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Sewing for the Home ~ Hanging Bed Organizer
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Amanda shares how to make this simple and effective hanging bed organizer. Be sure to check out Amanda’s intro and (very fun) Kiddio blog too! |
I love my bed. It’s soft, it’s cozy, but all too often it’s cluttered with the book I’ve been reading, my eyeglasses, my notepad and pen… With no bedside table I was without good place to manage these necessities (save the floor which is, in fact, not a good place to store your glasses) until the birth of the Hanging Bed Organizer.
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It slips between the mattress and box spring to hold the little things you need to keep close, and thanks to a clever strip of non-skid rug pad or rubberized drawer liner it won’t be pulled out by the weight of even the heaviest books. |
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Process:
Cut a 20″ wide by 48″ long strip of of your fabric.
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Fold the fabric in half lengthwise, right sides together. Stitch across the short side to make a loop, the turn right side out and lay it flat. Press folded ends (you know you want to skip this, but don’t–it makes it infinitely easier to stitch the seam binding on). Finish one folded edge with double-fold seam binding. |
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Fold the bound edge up by 8″ to make a pocket, then trim the bottom corners of the pocket off into a quarter-round (not too much, you just want to avoid having to deal with stitching the seam binding around a corner). Cut a 9″ length of seam binding. Slip one cut edge under the binding on the pocket edge and stitch it vertically onto the front as a divider to form two pockets. Trim excess. You’re almost done! |
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Use the remaining single length of seam binding to finish the two long sides and the bottom, following the rounded corners. See how easy this is with those rounded corners? Trim excess seam binding and reserve. |
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Make a sandwich with either the rest of your seam binding or a strip of scrap fabric on top, the 20″ by 10″ strip of rubberized shelf liner/non-skid rug pad in the middle, and the top edge of the organizer on the bottom (the seam binding keeps the shelf liner from sticking to your presser foot). This is the trick…it keeps the pocket from sliding out from between the mattress when you slip in a couple of books (hey, it’s only a good idea if it works!). |
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Slip it between your mattress and box spring and load it up! |
I love this and will be making one for my side of the bed. Great to keep track of all the things that seem to wander off or never stay put. Thanks for sharing.
love this– I think hubby and I both need one!
Wow, I love this! Very cute idea and very simple instructions. Thank you!
Great tutorial! I definitely need one of these!
Thanks! It’s só cute…
Quick and simple project to make for the home. Thanks for the idea!
what a fantastic and simple idea – you see them all the time for armchairs to put your remote control in etc…..but why not in the bedroom too? My bedside table is buried under glasses of water, alarm clock, make-up bag, baby lotions and potions, tissues, pens, paper, needle and thread……….no wonder I can never find the remote!!!
I’ve seen these before and been tempted to try it-and these instructions seem so easy! One of those new fabrics in the shop would be just lovely to make one with. And, I agree with Sarah-hubby does need one too!
Perfect for kids’ bed too- they need something to fit their books, little toys and a sippy cup of water. Thanks for a great tutorial!
so clever!! might have to make matching ones for me and my hubbie!!
Love this – and it seems so much easier than the ones I’ve seen that stretch under the entire mattress and work for both sides. Two of these would save me the effort of getting the mattress and box spring up too… THANKS!
Well, isn’t that a clever project! I never cease to be amazed at the creativity of the women here!
Great tutorial! I’m gonna add it to my project list :0)
What a simple yet brilliant idea!
i love this idea!
What a lovely simple project. I can imagine them with all sorts of fun fabric! Thank you for the tutorial.
Very clever! I’m going to have to try this one!
This is a great idea… and would make a nice gift for anyone!
Excellent idea. Time to organize both sides of our bed and the kids too. Thanks! ~Susan
CUTE! I love the fabric you used!
I love this idea. I have a similar tutorial in a book, but I’m thinking l like this one better. Bookmarked for sure. Thanks!
How cute is that? I love it!
Never mind the kids, this is something I could really use! I’m a big reader in bed, plus have my lotions, remote, glasses, etc…that I would love to make this for me…okay, some for the kids, too. Thanks for a really clear tutorial.
What a great idea! I think I’ll have to add it to my to-do list for the weekend!
Ooh…this would be perfect for my invalid grandma…or a sick child!
So cute! I can see myself adding another 1/2 hour to the calculations for choosing the perfect fabric!!!!
p.s. Do I spy a Pfaff? I
I love this idea and I think many people I know may be getting one for Christmas!
