How to Make a Clothespin Holder

Warm weather brings into our homes the smells of sun dried clothes and wind blown sheets. For most of us, that means clothes lines and lots of clothespins. But where do you keep your clothespins when they are not holding up clothes on your line?

By following the instructions below, you can make your very own clothespin holder.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 9"x12" piece of fabric
• Sewing Machine
• Matching Thread
• 2 "S" hooks
• Ribbon

1. 
    
   Clothespin Holder Fabric

   Cut a peice of fabric 9" x 12".
   
   Select a fabric that won't thin and wear away quickly, like denim or canvas. Old denim pants legs work best.

2. 
    
   Clothespin Holder top seam

   Fold over edge of fabric on each end and stitch (9" width). This will be the top edge of your clothespin holder.

3. 
    
   Clothespin Holder

   Fold fabric in half, right sides together, top seams matching, and stitch down both sides of your clothespin holder.

4. 
    
   Clothespin Holder Loops

   Cut two lengths of ribbon, about 4" each. Fold each piece in half and stitch loops in the center over side seams of clothespin holder.

5. 
    
   S hooks

   Insert "s" hook in each loop of clothespin holder.

6. 
    
   Clothespin Holder

   Fill with clothespins and hang clothespin holder on your outside clothesline.

Tips & Warnings

• Instead of ribbon, use scrap pieces of fabric by folding fabric in half long wise, tuck fabric ends inward, and stitch up both sides of fabric.
• Use a pair of plyers to squeeze end of "s" hook closed.
• Don't forget to bring your clothespin holder in out of the rain, least your clothespins will get wet.