{"id":900,"date":"2010-12-31T17:04:34","date_gmt":"2010-12-31T22:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/?p=900"},"modified":"2011-12-20T20:46:23","modified_gmt":"2011-12-21T01:46:23","slug":"an-organizer-for-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2010\/12\/31\/an-organizer-for-the-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"An Organizer for the New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy New Year to you all!\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all of you who have read my blog and told me how much you enjoy it.\u00a0 May we all continue to learn and grow in the new year.<\/p>\n

As Christmas gifts for my quilting group I\u00a0 made several of these cute little organizers.\u00a0 Finally, this week I got around to making one for me.<\/p>\n

\"mug<\/a><\/p>\n

It’s simply a cover with pockets that goes over a mug.\u00a0 I was able to pick up the mugs for 49 cents each at my local Salvation Army.<\/p>\n

Although the pattern says you need 1\/2 yard, you really only need two 10.5″x11″ pieces of fabric (I managed to squeeze\u00a0mine out of a fat quarter), plus a 3″ x 19″ piece for the outer pocket.\u00a0 You can get two of these mug covers out of one package of extra wide double fold bias tape.<\/p>\n

\"mug-caddy-pattern\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The pattern is Simplicity 2450.\u00a0 Although\u00a0I thought the pattern was really cute, the directions were somewhat lacking.\u00a0 Here are some tips to help you:<\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/span><\/strong> Cut out pattern 2 times in main fabric and once in fusible fleece.\u00a0 Fuse fleece to wrong side of one fabric piece, layer other fabric piece over fleece, right side out, and baste around all edges. (The fusing and basting really help to keep things from shifting around.)<\/p>\n

\"mug-caddy-001\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 2:<\/span>\u00a0 <\/strong>There are stitching lines for the pockets on both ends of this unit.\u00a0 One set goes on one side, and one on the other.\u00a0 You’ll see why later.<\/p>\n

To mark these I folded back the pattern at the edges of the lines, laid it on the fabric and used a ruler to line up my marks.<\/p>\n

\"mug-caddy-002\"<\/a><\/p>\n

(Sorry about the blurry photo!)<\/p>\n

Here they are, all marked:<\/p>\n

\"mug-caddy-003\"<\/a><\/p>\n

You’ll also need to mark the stitching lines on your outer pocket piece.\u00a0 The pattern envelop suggests you use plastic mesh or pet screen.\u00a0 The directions inside mention using clear vinyl.<\/p>\n

What I ended up using was called “scrubbie mesh.”\u00a0 (I guess folks are making their own scrubbies?)\u00a0 I like the idea of using this because, a) It won’t collect dust in the corners and, b) I can see what’s in there rather than losing things in the bottom of the pockets.<\/p>\n

Step 3:<\/span><\/strong> Bind the straight edges of both pieces with double fold extra wide bias tape.<\/p>\n

\"mug-caddy-004\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 4:<\/span><\/strong>Fold the inside pocket section up on the fold line. aligning raw edges,\u00a0and stitch on the marked lines to make your inside pockets.\u00a0 Make sure to backstitch securely at the top edges of the pockets, as these will receive a lot of wear and tear.<\/p>\n

\"mug-caddy-005\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 5:<\/span><\/strong>Pin the outer pocket section, aligning the marked lines.\u00a0 Stitch on the marked lines, again, making sure to backstitch securely at the top of each pocket.<\/p>\n

\"mug-caddy-006\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 6:<\/span><\/strong> Pin a pleat into excess fabric at bottom of each pocket.\u00a0 Pin sides of pocket section, matching raw edges.\u00a0 Baste along entire outer pocket section.<\/p>\n

\"mug-caddy-007\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 7:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 Baste velcro pieces on side opposite pockets.\u00a0 Make sure to have one piece with loops up<\/strong><\/em> and other with hooks down<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0 (Very important!)<\/p>\n

\"mug-caddy-008\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 8<\/span><\/strong>: Bind remaining raw edges with bias tape, folding under ends at beginning and end.\u00a0 (Don’t worry if the ends don’t come out too neat, they will be hidden inside the mug.\u00a0)<\/p>\n

\"mug-caddy-009\"<\/a><\/p>\n

That’s it, all done!\u00a0 Now you just tuck the narrower section inside the mug, attach the velcro pieces under the handle and you’re ready to be more organized.<\/p>\n

If you like this project, but think you might want it to be bigger, check out Simplicity 4232.\u00a0 This will make covers for five gallon and five quart buckets.<\/p>\n

\"Simplicity<\/a><\/p>\n

Here’s to a more organized New Year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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