Cornhole is a popular game, which is played widely in the Midwest. As you may already know, the rules for the game are simple; it requires you to throw corn-filled bean bags at a raised platform trying to get them in the hole. This game can be played at both tournaments and at special events such as parties and picnics.

You are in on the cornhole craze, but you may be wondering whether you should buy cornhole bags or whether you should make them yourself. There are several issues to consider when you try to make up your mind. If you and the sewing machine are at war with each other and you cannot hold a needle, then making your own bags is probably not the best choice. If you have at least basic sewing skills though, then you should consider making your own bags.

Regulation cornhole bags are made out of duck cloth because it is durable to prevent breaking, but not too heavy to let corn dust through. Apparently this helps the bags slide along the platform to make scoring easier. You can make your bags out of whole corn or fill them with weather resistant pellets which hold up better over time. If you are worried that you will not be able to stitch the bags tightly enough, that is another reason to consider getting them from a corn toss company. Additionally, you may not want to devote the time to perfecting making your own bags. In the end, it really depends on how skilled you are at sewing and whether flexibility and custom bags are really that important to you. Whether you decide to make your own or buy cornhole bags, you can get you gear and start practicing. You may be a skilled player before you know it.