How To Make A Quilted Room Tidy
If you're tired of constantly tidying up after your children and are looking for a fun and practical way to keep their toys and stationery organized, this project is perfect for you. Follow these steps to craft a vibrant wall organizer using lively patterned fabrics, complete with multiple pockets for convenient storage of miscellaneous items.
A quilted room tidy is a stylish and practical addition to any living space. This innovative and cozy home accessory combines the warmth of quilting with functional storage pockets, making it a versatile solution for organizing clutter while adding a touch of charm to your decor. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, a quilted room tidy offers a visually appealing way to keep your room neat and tidy.
Whether you use it to stow away magazines, remote controls, or children's toys, this quilted gem seamlessly combines form and function, elevating both the aesthetics and organization of your living space.
Material you need to make a quilted room tidy
- 17 x 7 in. (42.5 x 18cm) each of three different printed cotton fabrics
- 14 x 20in. (35 x 50cm) each of star print and polka dot heavy cotton fabric
- 42in. (105cm) of blue gingham ribbon
- 5 1/4 x 20in. (13 x 50cm) piece of plain green fabric
- Iron-on rhinestone transfers
- 2 buttons
Begin Making Our Quilted Room Tidy
Step One
Begin by folding the top and bottom edges of a strip of printed cotton under by 1/4 inch (5mm) and secure them in place with stitches. Position the strip onto the star-print fabric panel, ensuring that the raw edges on the left-hand side align, and leave approximately 1 inch (2.5cm) of space between the bottom edge of the strip and the bottom of the panel.
Create a 1/2-inch (12mm) vertical fold in the strip, located 3/4 inch (18mm) from the left-hand edge, and secure it with pins. Make a second 1/2-inch (12mm) vertical fold, this time 5 inches (12.5cm) in from the left-hand edge, and a third one, 4 3/4 inches (12cm) in from the right-hand edge.
Start Sewing The Pockets
Step Two
Repeat the process from step 1 with the other two strips, positioning each one so that the bottom is approximately 1 inch (2.5cm) above the top of the strip below it. Use your sewing machine to stitch vertically 1/8 inch (3mm) to the left of each fold across the strips only. Then, stitch horizontally across the base of each strip to form individual pockets.
Add Details To Our Quilted Room Tidy
Step Three
Divide the gingham ribbon into three equal lengths and attach one along the bottom edge of each pocket strip to conceal the bottom seam. Secure the ribbon in place with a zigzag stitch.
Tip: The folds in the strips create extra room within each pocket to accommodate larger items.
Add The Pieces Of Fabric For Hanging
Step Four
Fold the green fabric lengthwise and sew along the fold to create a tube. Turn it inside out to hide the seam and press it flat. Cut it in half to create two tabs. Fold each tab with the seam on the inside and pin them onto the main panel, aligning the raw edges and ensuring the fold faces downward, as demonstrated.
Let's Finish Making Our Quilted Room Tidy
Step Five
Position the polka dot fabric with right sides together on the front of the wall organizer. Sew around all edges using a 1/2-inch (15mm) seam allowance, leaving a gap in the bottom edge for turning. Turn the organizer right side out and press it. Fold the edges of the gap under and use slip stitches to close it. Apply rhinestone transfers onto the pockets and attach buttons to the tabs for added flair.
Now, you have a charming and functional quilted room tidy organizer with convenient pockets to keep your children's belongings tidy and easily accessible.
