It seems to me that most of us want to get organized in one or more ways. Without going into details of what might be candidates for organizational efforts, which could run on for pages, this project is simple and might be useful for something as simple as being able to find a shopping list and cell phone as we’re hurrying out the door.

Supplies:

– Heavyweight, fusible web such as Floriani Stitch N Shape – 3 pieces – one of each size listed
– 7” x 10”, 7” x 7” and 7” x 5”
– fabric for base (front) 7-1/2” x 10-1/2”
– fabric for base (back) 7-1/2” x 10-1/2”
– fabric for big pocket: 7-1/2” x 14-1/2”
– fabric for small pocket; 7-1/2” x 10-1/2″
– fabric for binding; 2-1/2” x 45”

A rectangular or square ruler with grid lines, rotary cutter and mat are handy devices for this project.

Prepare the base:

1. Place the 7” x 10” piece of fusible web on the wrong side of the 7-1/2” x 10-1/2” front base fabric. Center the web and fuse. Trim the fabric to the edges of the web.
2. With the front fabric sandwich web-side up, place the 7-1/2” x 10-1/2” back fabric right-side up on the fusible web, center over the sandwich, and fuse.
3. Trim the back fabric to the edges of the web.

Make the pockets:

1. Fold the 7-1/2” x 14 1/2” piece of fabric wrong-side together to make a roughly 7” inch square and finger press. Insert the fusible web between the “flaps” of the square until an edge of the fusible web is firmly in the fabric fold. Fuse the web to one flap.
2. Open the fabric, remove the paper from the web, close the flap and heat again to fuse the fabric to both sides of the web.
3. On three sides of the sandwich – NOT the folded side – trim the fabric even with the web.

4. In the same manner, prepare the small (5” high) pocket using the 7-1/2” x 10 1/2” piece of fabric and the 7” x 5” interfacing piece.
5. Position the 5” pocket on top of the 7” pocket and then position both pockets on the base fabric, aligning the raw edges at the bottom.
6. Baste along the sides and bottom of the pockets 1/8” or so from the edges.

Finishing:

1. Bind using your favorite method.
2. Sew a button at the top center. Tie a piece of ribbon around the button so you can hang the organizer from a door handle.
3. Determine what door will be host to the organizer….  the idea is to put things you might need when you pass through a particular door in the organizer on that door. For example, put a shopping list and maybe car keys on the door to the garage. Let your imagination guide you.