Cut It, Sew It, Stow It: Organizers For Your Home (annie's Sewing)

A how-to guide for creating organizers suitable for every room in the house, this sewing manual includes patterns, tips for organizing each space, and instructions for new stitching techniques. Sewers achieve new skills while making useful items for the home or practical gifts for others. Eye-catching fabrics and embellishments—including buttons, snaps, zippers, and decorative threads—make for sensational, designer-quality items. Clutter-reducing projects include “Closet Hanging Pockets,” “Craft Room Hanging Buckets,” “Kitchen Bag Hamper,” “Stow Away Pillow Cover,” and “Wardrobe Accessory Hanger.” "As you work through the book, you'll find an organizer that's suitable for nearly every room in your home. Along with the project, there is a tip for organizing that space, so as you add new organizers to the room, you can take the clutter out. Each project also provides an opportunity to learn a new skill or incorporate a technique you may not have tried. You'll find two fearless techniques in the Stow Away Pillow Cover and Wardrobe Accessory Hanger projects. Does your machine have decorative stitches you've never tried? Give them a workout on the Closet Hanging Pockets or Craft Room Hanging Buckets. These projects also make great containers for gifts; consider the Kitchen Bag Hamper as a unique housewarming gift. Include some towels, hot pads, and serving utensils and you've created a wonderful presentation in a reusable box"--Publisher description Basic sewing techniques Mudroom hanging pockets organizer Entryway mail & key trays Stowaway pillow cover Napkin & utensil boxes Plastic bag hamper Accessory hanger Bedside saddlebag Hanging buckets Playroom toy baskets Office wall organizer Sources. Great variety of projects for the home that are easy to make.