Hanging Laundry bag.

As many of you know my family and I recently moved and when we did I acquired a laundry room. I have never ever had my own washer and dryer, which I must say is awesome, No more scrounging around for quarters or spending Jesse's days off at the laundry-mat. Oh and not only did I get a washer and dryer I got a whole laundry room/storage room! I have been to a few friends apartments who have had there own washer and dryer but it is located in their kitchen or bathroom. Which I am not knocking by any means (a washer and dryer is a washer and dryer period) Just saying its nice not to have my dirty clothes out in the open. However if you do have your washer and dryer in  a high traffic area this project would be perfect for you! My laundry room is very narrow so having a laundry basket on the floor doesn't work so well. That is why I decided to make this hanging laundry bag. I just love how convenient it is! With the right fabric It would look much nicer and uncluttered hanging on your wall that a boring laundry basket ever could.

You will need:
Approximately 1 to 1 1/2 yards of fabric depending on how large you would like the bag to be.
3/4 yard bias tape
thread

Scissors
Sewing machine
bowl/plate/something round for the opening
two hooks  for hanging 


Step One: Cut out your pieces. Decide how large you would like your finished bag to be. Measure and cut out two pieces. one for the front side and one for the back. Then cut out another piece the same width as your bag and  6 in tall. This will be the flap that hangs over the back. (When the bag is full of laundry this extra opening will make it easy to empty out. However It is not completely necessary. then cut out two strips for your loops. the size is not too important as long as they are big enough to easily fit over the hooks when you hang the bag.

Step Two: Take a bowl or a plate and place it on what will be the front side of your bag with the wrong side of the fabric facing up. Make sure you place it towards the top of the bag and in the middle. Trace the circle and cut it out. Once you have done that sew the bias tape around the circle completely covering the raw edge on the front and back side. Sew your loop strips to give them a finished look. Hem the piece that will make your back flap.

Step Three: Line up the back flap with the front side of your bag right sides together. fold your loops in half and line them up as well. The loops should be between the fabric and not visible except for about 1/4 of and inch sticking out of the raw edges. Pin and sew the raw edges together. Press your seam.

This is how it should look before you sew (above) and after to sew and press (below)

Top stitch across the top. Take the fabric for the back side of the bag and line it up with the front side right sides together. Make sure the flap is lifted up and not in the way. Pin and sew then turn right side out press and sew a top stitch all the way around.

 Hang and use!