Book Beanie. . . does anyone have one?

[KimberlyinMN]

Ah.. I think my gussets aren't wide enough. (That sounds bad, doesn't it? LOL)  I was reading on a website about gussets and they mentioned the standard gusset is 2".  I measured down from the corner 2".  I'll try to figure this out more on Sunday.  It's kind of fun to experiment.

[sandrahd]

Hmmmm... Okay, I've sewn my first one. After putting in one 2-lb bag, which only seems to be about 1/3 of the beanie.... Sandra, how much does yours weigh?  I'm starting to think that I should have just used dry beans.  (BTW, I cut my rectangles down to 12" x 14".)  I'm one of those measure once, cut twice kind of people, so I'm actually quite amazed at how well this is going.

Mine actually weighs very very little. . .I'd say less than a pound.  There are 2 types of poly pellets: the hard ones used in dolls and soft ones that are polystyrene and look like styrofoam.  I used the soft ones. 

[KimberlyinMN]

Mine actually weighs very very little. . .I'd say less than a pound.  There are 2 types of poly pellets: the hard ones used in dolls and soft ones that are polystyrene and look like styrofoam.  I used the soft ones. 

Ah.... LOL Yep, that would certainly make a difference.

[Tippy]

You guys are so clever!

[chay]

Sandrahd, this is just what I'm looking for only I want to make one that would hold books.  Is the one you made at 12 x 14 big enough to hold a paperback or medium sized hardback?  Also, what is the width of your gussets?  I'm heading to Joanns for pellets.  Thanks!

[maries]

Sandrahd, this is just what I'm looking for only I want to make one that would hold books.  Is the one you made at 12 x 14 big enough to hold a paperback or medium sized hardback?  Also, what is the width of your gussets?  I'm heading to Joanns for pellets.  Thanks!

Alice makes these - see The Coyl Cushion thread.   Besides the supply costs to make one, people that have tried mentioned the pellets go everywhere.  Alice does an awesome job and reasonably priced.   

[guiri]

Thanks, I did the two rectangles sewn together and squared off 3 corners (gussets. . .although a typical gusset is a separate structure).  I had some of the poly-styrene pellets left over from another project.  I think I got them from Hobby Lobby. 

I'll get a lot of use out of it!

Sandra

I just looked them up an amazon and yes, HELL of a lot better than the ones on amazon. Great job!

[twistedsister]

Hi everyone.   I am sooo very new to this.
I have been playing around with sizes of "bean resting"  (our name for the bean holers for the kindle and things). My daughter came up with it.
Anyway  i found the 7" x 9" was a little small so am going to try a 9" x 11"  and if you square off the 3 corners ( that dont have the little loop)  about 2" - 2 1/4"  it sits fine.
I put the foam beads in a bucket and use a funns i made from a 3ltr milk bottle and a 1cup measure all is good when filling them.            JUST DONT SIT UNER A CEILING FAN
I also made a little one for a phone holder and a bigger one for my tablet  works a treat.
Hope this info helps ad good luck with the sewing it i fun.    ;-)