Slowly but surely, I am working away at a few projects that have been stacked in my sewing room for a really long time. One of them is a custom wall organizer inspired by this one I saw on s.o.t.a.k handmade. I have some specific size requirements so I knew I would need to make the pattern to my own dimensions - probably why it has been ignored for so long..
I usually have zero confidence in my ability to sew 3D items like this organizer so I decided to just pull some older fabric from my stash - that way if I messed up, I wouldn't be disappointed.
Once I drafted up my dimensions, it was time to start cutting and sewing. First up was figuring out the curved pockets for the front. Svetlana provides a template but my organizer is a bit wider and I wanted a bit different shape.
Thanks to the great tutorial, it went together pretty easily. I did decide to use fusible fleece rather than the stiff interfacing suggested. It worked pretty well but I might try the stiffer interfacing in the pockets next time. Once I finished up the outer binding it was time to cut and install the grommets.
I have to say, this was a nerve wracking process! I was so afraid I would make a mistake or cut the holes too large. The template and the instructions for these grommets had been lost ages ago so I was on my own.
But take a look! I took my time and everything went together perfectly.
As I was finishing up this project, I realized how great this organizer would be for rulers. I divided the brighter orange pockets in my organizer so the rectangular rulers fit so nicely.
I might just have to make a second one for in my sewing room. So even though I finished up this project, it looks as though I still have the same number of items on my to-do list!
And here it is on the wall. I needed something in the area I meet with clients that holds my patterns and magazines.
I am so pleased with the results!
It was sure a nice confidence booster. Maybe now I can finish up a few other projects I have been dreading...
The weekend is on its way! I still have one more week of my staycation so I am hoping to get a few more projects checked off my list before I go back to working on client quilts. Time is flying by!
A Quilted Passion
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14 comments:
I love this wall organiser. You did an excellent job, grommets and all. Congratulation! Thanks for the link to the pattern. I think I need a few of these organisers. ;^)
Great project, we could all use one to hang rulers away safely and another one for bills/mail. Thanks for sharing.
Great job and thanks for the idea... Good gift idea too,
Nice tutorial - would be easy to add extra pockets if needed :)
Super cute wall organizer!! Grommets - you're a far braver woman than I am.. these big ones are REALLY scary! but it looks like you did just fine :)
Your organizer turned out so well Cyndy that you should have every confidence now in making 3D objects!
It looks great and is a very nice way to display your patterns and magazines. I know what you mean about not having great confidence in 3D sewing, and I'm glad you took your time as this turned out so nicely!
Another great way to organize! I think you nailed it from grommets to designing what works for you!
Hey, this looks great! You did a great job with the grommets and the pockets. Really why you'd feel uncomfortable I can't imagine. It's obvious to me that you are more than capable of handling this project.
I always get a bit nervous about 3D sewing as well. You just really don't know how it is going to turn out until it is too late sometimes. I think you did a great job! What a great organizer.
Your organizer looks great and so useful! I like the shape of the pockets!
What a great finish. Super pattern and love the fabric.
What a neat-looking way to keep things organized! This would be a great sewing project to use for holding cards too. (I'm in Christmas in July mode.)
Nicely done! Looks like you should have a little more confidence in your ability to make 3D projects! Thanks for linking up with TGIFF @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge!
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