Growing in popularity not only in the United States, but around the world, Cornhole is quickly becoming a must-play game. It is popular for the simple fact that anyone can play it and anyone can have fun while playing it. Typically, most people buy their cornhole sets either through an online web store or through a local listing like Craigslist. The sets come complete with bags and boards. Most of the time, after several rounds of playing cornhole, the bags can start to deteriorate to the point that they may need to be replaced.

While there are plenty of outlets to buy new cornhole bags online, you can just as easily make them with a sewing machine, some canvas fabric, some whole grain corn feed, and a few stitches. high tinsel.

You can go to any local fabric store and pick up what is called a “duck canvas” cornhole bag cover. This fabric is extremely durable and thick. In order to make it more pliable, it is suggested to wash and dry the fabric before cutting it. This will eliminate any shrinkage that may occur.

Cornole bags measure 6 inches by 6 inches in regulation play. Since he probably won’t be playing any sanctioned tournaments in his backyard, he can probably get as close as possible with no problem. Try cutting 6 1/2-inch by 6 1/2-inch squares of fabric. He sews 1/4-inch seams on 3 sides and turns the bags inside out. Fill bags with 14-16 ounces of whole grain corn feed. Sew the final seam with double stitches and you will have finished making your first cornhole bag. Repeat the process 7 more times to complete your series.

If you can’t find duck canvas in your color, buy white and then dye the fabric. Be sure to wash the dyed fabric at least twice to make sure the color has taken. If not, simply re-stain until you achieve your color.