8+ DIYs to Make Cornhole Bags or Bean Bags

Cornhole board games are popular and the perfect outdoor sport to spend a lazy summer afternoon. You can make your own cornhole bags at home with some easy tutorials to guide you well. Prepare this game for the summer and enjoy in your lawn throwing these soft pillow-like bags on a board with a hole to be aimed at.

Here we have put together ways to kick start your summer with these DIY cornhole bags. These bags are easy to make and lasts long when made with the right material. Choose one or more if you like and have fun designing them.

Supplies Needed for the Project;

Cornhole is also known as bags, tailgate, doghouse, Baggo, sack toss, or bean bag depending on the region you stay in. A set of cornhole game has a total of 8 bags per set, 4 each of 2 different colors. Bags are approximately 6” x 6” squares in dimension. The bags are easy to make at home and are cheap too. It’s very cost-effective when compared to the commercial ones available in stores. You need some simple supplies to start making them.

• Scissors, Ruler, Masking Tape, Glue
• Sewing Machine/Needle
• A strong and durable thread (mostly polyester)
• Fabric – Usually Duck Cloth
• Cornhole Bag Fill – Corns (traditionally used), synthetic corn, resin pellets.
• Funnel – Makes it easy to fill the bags with the corn.
• Weighing Scale – To accurately weigh your bean bag fill.

How to Make Cornhole Bags at Home

1. How to Sew Cornhole Bag

   You can use Cotton Duck material for the cloth, use corn for the stuffing and double stitch the cloth along the inner sides as mentioned in the tutorial for a lightweight but strong bean bag. Use contrasting colors as they complement each other more than anything else.

   

   Cornhole Bags DIY

    

2. DIY Cornhole Bags

   A common material used to make this filling bag is Duck Fabric. Use heavyweight thread for a durable bag that would bear the flings towards the hole in the board. Vibrant hues will make the game more interesting.

   

   Directions for Making Corn hole Bags

    

3. Cornhole Bean Bag Tutorial

   Make the lawn game more exciting by using a printed cloth or theme prints of your favorite team. Just make sure to use a tough one so that the fillings of corn/beans or similar filling do not fall off. Make a set set of these bags for a fun game.

   

   DIY Cornhole Beanbags

    

4. Instructions to Make Cornhole Bag

   Follow this elaborate instruction to effortlessly make an entire set for the game. To be double sure of not tearing the cloth, stitch and glue the seams after filling each bag.

   

   How to Make Cornhole Bags

    

5. How to Make Regulation Cornhole Bags (Official Cornhole Bags)

   For accurate measurements use scales and remember to stitch only 3 sides before filling the bags. Use a funnel for easy filling of the bag from the third non- stitched side. Follow this step by step tutorial to make a long-lasting bag of cornholes.

   

   DIY Official Cornhole Bag

    

6. Homemade Burlap Cornhole Game Bag

   Using burlap will make durable and light bags. For a better version, carve the base with more than one holes, each representing different points.

   

   Cornhole Bag Tutorial

    

7. Make Your Own: Cornhole Bag

   

   Cornhole Bag Directions

    

   A pleasant weather calls for a good outdoor game and this cornhole game is perfect. You can easily customize the pattern of the bags and the base and create your own rules. There is no turning back for hours after you start this competitive yet light-hearted game.