A fabric organizer can add a decorative touch to any room. Choose a fabric that complements your space.

The fabric I found inspired me to create pockets since the pattern repeats itself and it only seemed natural to create a seam between the two prints. I have two of these in my house. One we use for bills, and the other in the bathroom for ribbons, barrettes, and bows. You decide where it fits best in your house. It makes for a great gift too.

You’ll need:

  • 1 dowel (I used a support rod from an old orchid)
  • 2′ of a sturdy trim
  • 12″ x  8″ of fabric for the front of your organizer
  • 12″ x 9 1/2 ” of fabric for the back of your organizer
  • 12″ x  8″ of the same fabric you are using on the back of your organizer (I used a strong linen fabric for my backing.)

Directions:

  1. Press both fabrics to begin. Once pressed, pin your trim face down along the front fabric. Add and pin down your lining to the trim and front fabric piece.
  2. This lining will reinforce the front fabric from sagging. Sew together all 3 pieces, leaving a corner open to pull the fabric through. Pull through your front piece and then sew the hole closed. Now you should have the front piece of your organizer ready to go.
  3. For your back piece, make sure you choose a fabric that is supportive. Fold over the top seam wide enough to slip your dowel through. I made my fold-over 1″ wide. Press and then sew your seam down.
  4. Pin your front and back pieces together, inside out, and sew the edges and bottom together, leaving the top open. Turn your organizer inside out. Almost finished!
  5. Mark a middle point in the organizer to sew a straight line down that will separate your organizer into two pockets. Be sure to reinforce the top and bottom of the stitch for extra support. Slide your dowel through.
  6. Tie your trim onto each side of your dowel, creating the handle that it will hang from.