Great tute. I love that it doesn’t take yards and yards of fabric!
Thanks for the cute idea…a must in my book. You should see my side of the bed….well, maybe you shouldn’t!!!! Again thanks for the darling tutorial. XXX Annie
This is such a great idea and so useful! Thank you for the great instructions. I have so many ideas for this one and what a great gift!
I’d like to make this, but I do not understand some of the directions. I am an experienced seamstress, but I’m puzzled. The beginning steps especially. folded ends? do you mean folded side?
Wow, this is great idea! We like to keep clutter off of our nightstands and this would be a great way to keep my notepad, pens, etc close at hand for my midnight inspirations and still keep the nightstand free and clear. Wonderful – thanks for sharing!
Love the addition of the non-slip drawer liner. Yeah!
I have been wanting to make one of these. Thank you for the tutorial and the nudge to get going on it!
Dawn @ (4:53am)
hi, i stumbled upon your blog the other day quite by accident but i am so glad i did!
i am new to sewing (really new), but i am inspired by all the creative ideas and fabric on your site!
these bed organizers are great, and i think i will make one.
alissa
What a cute idea! Thank you!
I definitely need (WANT!) one of these: pretty AND useful!
This has just solved a big problem for me! I can’t wait to make one and pick up all my tid-bits from the floor beside the bed
Thanks a ton for the tutorial… and my husband is sure to thank you too!!
What a great idea!
My journal, pen, current book and whatever else are always lying around. this is a good idea.
what a good, clever idea! i am always afraid of stepping on my glasses. Thank you!
Now that is a reallllly good idea. Don’t know why I haven’t thought of it before! I must make one of those suckers!!
This will come in very handy – especially because I usually leave my book on my headboard and recently my cat has taken to pushing it off at night! Hardcovers can hurt!
What a great idea! Perhaps then the remote control wouldn’t disappear quite so easily.
Thank you for sharing!
this would be so useful in my daughters bed…it looks pretty easy to make. thanks for a great tutorial.
This would be so cool in a minimalist calvin klein bedding style. Might just have to whip one up!
Great tutorial! We so need one of these in our bedroom!
What a wonderful project. I don’t sleep much (www.ablindingheart.com) and this would be perfect for those tossing-and-turning-can’t-sleep-nights. I just picked up a book called 1,001 Mediatations. Looks like a perfect fit. A good book, a cup of silence, and something to keep them in.
blessnigs,
julia
I just love this idea!!! I wish I had time to sew this weekend! I think I’m going to make two, one for each side of the bed so our night stands aren’t so crowded! Excellent job!
What a cute idea! It would also be super sweet in the paper dolls fabrics for my daughters’ room! Maybe I’ll win in FFF and use my winnings to try out this tutorial. Wish me luck!
I always get all of my ideas as my mind wanders right before bed. This will be perfect for storing a sketchbook and pencil to jot down my usually ridiculous ideas, so that I don’t forget them in the morning. Thanks for such a clear and easy tutorial. I benefit from those tremendously.
My nightstand would look so much nicer if I had something like this on the bed. Just might have to whip one up.
I just love this idea, my bedside is always clogged with books, pencils, the remote, my iPod. This is the perfect little catch-all, but I think mine will need more pockets! Thanks for the tutorial.
Perfect solution to my bedroom organization, er, chaos.
Wow – looks like a quick and easy project!
what a great project! thanks!
Oh wow, this is such a cool idea… particularly since I am so short sighted to find my glasses when they are not on my face. Going to try this on the weekend.
This is a good idea. My sidetable is overflowing and I could use a place to put my books.
I DO need one of these. What a great idea I would have never though of! Thank yoU!
What an excellent idea. I would never have thought of this.
(But hey! They say all genius-y ideas look simple AFTER someone has thought of them.)
I’ll be giving this a go!
wow – this is a great idea for dorm rooms!
Great idea. Can’t wait to get some sewing machine time and make one for each of the kids.
Great idea! Love it!
What a handy little idea! I know a couple of kids around here who could use something like that.
I’ve been wondering how to make one of these for my daughter who so desperately needs one. She thinks she needs a bajillion things in order to fall sleep.
Such an easy and practical item! The funny think is, I have that very same bedsheet in greens:)
I love this organizer, it will be perfect as a Christmas gift for several people and I think I’ll make a bunch for my quilt guild bazaar.
This is genius! I may make one for my couch!!! What a perfect idea!!!
