I made this beanbag for No.2 and No.3 Sons for last Christmas and, boy, has it been loved!
Not only has it been the comfortable resting place for tiny bums whilst reading “Biggles”, but I suspect it has also been a ‘plane during a re-enactment of said story as I discovered when I found a leg ripped out at the seam and tossed across the bedroom!
Hmmmm.
As the saying goes “Better to have been loved and broken, than never to have been loved at all”.
Well, OK, perhaps the original wasn’t worded quite like that but the sentiment is still appropriate!
Just look at those boss eyes, mis-matched ears and saggy body – what’s not to love?? No wonder The Boys played with it so much that bits started to fall off.
The trouble is, I like making new things and repair jobs were not as high on my priorities as a handmade Christmas was. Split seams and leaking polystyrene beads do not get my creative juices flowing, so procrastination set in.
After a couple of lonely months up in The Sewing Room, Doggy Beanbag finally reached the top of the “Must Do” list and this afternoon he was finally repaired.
Here he is in all his splendour, looking frightfully pleased at the thought of returning to The Boy’s Room to be subjected to all that love once more.
Poor thing……
For those of you who would love to own such an adorable beanbag, here is the pattern I used:-
January 9, 2015 at 7:41 am
Oh my gosh this is gorgeous, my grandsons would adore him!
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January 9, 2015 at 11:45 am
It’s definitely a favourite with my boys!
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January 9, 2015 at 11:04 am
Utterly gorgeous and fun!! No wonder it’s being loved so very much!! Have pinned the pattern to my pinterest board – a definite must make! Marianne xx
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January 9, 2015 at 11:46 am
I think the pattern is going out of print so you may want to think about getting it while you can. Or you can always borrow mine:)
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January 9, 2015 at 3:07 pm
It ís already out of print, but I’ve found a couple for sale on etsy. Oh, that is so nice of you – I might take you up on that generous offer, Sheila – thanks! Marianne xx
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January 9, 2015 at 1:54 pm
Awww what an adorable bean bag. My grand babies would all love him. I could easily make it into a “she” right? I have one grand daughter age 10, two grand daughters age 3 and four and one grandson age 2. Love them all to bits. This definately would be perfect. Especially since I got a brand new sewing machine for Christmas. 🙂
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January 9, 2015 at 2:09 pm
Those boys are so lucky to have you!!!!
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January 9, 2015 at 4:42 pm
What a fun beanbag, no wonder they loved it. I’m on the lookout for a plain pattern to recover the three very worn and sorry looking ones in our household. I must have a search on line to see if I can find a free one…
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January 9, 2015 at 5:01 pm
Can you just use the old covers as patterns for new ones?
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January 9, 2015 at 5:04 pm
I have thought of that, but I’m not sure. They look like lots of hexagons. Might have to have a closer look at how they’re constructed…
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January 9, 2015 at 7:01 pm
That is AMAZING. No wonder your boys love it!
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January 12, 2015 at 5:18 pm
Thanks Claire – they’re glad to have it back in their room, that’s for sure. Just waiting for another leg to be amputated….
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January 9, 2015 at 9:01 pm
Wonderful repair job – you would think he was brand new! I’m sure he’s set for many more Biggle’s Adventures now he has all his limbs back in place, best keep your needle and thread at the ready though….just in case 😉
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January 12, 2015 at 5:16 pm
He’s already taking some stick! Next time I’ll triple stitch all the seams I think:)
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January 11, 2015 at 10:09 am
Ohh that is so gorgeous! How lucky are they 🙂 Repair jobs are never fun sewing and always goes to the bottom of the list
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January 12, 2015 at 5:07 pm
Thank you! I’m glad I’m not the only one who struggles to find the motivation to do the dull sewing jobs:)
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January 11, 2015 at 10:48 pm
Gorgeous pattern. I really should make something similar for my boys.
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January 12, 2015 at 5:04 pm
I’m sure they’d love it! Whatever you make, be sure to triple stitch the seams for added strength….!
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January 9, 2018 at 9:35 pm
This looks amazing!! I love it
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January 9, 2018 at 9:37 pm
I still have the pattern if you ever want to borrow it – it’s out of print now😀
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January 9, 2018 at 9:42 pm
Thank you that is very kind!! I may well take you up on that sometime 😀
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