How to Make Clothes Pin Bags

Today I would like to show you how to make 3 different kinds of clothespin bags. Why would you buy these in the store when you can make them out of things you probably have at home. You can make these clothespin bags at home for little to no money. If you have a sewing machine or can borrow one this is what you will need, some scrap material, old towels and an old shirt.

The first clothespin bag I would like to show you how to make is made out of scrap material. First lay out the material that you will need to make your clothespin bag.  Draw around the top of your hanger to cut out the pattern. Metal hangers are the best to use to hold all the clothespins. Next cut a hole in the middle of the material for your opening. I like to reinforce my seams by sewing them twice. By sewing the seams twice, this makes the clothespin bag stronger. Inside out your clothespin bag and insert the metal hanger, now your first bag is done. This clothespin bag took me about 30 minutes to make. In my pictures, I will show you step by step how to make this clothespin bag.

                The second clothespin bag is very easy to make. All you will need is an old tank top with a low neckline. Sew up the bottom of the shirt and insert your metal hanger to hold your clothespins. This clothespin bag only took me 5 minutes to make.

The third clothespin bag is made out of old towels. Take your bath towel and cut it in half and use the other half for your pockets. Make a seam down the middle to make two pockets. I like this idea because this helps keep the clothespins in. Next make two strips to make ties and sew them onto your apron. This clothespin bag is nice to use because all you have to do is take the clothespins from your pockets and hang up your clothes. This clothespin bag took me about 20 minutes to make. Here are some pictures to show you how I made this bag. Have fun making these easy and inexpensive clothespin bags from Suzie Homemaker.