Avoid clutter in your closet. Closet organizers are the answer. These easy sewing projects have multiple pockets, which gives you a dedicated space for each type of small item, such as socks and hose.
Closet organizers are fun and easy projects. Suitable for all skill levels, these can hang over the closet door or on hangers. By planning carefully, you can create a matching set of organizers for different purposes.
For the front of the organizer, use a fabric with a small-scale print. Then, select a matching, larger scale print or solid color for the pockets. Choose durable fabrics that can take a lot of wear. Since the back won’t show, use some sturdy fabric you already have on hand.
If the organizer is to hang on a door, make it narrow enough so that you have access to the door knob. To make full use of your closet space, create organizers that almost reach to the floor.
For the base or front of the organizer, you’ll need one large piece of fabric. This will serve as a foundation for the pockets. When cutting the organizer’s front and back, add seam allowances on all sides.
Cut a back piece the same size as the front. Place the right sides together, and stitch all four edges. For a closet door organizer that hangs on the door, leave an opening at the bottom so you can turn it. If you plan on attaching the organizer to a hanger, leave an opening at the top. Once the hanger is in place, slipstitch the opening.
Decide just how many pockets you want and what size they will be. These run in rows across the width of the organizer.
For quick and easy organizers, just sew one large pocket for each row. Make the pockets about two inches less than the width of the organizer. Then, after the pockets are sewn in place, divide these into individual compartments by running lines of stitches through all layers.
The depth of the pockets can vary from one row to the next. This measurement depends on what you plan to store in that particular section.
When you’ve determined the number of pockets and the appropriate sizes, cut the fabric for these, adding hems for the top and seam allowances on the sides and bottoms. Hem the tops of the pockets. Next, press the seam allowances before pinning the pockets to the front of the organizer. Sew the bottoms and sides of each pocket. Use trim or bias tape for a dressy, finished look.
The final step is to add tabs to the top of your organizer if you plan on hanging it over a door.
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