How to Make an Old Jean Bedside Pocket Organizer

This is a super quick and easy project and I think looks pretty cute when it’s finished!

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Bedside Pocket Organizer – Materials Needed:

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Step 1: Cut Out your Pockets

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Step 2: Sew Pockets Together

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Next, find a strip of fabric that is the same width across as your finished pocket panel and about 5-6 high.

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Step 4: Interfacing

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I cut out one piece for each organizer I was making. I cut it approximately 1 smaller all the way around than my full bedside pocket organizer front panel (that’s what you sewed together in Step 3).

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How to Make an Old Jean Bedside Pocket Organizer

This is a super quick and easy project and I think looks pretty cute when it’s finished!

Bedside Pocket Organizer – Materials Needed:

Step 1: Cut Out your Pockets

Step 1: Cut Out your Pockets

Step 2: Sew Pockets Together

Step 2: Sew Pockets Together

Next, find a strip of fabric that is the same width across as your finished pocket panel and about 5-6 high.

Step 3: Add Top Fabric

Step 3: Add Top Fabric

Step 4: Interfacing

Step 4: Interfacing

If you want your bedside pocket organizer to be functional you need to give it some stability. This is what the interfacing is for.

I cut out one piece for each organizer I was making. I cut it approximately 1 smaller all the way around than my full bedside pocket organizer front panel (that’s what you sewed together in Step 3).

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