a cloud. So you might want to customize it by making a cover for it that’s unique to you and cannot be found in stores.

It’s most likely that you have the few items required for this process at your disposal, but if not, you can easily find it in your local store for a low price. Plan a day to do this fun activity with someone in your leisure hour.

We’ll break down the steps of how to make a bean bag chair cover at the comfort of your home. So, read ahead and find out.

Why Do You Need a Bean Bag Chair Cover?

It is important that you know the reasons for having a cover for your bean bag chair, or else why would you go through the trouble of making it yourself. Here is a list of advantages:

Different

It can be useful to have a different cover for each chair so you can separate them from one another. This is especially vital if you own plenty of bean bag chairs around the house or office.

Unique Style

Choose any kind of design for your covers – whether it is a superhero, flowers, or a simple one. You can customize your cover according to your preferences.

Comfort

Having a cover makes it comfortable to sit on the chair in any position. Adults, teenagers, toddlers, and even pregnant women can sit on it and relax. This makes covers even more practical and worthwhile.

Cleanliness

Removable covers make it easy to keep things clean. If one is in the dryer, you can replace it with another one. In this way, everything is kept immaculate and germ-free. You don’t have to worry about guests leaving stains.

Cheap

Since it is really cheap to make a cover, anyone can afford it. It is cleverer to invest in bean bags rather than buying other expensive furniture items.

How to Change Your Bean Bag Cover

If you own a bean bag chair, you are likely to already have a bean bag cover. These following steps teach you how to change it up:

Step 1: Find the Zipper

Try to locate the zipper in one part of the circumference of the bean bag.

Step 2: Unzip

Once you find the zip, carefully unzip the cover by pulling the zipper from one part of the bag to the other.

Step 3: Unsew the Cover

In case there isn’t a zip and the cover is sewn, then unsew one part of it. Once unsewn, you can then take the cover off of the chair.

Step 4: Remove the Cover

After you are done unzipping or unsewing, remove the bean bag cover from the chair carefully.

Step 5: Do What You Desire

Now you can either wash this for later use or throw it away, whichever one you deem right.

How to Make a Bean Bag Chair Cover

Making a bean bag chair cover is easier than making a bean bag chair. All you need are a few good quality materials and your precious time.

Here are the steps:

Step 1:Gather the Materials

One of the most important things you will need is the material for your cover. You can decide what type of material you want.

It is natural to want a material that has your desired pattern on but do make sure to choose the one that has durability and lightweight. Try looking for fleece, cotton, or felt fabric. You will also need a sewing machine, fabric scissors, thread, and yarn.

Step 2: Cut the Fabric

We recommend you to use two sets of fabrics so you can cut three sections each in two of them. This will ensure that you do not run out of material later on.

Step 3:Make Layers

Make two sets of those three sections so you can sew them together. Sew only one side of each together and not the tips. If you are accustomed to using a sewing machine, this will not be a big deal since it is just basic sewing techniques.

Step 4: Start Sewing

Now put one section over the other to make layers. Start sewing the corners and sides but leave one hole unsewn so you can use it to put it over the bean bag.This method is a bit tricky, but if done accurately, it can spare you a lot of time and effort.

Step 5: Fluff the Bean Bag

This is an additional step to make things easy and smooth. All you have to do is fluff up the bean bag, so the stuff inside it is repositioned evenly. Now when you put the cover on, it’ll easily fit the chair without any hassle.

Step 6: Cover the Bean Bag Chair

Put the newly sewn bean bag cover over the chair. Check to see if every part of the chair is properly covered. Since you used two sets of fabrics, there shouldn’t be any shortages.

Step 7: Close the Hole

Since the cover is now over the chair, you can sew the remaining hole in. Furthermore, you can attempt to add a zipper instead of sewing it by hand. Adding a zip will make it easy to take the cover off later on.

Step 8: For Decoration

This step is dedicated to décor purposes. Wrap a piece of cardboard with yarn for a couple of rounds. Then take the yarn loop out of the cardboard and tie it up in the middle.

Next, pull the ends of the yarn down, wrap one inch from the top and trim the ends. Stitch the tassels to the ends of the bean bag chair cover to make it look pretty.

Step 9: Sit and Relax

You are done! Give each of your bean bag chairs a new look by creating a cover of your own choice of style and design. Sit back and relax on your brand new DIY cover.

Make Yourself a Bean Bag Chair Cover Today!

If you follow the aforementioned instructions, you will not face any problems regarding how to make a bean bag chair cover. As a matter of fact, this guide will help you do this job with the least effort but give the best outcome.

Keep in mind that if your bean bag chairs are mostly outdoors, then you have to choose materials that are waterproof and can withstand UV rays.

Good quality materials and time are the perfect combinations for this process. You can do this alone or with someone else in a short amount of time. Give this a go today, and you won’t regret it!