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Lady sews 12 cheap brightly colored beach towels and fills with 600 crumpled plastic grocery bags.


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I love a project that solves two problems at once, and these oversized patio floor cushions do exactly that: they turn a stack of inexpensive beach towels and an avalanche of saved plastic grocery bags into cheerful, durable extra seating. If you entertain outdoors, have kids who sprawl on the deck, or simply want a low-cost way to make a patio feel more inviting, this is one of those surprisingly practical ideas that looks playful and works hard.

As someone who spends plenty of time thinking about texture, layering, and how materials behave in real life, I appreciate that this project is less precious than many sewn home décor pieces. The towels are forgiving, the plastic bag fill is lightweight and water-resistant, and the finished cushions are big enough to lounge on with a cold drink and a plate of grilled food. They are especially good for covered patios, porches, and three-season spaces where you want comfort without spending a fortune on store-bought outdoor cushions.

Bright beach towels, plastic grocery bags, and sewing supplies laid out for making patio floor cushions
Bright beach towels, plastic grocery bags, and sewing supplies laid out for making patio floor cushions

Materials

12 cheap beach towels, standard size about 30 x 60 inches each

600 clean, dry plastic grocery bags, crumpled loosely for filler
1 spool heavy-duty polyester thread, 250 to 300 yards
24 to 30 sewing clips or straight pins, for holding thick towel layers
1 fabric measuring tape, 60 inches
1 fabric marker or tailor’s chalk, 1 piece
1 hand-sewing needle, 1 piece for closing the final opening if needed 

Instructions

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