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DIY Bed Pocket Caddy

Make a DIY bed pocket caddy perfect for a college student to use in their dorm room. With little space, this is helpful for extra storage.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: DIY Projects
Yield: 1 Caddy
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Sewing Machine
  • Scissors
  • Measuring tape

Materials

  • 3/4 yard of the main fabric
  • 1/2 yard of lining fabric
  • coordinating thread

Instructions

  • Cut out your fabric pieces into two 26 in. by 14 in., and one 14 in. by 10 in. of both fabrics, for the large pocket.
  • Cut another piece 9 in. by 8 in. for the smaller pocket. 
  • Start by making the small pocket.
  • Place right sides together and sew a seam all the way around leaving 2-3 inches open for turning.
  • Turn right-side out and press.
  • Top stitch the top of the pocket.
  • Pin the small pocket to the printed piece of the large pocket and stitch along the sides and bottom.
  • Run an additional line of stitching about one-third of the way in from the edge, from the top of the pocket to the bottom, to create another pocket.
  • Sew the large lining pocket piece to the large printed pocket with right sides together at the top.
  • Flip over and press.
  • Top stitch the top of the pocket.
  • Pin the last long print piece to the one with the pocket, with right sides together.
  • Sew along the entire outer edge, leaving about a 3-4 inch opening for turning. 
  • Turn right side out and press.
  • Top stitch the edges on the sides above the pocket and the top.
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