Order in thoughts, work and things is a normal and necessary character trait of a modern person in the current difficult conditions of life in society. And therefore, many strive to ensure that things are in proper order and in their places. Clothes should hang in the wardrobe, and shoes should stand on the shelf. This also applies to other, smaller things: cosmetics, stationery and so on. An accessory called an organizer was invented specifically for their storage. It is noteworthy that making it from fabric or another, denser material will not be difficult even for novice craftswomen. This article will tell you how to sew a hanging organizer for things with your own hands and what are the main types of storage containers.
What is an organizer and why is it needed?
An organizer is a special stand with compartments (a box, a drawer), which, as you can guess from the name, is intended for storing small things (cosmetics, office supplies, etc.). It helps not just to put things in a pile, but to correctly distribute them by purpose, color. Organizers have become very popular recently due to their widespread use in the West. Today, a variety of models are produced for pens and pencils, tools, underwear.
The organizer itself is a container with cells for convenient storage and optimization of free space. It can be flat and small, or large and roomy. If you plan to buy one, you should find out its features or make such a chest yourself. A do-it-yourself organizer looks stylish and fits into the overall interior of the room.
Main types of organizers
There are several main types of organizers:
- wall-mounted (boards or other shelves);
- tabletop (stands with compartments);
- type "drawer" (dividers inside regular chest of drawers).
The organizer market offers a huge number of models made of wood, plastic, acrylic or even metal. Not all of them may suit a specific person, since their shelves may be too narrow and their desk may be too small. If you make the devices yourself, you won’t have to guess with the sizes.
Important! It is also noteworthy that these interior items can be made from almost any material at hand.
How to sew a travel cosmetic organizer from fabric
Cosmetic organizers are made mainly from textiles. Literally any fabric will do, but it is better to choose a dense and strong material that is not afraid of moisture, stretching and holds its shape well under the weight of the entire women's set of tubes and bottles.
The most suitable for going out is a case. It allows you to save space not only at home, but also in your handbag. To put it simply, a case is an ordinary fabric pocket with a clasp, which has many pockets. It is convenient to roll it up and unroll it back. You can also fix it with a cord or ribbon.
It is very easy to sew such a device, as it is made from a single piece of fabric, processed along the edges and containing many pockets for pencils, mascara and lipstick. Another option is a box. It can tidy up the workplace, and can be stored anywhere.
How to Make a Fabric Organizer
An original and beautiful organizer can be quickly made with your own hands from a simple piece of fabric. It is especially good for hairpins, tools, underwear or cosmetics. You will need:
- a piece of thick material;
- cardboard;
- threads;
- needle or sewing machine;
- ruler.
The step-by-step instructions are as follows:
- a rectangle is cut out of the fabric. Its size depends on the desired size of the organizer;
- the edges of the cut are stitched on a machine;
- a loop is sewn on, by which it will be attached to the wall or cabinet;
- Rectangles for future pockets are made from the same fabric. They can be made in different sizes and depths;
- determine the location of the parts;
- sew the pockets to the fabric using a needle or machine.
Important! If desired, you can decorate the device. Children can also help with this, as they always want to demonstrate their creative talents.
Car organizer made of jeans
This device is distinguished by its increased reliability and simplicity, because it is made of thick and strong denim. You can buy a special piece for this, but it will be much more practical to make the product from old pants. In this case, you can use not only the back pockets, but also the belt loops, which will serve as fixing elements for round objects.
There are many options for making a device from pants. You can leave the back part up to the knees, and cut off the remaining legs and sew them on as additional pockets. Another option involves sewing the pants into a rectangle with sewing on sections. In any of these cases, you need to provide for fastening to the back surface of the car seat or its cover.
Sewing an organizer for a needlewoman
The needlewoman organizer assumes the presence of special compartments for needles, threads, scissors and other paraphernalia. It is best to make fasteners from rubber bands. For work you will need:
- three pieces of felt 30 by 45 cm;
- floss melange;
- elastic band or rubber band;
- zipper for closing the organizer (30 cm);
- buttons;
- elastic cord;
- needles and scissors.
Sewing starts from the inside. On the cut, mark a line at a distance of 2 cm from the edge for inserting a zipper from the back. Elastic bands or elastic tape are sewn next to or below. Its slits can also be hidden under felt.
Next, sew on additional pockets from the same fabric. You can close them with rivets or buttons. When everything is ready, you can sew the inside to another piece to hide the back of the zipper and seams. If desired, you can also decorate the organizer with embroidery, appliques and other decorative elements.
Headphone Organizer
Headphones can also be cleverly folded into an organizer. You can make it yourself from a variety of items and materials:
- ordinary wooden clothespins;
- papers and old bank cards;
- felt and other fabric;
- oilcloth, leather or its substitute.
The easiest way is to use two wooden clothespins. They are opened, painted and decorated as desired and glued to each other with different sides. Wires can be easily wrapped around the clothespins and their ends secured.
A plastic card cut out in the shape of a fish skeleton also makes a good organizer. It has two fasteners on the edges to secure the headphones. You can make the device as shown in the picture.
Important! The felt or leather product usually looks like a soft toy or a pillow with fasteners for the wires. You can make it using the patterns that are abundant on the Internet.
Wall pocket
Another type of organizer is a simple pocket-bag that is attached to the wall. Its advantage is that it can be made from almost anything that comes to hand. The production itself will take no more than half an hour.
It also has its drawbacks. It is not divided into sections, as a result of which things will mix in it. The ideal hanging pocket is suitable for similar items: spools of thread, balls of yarn, small toys, tools.
DIY Jeans Wall Organizer
This option is similar to the one made for a car. It uses ripped or cut pockets, which are then sewn onto a piece of denim from old pants. This thing helps not only adults, but also children, who can avoid throwing their toys around the room, but neatly put them in pockets. This teaches people to be clean and tidy.
Important! A fabric organizer can also be used in the bathroom. Shampoos, toothpaste or combs are stored in it. For damp places, of course, it is preferable to use maple or leather instead of fabric, since the canvas will quickly get wet from water and steam.
Other types of handicrafts
You can also assemble a "storage" for your accessories from solid materials. Plastic, acrylic or wood are often used for this. Such options are ideal for placing them in a cabinet, on a table or shelf. They save space and allow you to keep all the necessary items at arm's length.
All you need to make them are wooden slats or boards, plywood and nails, which can be replaced with reliable glue. Finding plastic parts is a little more difficult, but they are much easier to work with.
Thus, it was told how to sew an organizer for storing things with your own hands (hanging and table), and also what types of these devices are. If desired, you can find many master classes on sewing or even knitting an organizer with knitting needles. Its great popularity is explained by its versatility, because the product can be used in a car, in its trunk, in a child's room and in a bathroom.
