subject: Cornhole is Life Lessons, too [print this page] Author: Dave Roth Author: Dave Roth
Cornhole is a popular game that is good for the family on many fronts. First, Cornhole is just fun. And addicting. Two, Cornhole is a family friendly game everyone can participate in, regardless of age. Cornhole games in the backyard are a good place for your kids to gather with their friends to have a good time and you know where they are and what theyre up to.
But had you thought of Cornhole as a way to teach your kids some important life skills. One example you can use Cornhole to teach your kids to sew. Its easy for you and your kids to make your own Cornhole beanbags. You only need some fabric, corn or other filler material, and a sewing machine.
To make it more fun, why not take a quick trip to a fabric store to get some awesome fabric. (Note that the bag material needs to be heavy duty, so use a duck cloth or other sturdy material for the bag, but you can make a bag cover with some other fabric.)
Plan to make at least 4 bags, although 8 bags will work better for teams. And while youre making bags, you might even want to make extras incase you have a blowout or other bag disaster in the middle of a game. Being prepared with backups will keep a game on track well worth the time to make a few extra.
To make a bag, cut out 2 pieces of fabric that measure 7 x 7. Pin them together, inside out (right sides together). Sew a 1/4 seam on three sides. The fourth side youll need open to fill it.
For your seams, try using a combination of stitches for increased durability. Sew it with a straight stitch first, then go over it again with a zig zag stitch for added durability.
When it comes to the 4th side, you can either leave it unsewn as we mentioned earlier, or you can sew it up about half way. Turn the bag right side out through the open hole and fill it with whatever filling you will be using.
Now that your bag is right side out, fill it with 2.25 cups of corn. The bag should weigh 1 pound, actually. Make sure the weights are as even as possible among all bags.
Next, turn the unsewn edges in and sew up the opening. Be sure to use a double stitch on this edge, too.
Thats all there is to it! Your bags are ready to play and your child has begun to learn a new skill.About the Author:
Dave Roth runs the SC Cornhole Game website, a store devoted to the game of Cornhole. They are suppliers of cornhole bags, corn hole boards, and cornhole sets.
