How to Sew a Collapsible Baby Hamper

Collapsible baby hampers are a portable alternative to traditional stationary hampers. Collapsible hampers offer the convenience of space efficiency with the functionality of a traditional hamper. When making a collapsible hamper for a baby's bedroom, be sure to select a fabric that is completely breathable to avoid any dangerous circumstances once the child is a toddler.

Things You'll Need

• 2 yards plastic boning
• 1 yard cotton fabric such as flannel
• Scissors
• Matching thread
• Sewing machine
• Pins

Instructions

1. Select the desired colors of fabric and boning from a fabric store. Boning typically is located in the notions section along with the Velcros and elastics.

2. Cut a 1 1/2-foot-wide by 2-feet-tall rectangle from the fabric. This will serve as the sides of the hamper.

3. Fold the fabric in half, wrong sides out, and sew the long edges together.

4. Pin the boning in place so that it circles around the hamper in a spring shape. Sew the boning into position with a straight stitch.

5. Trace the hamper's shape onto the remaining fabric and cut out the circle for the bottom of the hamper. Sew it in place by matching right sides together.

6. Turn the hamper right side out and clip away any remaining threads.