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Sew an Armchair Sewing Organizer

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Prepare the Pocket
Prepare the Pocket

Prepare the Pocket

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
  • Fold the 15" sides of the pocket creating a 7" X 22" piece. Press the fold. The fold will be to top of the pocket.
  • Stitch 1/2" from the fold along the folded edge.
  • Fold the 22" length in thirds and mark the top and bottom of the folds.
  • Insert the elastic in the casing the stitching formed, anchoring the elastic at both edges.
  • Gather the bottom edge of the pocket so that it is 14" wide, distributing the gathering evenly.
Note: The pocket divisions are adjustable to suit your needs. One large pocket could be left for things like yarn and knitting. Two pockets could be made for something like cross stitch so there would be a pocket for the hoop and a pocket for supplies.

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