I do need this! How did you know? I think it will help me engineer a similar type thing for the arms of a chair for all the ‘relaxing in a chair essentials.’
Thanks so much!
omg! I need that! (betcha haven’t heard THAT yet today! lol)
Now that’s a great idea. No more stepping over the stuff on the floor cause it would have a proper place.
I have been meaning to make one of these! Thanks for the tute!
What a great idea to keep my book from disappearing under the bed!
Great instructions! This is definitely on my to-make list.
This is wonderful! I wonder if I could make one large enough for the entire bookshelf worth of books that sometimes end up piled next to my bed…
Gosh, I’ve been thinking about making this, and one for the sofa (tv remotes) for ages. The non slip pad is a genius idea!
i love this. It would be so great for me but would make a awesome gift
Ooh, I need to make this!
My daughter would love one-so cute!
OH MY GOODNESS. That fabric print was the same fabric on one of my mom’s pillowcases. That really takes me back to a comforting time in life. THANK YOU! I will have to make one of these. What a handy thing for remotes, books, mags… all those clutter my floor by my bed. I love your ideas. Keep them coming!
i DO need this organizer! too cute!
This looks like a fun project.
I love this, it’s so simple, yet so functional! I hope to make one soon. First I have to finish the projects I’ve already started.
I am definitely making this for my son’s bed. He always has books in bed and sometimes in the middle of the night they will slide off and land with a thud on the wood floor. He will love this! It’s a great Christmas present idea!!
Clever idea! This will be great for the kids’ beds!
I’ve seen something like this before and keep thinking I should make one, even though I do have a nightstand!
so cute! thank you!
Just what I needed for my daughter, who is always reading in bed. Thanks
Yes. I NEED this bed organizer. Thank you for the tutorial!
I love this idea! I always have so many little things that I wish I had a place for right by the bed and this would be perfect!
Wow, what a great idea. My daughter (18 months) has slept in our bed since the day she was born, and the bed also serves as our diaper changing station. I have a stack of diapers and wipes on my nightstand, but this looks like a great alternative! It will really add to the decluttered look I am struggling to acheive! Thanks for the idea.
that rug pad/drawer liner tip is MARVELOUS! i have a beautiful, embroidered, vintage pillowcase that i’ve been meaning to make into a bed organizer but i was stumped as to how i was going to keep it from slipping… THANK YOU for this great idea!
Great tutorial, I may need to make one of these for my son’s books (and flashlight)
That’s absolute genius! I can think of a few reader’s on my Christmas list I could make one of these for.
Awesome Idea! My husband and I could each use one.
These would make wonderful Christmas gifts.
Nancy
Just had to share, I have the same vintage sheet and made the vintage Smock this summer with the sew along tutorial! Such cool old fabric
What a nifty idea! Thanks for sharing. Adding to my holiday-gifts-to-make list.
My daughter would love this! I think I’ll add it to the Christmas list.
I read a lot in bed and always cannot find my books, cause someone else is reading. This hangisg bed organizer will help me keep my books in one place where I can find them. Gread job. Great holidays gifts.
This is great! Very useful and would make for a great gift!
Great idea! Perfect place to store the remote and a trashy novel! Can’t wait to make this!
I’m definitely going to have to make one of these. Hopefully my dog won’t think it’s a treat station
Way cool! I think I need to make one of these!
And I could really use some free fabric too! : )
Kim
OH MY. I have the same sheets – thrifted them, and made a cat bed. Love this organizer, can’t wait to try it!
I’ve been wanting to make some of these for a while. I should get started this weekend!
What an awesome idea. I definitely need to make one of these, and a vintage sheet is perfect for the project. Your addition of the non-slip rug pad is brilliant. Thank you for sharing!
This is cute and I think it will help control all the books next to the bed.
What a cute organizer! This would make a great birthday gift for my husband’s grandma. Thank you for the inspiration!
I love this project and Amanda’s website is great! It is now in my bookmarks.
Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing.
This looks quite handy. I drew the short straw and sleep next to the wall. This might make up for my lack of a nightstand.
Wow what a great idea, I am going to make one of these today for my couch so I can put all my sewing nits in it while I watch t.v.
thanks for the tute!
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I love this! Just what I’ve been looking for.
My mattress eats my remote and glasses! This is an awesome project to stop Mr. Bed from his naughty habits! LOL I can’t wait to make it!
This is a great pattern. I think I will be making one of these soon so I can move the pile off the floor by the bed!
