DIY Hanging Pocket Organizers from Blue Jeans
Use a pair of old jeans to create a fun and practical hanging organizer for all your office or craft needs.
Equipment
- Sewing Machine
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Pins
- Iron
Materials
- 1 pair old blue jeans with back pockets
- 2 1-inch d rings for hanging
- coordinating blue thread
Instructions
- Cut out the pockets from the back of a pair of jeans.
- Use the legs to create a backing of two long pieces of fabric to place the pockets on.
- Place the backing pieces right sides together, pin, and sew around the sides and bottom, leaving the top open.
- Clip the bottom corners, then turn the backing right side out. Press with an iron.
- Cut two pieces of denim 2 inches by 4 inches to make the straps to hang the organizer.
- Fold each piece in half lengthwise, right sides together, and sew the side.
- Turn the straps right side out and press flat with the seam in the back.
- Turn the open top edge of the backing under 1/4 inch and press.
- Slide a D-ring onto each strap, fold in half, and pin them inside the open seam of the backing. a few inches apart.
- Pin the pocket into place.
- Sew a 1/4 seam all around the perimeter of the backing, encasing the straps.
- Sew the pockets onto the back by folding the inside stitching lines on the sides and bottom, leaving the top open.
- Use two nails or command hooks to hang your organizer and enjoy.
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