I think that it's really great to have a laundry hamper in your bathroom. It's very convenient, especially if you're getting ready in a hurry. But... sometimes we don't have room in our bathroom for a laundry hamper. So I started making hangable decorative laundry bags for myself and people that I know who just don't have the space.
There are two things that I like about this laundry bag. One, it saves space. You can easily hang it on a back-of-the-door hook. Two, you can match it to any decor. Just go to the store with a clear photograph of your bathroom colors, or a fabric or paint sample. Then choose fabric to match, as well as ribbon.
Here is what you need:
2 large pieces of fabric, about 2 feet wide and 3 feet long (you can change this if you need a larger or smaller laundry sack).
1 and a half yards of ribbon (1 and a half to 2 inches thick, your choice)
Thread (color of your choice)
A sewing machine
Step 1:
Make sure that fabric is cut to measurements above. Then take the first piece and fold over from the outside (the outside of the fabric should be folded to meet the inside). The fold should be about 3 inches long.
Step 2:
Sew the end of the fold. Repeat these two steps for the other piece of fabric.
Step 3:
Place two pieces of fabric together, both inside out (the outside of both of the fabric pieces will be facing inward).
Step 4:
Sew a half inch backward and forward on the very top of the fold on one side.
Step 5:
Cut the thread and move down to right below the fold seam. Then sew the two pieces of fabric together.
*This seam will not be seen, so if it is not perfectly line straight, it's not a problem.
Step 6:
When you get about 2 inches from the end, turn the fabric around so that you can sew the bottom. You do not need to cut the thread and start a new stitch unless you prefer very clean lines.
*You can leave less at the end if you are short on fabric.
Step 7:
Sew the bottom and turn about a half inch from the end. Then sew up the sides. Remember to stop right before you get to the fold.
Step 8:
Turn the bag inside out.
Step 9:
Place a safety pin on one end of the ribbon. Then put the safety pinned ribbon through the hole in the fold (the side where you last finished sewing). Pull it through by bunching up the fabric as you go along.
Step 10:
Pull the ribbon through and both ends into a bow so that it does not get pulled back into the fold.
It's finished!
This bag can easily be washed. Just wash normally with like colors. Make sure to securely tie the ribbon, knotting it if needed. The ends may fray after washing, but can be easily trimmed.
