As the weather turns a little milder and clothes can slowly be hung outside again without fear of drowning in a sudden downpour, this patterned peg bag is a good way to jazz up the washing line. The one I made my mum many years ago is on its last legs, so for Mothering Sunday this year I've whipped up a new one for her. Here's how it's done!
1. I chose some clashing fabrics to live on the wild side, both from a set of fat quarters.
2. Picking a fairly plain hanger, I placed it at the top of the back fabric and drew around it, then squared down to the length I wanted it to be.
3. A 1cm allowance was added round the edges.
4. Placing the front fabric underneath, I cut around the outer line, then placed it onto some fabric for the lining (2 layers) and cut around that too.
5. For the opening at the front (to get your hand in!), I marked the centre point and drew a horizontal line where I wanted it to be.
6. Then created an upside down triangle, using a set square for accuracy, and drew a 1cm allowance around it. The corners were snipped so the raw edges could be folded under.
7. After pinning the raw edges under, I top-stitched them, 5mm from the edge.
8. The two top corners needed some reinforcing, so I added some of the other patterned material to the back and sewed it closer to the edge, then trimmed it neatly with pinking shears.
9. The final step was to sew up the sides, which can be done with a sewing machine or an overlocker as I chose to use for a cleaner look.
10. Pop the hanger in, and you're done!
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