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Kitchen Project: Plastic Bag Dispenser

March 31, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

As part of our family room/kitchen makeover, I am re-freshing our living area area by introducing lots of accents in white and aqua, with splashes of other colours. I have ordered some new fabrics and have lots of projects planned over the next few weeks. It will be fun to make some home furnishings for a change!

First up was a plastic bag dispenser to hang on the back of my pantry door to corral all the plastic grocery bags before they are repurposed as bin liners etc. The one I was using was tired and  in need of a re-fresh. I found some lovely Retro Kitchen fabric and teamed it with some pink gingham.

There are loads of tutorials around for plastic bag dispensers, but basically all you need is a piece of fabric the same size as a tea towel (20 x 25 inches); stitch it into a tube; hem each end;  thread through some elastic; and make a loop for hanging. A quick practical project!

One project down! Next up I am in desperate need of new pot holders/oven mitts; and pretty tea towels.

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  1. Terriaw says

    March 31, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    Great project to help keep those plastic bags organized. I never realized how easy this is to make. That print you chose for this bag dispenser is just perfect! Like it was made just for your kitchen makeover.

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  2. Chocolate Cat says

    March 31, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    Love it, such a simple thing to freshen up the kitchen!

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  3. The Thimblemouse of Country Crossroads says

    March 31, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    Thanks for posting this…Not a week goes by that I haven’t thought “I need to make a bag holder” – you’re just the inspiration I needed!

    Reply
  4. skaleczka says

    April 1, 2012 at 12:57 am

    Your bag holder is fab! love the colour combination :)I’ve made my holder few years ago and still think that it’s the best way for storing all the plastic bags 😉

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  5. Farah says

    April 1, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    What an organizing project…so useful and practical…Thanks for the superb idea…
    Hope you will enjoy a visit at
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    With love
    Farah

    Reply
  6. Ashleigh says

    April 2, 2012 at 6:06 am

    Love it so easy, quick & rewarding been meaning to make this for years it would free up my bottom draw!! http://www.dashesoflove.blogspot.com.au

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  7. Lillabilly says

    April 2, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    My goodness, that retro kitchen material is completely gorgeous!

    Reply
  8. Donna says

    April 3, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    I wish my plastic bag dispenser was this cute! Love your fabric choice…adorable!

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