{"id":21215,"date":"2012-04-19T09:00:25","date_gmt":"2012-04-19T13:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/?p=21215"},"modified":"2019-04-05T14:45:22","modified_gmt":"2019-04-05T18:45:22","slug":"3-homemade-clothespin-bag-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/3-homemade-clothespin-bag-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Clothespin Bag"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>The following is a post from contributing writer \u00a0<a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/At6r4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jackie<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Hanging laundry on the line is something I enjoy. Being outdoors seems to make the task of doing laundry more bearable. With 7 people in our family, one of whom is in cloth diapers, there&#8217;s definitely plenty of laundry. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>A few years ago I was using a plastic bag to hold my clothespins. My mom must have felt sorry for me because she made me a fabric clothespin bag. I later modified her idea and made a simple <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.blessingsoverflowing.com\/2010\/07\/placemat-clothespin-bag-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clothespin bag out of a placemat<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While I love my clothespin bags I thought it might be fun to take a look around my home and see what items I could use to make another clothespin bag for free. I accomplished this task and ended up with 3 &#8220;new&#8221; clothespin bags.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/clothespin-bags.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21323\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/clothespin-bags.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/clothespin-bags.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/clothespin-bags-300x120.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you are in need of something to hold your clothespins, then maybe one of these ideas will suit your taste, budget, and sewing skills.\u00a0You can make any of these bags in 15 minutes or less.<\/p>\n<h4>Supplies Needed<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Hanger<\/li>\n<li>Sewing Machine<\/li>\n<li>Thread<\/li>\n<li>Ruler<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>Hand Towel, Blue Jeans, or Baby Sleeper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Hand Towel Clothespin Bag Instructions<\/h4>\n<p>To make this clothespin bag you will need a hand towel and a hanger with a bar at the bottom. I chose a hand towel that was approximately 15 inches by 25 inches.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1354.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21289\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1354.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1354.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1354-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>1. Unfold the towel and lay the hanger on top of it near one short end. Fold that short end of the towel over the bar of the hanger 2 1\/2 inches. Pin it to the portion of the towel that is under the hanger.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1533.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21290\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1533.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1533-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Using a 1\/4 inch seam allowance, stitch the folded portion to the rest of the hand towel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1534.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21291\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1534.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1534.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1534-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Fold the bottom of the hand towel up 9 inches to make a pocket. Pin along the left and right sides of the towel.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1535.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21292\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1535.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1535.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1535-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. Again, using a 1\/4 inch seam allowance, stitch the two sides of the hand towel that you pinned in Step 4.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1537.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21294\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1537.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1537.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1537-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can stop at this point and your clothespin bag could be finished.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1538.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21295\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1538.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1538.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1538-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>However, if you think the pocket is gaping too much then you can sew a seam down the center of the pocket.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1543.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21296\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1543.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1543.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1543-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The pocket might be a good idea if you have two different types of clothespins you wanted to keep separate, or like I said, you thought the pocket was gaping too much without the seam. Here&#8217;s a look inside.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1545.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21297\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1545.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1545.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1545-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Blue Jean Clothespin Bag Instructions<\/h4>\n<p>To make this bag you need an old pair of blue jeans and a hanger with clips.<\/p>\n<p>1. Cut the blue jeans below the zipper so you have about 13 inches from top to bottom.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1547.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21298\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1547.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1547.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1547-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Turn the blue jeans inside out and sew the bottom closed. I used my serger but you can use a sewing machine.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1548.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21299\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1548.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1548.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1548-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Turn the jeans right side out and attach the hanger with clips to the back of the jeans.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1550.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21300\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1550.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1550.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1550-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Baby Clothes Clothespin Bag Instructions<\/h4>\n<p>To make this clothespin bag \u00a0you will need a baby sleeper and a child-sized hanger. I chose a 6-9 months sleeper that my daughter had outgrown and that had a set-in stain. A baby polo shirt would work as well and wouldn&#8217;t require any cutting.<\/p>\n<p>1. Cut the sleeper above the legs just above a snap.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1554.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21301\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1554.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1554.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1554-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Turn the sleeper wrong side out and sew the bottom closed. I used a serger but you can use a regular sewing machine.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1555.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21302\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1555.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1555.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1555-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Turn the sleeper right side out and slip a hanger inside. Keep the top snap open to make it easier to reach your clothespins.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1558.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21303\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1558.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1558.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/04\/IMG_1558-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As you can see you don&#8217;t have to spend any money or much time to have a functional clothespin bag.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have a clothesline? What do you use to hold your clothespins? Do any of these ideas appeal to you?<\/p>\n<p><strong>More Tutorials to Check Out:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/homemade-he-laundry-detergent\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Homemade HE Laundry Detergent<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/how-to-turn-a-dress-into-a-skirt\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Turn a Dress into a Skirt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/low-sew-purse\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Make a Purse from Jeans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/upcycled-t-shirt-rug-tutorial\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Upcycled T-Shirt Rug Tutorial<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/diy-projects-and-tutorials\/\" rel=\"noopener\">See all of The Happy Housewife&#8217;s DIY Projects and Tutorials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following is a post from contributing writer \u00a0Jackie. 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