The weather was so lovely, it seemed a shame to sit inside sewing. So this was an evening job.
Digital printed fabric unfurled before cutting
Cutting the fabric is much easier using a rotary cutter on a self healing mat. Make sure the blade is nice and sharp; I started with a rather blunt one, and realised I hadn’t changed the blade for quite a while. It cuts SO much better now.
Cutting with a rotary cutter is the easiest way to get neat edges
Neatly cut beanbag blanks
I worked out a quick method to sew them without cutting the thread each time, but of course they have to be separated at some point.
Video to follow…
Turning them inside out was a bit of a chore, but when done whilst watching The Woman in White, it was bearable. Using a collar turner to pocke the corners helped to make these crisp.
Turned beanbags ready for filling – thanks to Wilkie Collins for the entertainment
