I saw this idea in a magazine recently, and had to try it out. We have a TON of old button up shirts that don't fit but are too cute to part with (although we do try to give our unworns once a month to Goodwill). This laundry bag takes under 10 minutes to make, and is easily hung in your closet or on a doorknob.
Besides being totally adorable, this bag is perfect for delicates (including stuffed animals) or travel- you can easily add a drawstring by folding the collar down to make a channel, and dump the whole thing in the wash!
First, take an old shirt, and lay flat on the floor. Cut off the sleeves, and then from the top of the shirt, cut a straight line down the body to make the bag straight. If you are using a shirt with stripes, this is very easy- just follow the lines!
Turn the shirt inside out, and sew up both sides. Then sew the bottom. (just like a pillow)
Turn rightside out, and you're done! If you want this to be extra secure, you could sew the front (next to the buttons) together- however I left it so that I can open up the bag easier.
I used a baby clothes hanger, as adult sizes didn't work for this particular bag. This was a women's size L- a Men's XL should be wide enough to fit an adult hanger.
To add a drawstring:
-Run a cord through the top of the collar, pin collar (underneath cord, so there is room for cord to move) and topstitch 3/4" from top of collar.
Don't throw out the sleeves! We have some more ideas coming up!
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