Urban Organizer

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• Step 1

  1. Prepare your fabric
  For the main curtain: cut one 66 x 129.5cm (26 x 51in)
  rectangle from the main fabric and one 66 x 129.5cm
  (26 x 51in) rectangle from the lining fabric.
  For the print pockets: cut two 18 x 30.5cm (7 x 12in)
  rectangles; two 24 x 30.5cm (9½ x 12in) rectangles; two
  28 x 30.5cm (11 x 12in) rectangles from the print fabric.
  For the small pockets: cut four 15 x 18cm (6 x 7in)
  rectangles from the main fabric.
  For the pocket linings: cut two 18 x 30.5cm (7 x 12in)
  rectangles; two 24 x 30.5cm (9½ x 12in) rectangles;
  two 28 x 30.5cm (11 x 12in) rectangles; four 15 x 18cm
  (6 x 7in) rectangles from the lining fabric.
  From the interfacing: cut two 18 x 30.5cm (7 x 12in)
  rectangles; two 24 x 30.5cm (9½ x 12in) rectangles;
  two 28 x 30.5cm (11 x 12in) rectangles; four 15 x 18cm
  (6 x 7in) rectangles.
  From the webbing: cut five 25.5cm (10in) lengths.
  Begin by fusing the interfacing to the corresponding
  pocket lining pieces following the manufacturer’s
  instructions, then set them aside.

• 

  Step 2

  Sew the main curtain
  Fold the webbing lengths in half. Pin the ends of
  one folded length of webbing to the right side of
  your main fabric rectangle along the top edge, placing
  it 2.5cm (1in) in from the side edge, matching raw
  edges, with the fold facing inward. Pin a second folded
  length of webbing 2.5cm (1in) in from the opposite
  side edge. Pin the remaining 3 folded webbing lengths
  evenly spaced along the top edge. Tack the webbing
  in place.

• Step 3

  Place the lining rectangle on top of the main rectangle,
  right sides facing and matching raw edges. Pin and then
  stitch all 4 sides, making sure to leave a 15cm (6in)
  opening for turning.

• 

  Step 4

  Turn right side out, fold under the seam allowance at
  the opening and press. Top-stitch along the top and
  bottom edge, this will close the opening. I used a
  decorative stitch on my machine for the bottom edge
  to add interest; however you can use a simple straight
  stitch if you prefer.

• 

  Step 5

  Prepare the pockets
  If you wish to add embellishment to your pockets, do
  so at this stage by attaching ribbon or buttons, or using
  decorative stitches on the front of your pocket pieces.
  All of the pockets are sewn using the same method: place
  each pocket front piece with a corresponding interfaced
  lining pocket piece, right sides facing and raw edges
  matching, and pin along the seam allowances on all sides.
  Stitch the seam, leaving a 7.5cm (3in) opening at the top
  edge of your pocket for turning. Clip the corners of the
  sewn pocket.

• 

  Step 6

  Turn the pocket right side out. Fold under the seam
  allowance at the opening and press carefully. To finish the
  pocket, top-stitch along the top edge only, this will close
  the opening.

  Repeat this process for the remaining pockets.

• 

  Step 7

  Attach the pockets
  Take your two 15 x 28cm (6 x 11in) finished pockets;
  these will be the top pockets of your organizer. Place one
  of the pockets 13cm (5in) down from the top edge and
  2.5cm (1in) in from the left-hand side and pin in place.
  Repeat for the second pocket on the right-hand side
  of the organizer, leaving a gap of approx. 2.5cm (1in)
  between the two pockets.

• 

  Step 8

  Stitch the pockets in place close to the pocket edges
  around the sides and bottom edge of the pocket, backstitching
  at the beginning and end of your stitching.

• 

  Step 9

  Next, take the four 13 x 15cm (5 x 6in) finished pockets;
  these will be your second row of pockets on the organizer.
  Place one of the pockets 10cm (4in) down from the
  bottom edge of the top pockets and 2.5cm (1in) in
  from the left-hand side of the organizer. Pin in place.
  Repeat for a second pocket on the right-hand side.
  Place the remaining two small pockets evenly spaced
  between the outer two pockets, leaving a gap of approx.
  2.5cm (1in) between all the pockets. Stitch the pockets
  to the organizer.

• 

  Step 10

  Take the two 21.5 x 28cm (8½ x 11in) finished pockets;
  these will be your third row of pockets.
  Place one of the pockets 10cm (4in) down from the
  bottom edge of the previous row of pockets and 2.5cm
  (1in) in from the left-hand side. Pin in place. Repeat for
  the second pocket on the right-hand side of the organizer.
  Stitch the pockets to the organizer.
  Finally, take the two 25.5 x 28cm (10 x 11in) finished
  pockets for the bottom row. Place one of the pockets
  10cm (4in) down from the bottom edge of the previous
  row of pockets and 2.5cm (1in) in from the left-hand
  side of the organizer. Pin in place. Repeat for the second
  pocket on the right-hand side. Stitch the pockets to the
  organizer.

• Step 11

  The Urban Organizer is now ready to be hung in the same
  fashion as a tab top curtain from a rod attached to the
  wall or door. You will want to make sure it is fairly sturdy
  and secure to take the weight of your stored items.

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