This is so cute! and looks so easy too. I have got to make a set of these for our bed.
I love this idea! I’ll have to give it a go.
This is exactly what I need to make for my daughters.
I think this organizer is so cute and practical…but I think I would have to ’supersize’ it for me…I got everything but the kitchen sick next to my bed side. HAHHA.
Amanda, what a great project. I have an old bedsheet just dying to become an organizer! Thanks for the tutorial.
Great Tutorial! I’m posting here for the Free Fabric Friday. It mentioned that we were to post on a Sewing for the Home comment, so here I am! Love, love, love, the new fabric……I have also enjoyed the tutorials from all month. Each one has had something for everyone. It’s so nice to see so many people sharing their knowledge and skill to help others. Wish we had had this kind of thing 25 years or so ago when I was teaching myself to sew. I lived for “Sewing with Nancy” once a week on PBS. Now we have online tutes and detailed instructions any time day or night. Wow!!!! Hey, wish me luck on the fabric give away….you really can never have too much…I’m just say’n
What a fabulous idea! These would be great for a couch or ottoman, too–could hold a bunch of remote controls, TV guide, etc.
Oh my husband HATES it when I clutter up the night stand! This is so clever!
This is super cute. What a great gift idea for Christmas, just add book.
The non-skid liner is brilliant! I also like using that stuff when I make purse straps. Some of it is black and brown, and looks almost like a woven material. Out of context it doesn’t look like just shelf liner.
Yes actually I do need that organizer, never even occured to me to do something like that.
Cute! I need one of those!
I have been thinking about one of these for a long time. My husband loves to read in bed but our room is too small for a nightstand on his side. I am SO happy to see a tutorial so I can make one. I wasn’t really sure how to go about it. Thank you!
how clever! i could see getting some good use out of this!
I need to make one for each side of our bed! great idea!!!!
This is a great idea for kids at summer camp and in dorms…Can’t wait to give it a try…
very clever idea! I need one to hold the many quilt mags I read at bedtime
This would be great for my kid’s beds! Thanks for the inspiration and great tutorial!
My Munchkin is getting ready to make the transition to a twin bed from the toddler bed -this would be such a great thing for his bedtime books.
What a good idea. Now maybe I wont lose the remote.
This is great! I am going to make one for each of my college age daughters. They will be perfect for dorm rooms. Thanks!
Thank you for this! I’m so tired of my book and other bed items getting stuck with dust bunnies. I’m going to make one for my son too. He’s 4 years old and I think it would be so fun for him to have his “stuff” close by at bedtime.
This is a fantastic tutorial! Thanks for sharing
What a great project! Thanks.
I love this, but more importantly, my daughter does too, which means she may actually use it! Can’t wait to get started on this one, thanks for taking the time to write such a great tut!
Brilliant! I can’t wait to make one for myself.
This is brilliant! I really love this idea and can’t wait to make one.
What a blast from the past! I used to have those sheets…but they wore out from frequent use. Great tutorial.
I need one of these. Thank you.
\wonderful tutorial … I think I need two of these, one for both sides
I found you via Craft. I had to come comment because the fabric you used is a set of sheets my parents had when I was growing up! That’s such a great way to repurpose things! I may still have some old sheets of my parents, what a great idea instead of storing it all in a box somewhere or throwing it away.
love this! I tried to make one, but mine didn’t turn out as nice. I’ll have to try this.
What a great idea! That would be a great Christmas gift for my mother! I may have to put this down on my list! Thanks so much for sharing!
This is so easy and fast! My kind of tut.
Fabulous! Exactly what I need to declutter my bedroom. Can’t believe I’ve never thought of something like this before.
Great idea! I love it. Can’t wait to make one!
I’ll be making one of these for sure! Very cute and useful!
Oh, that is truly inspired… I did not know it, but I NEED one of these! Thanks for doing up the tutorial!
Awesome idea! I need one of these really bad. Love the cute fabric!!!
Thanks for the tutorial! I love your site. And, I LOVE the free fabric giveaways!!
What a great tutorial. I have looked at several, trying to figure out how to go about making one, and yours seems the clearest. Also I like the idea of using the non-slip rubber. My husband saw me looking at it on the screen and wants one for HIS side of the bed! Guess I’ll have to make two!
LOVE this idea – so simple… going to work on this next week for sure. One for my 8-year old daughter, too. She loves to read and has her bed full of books most of the time. thanx for posting!
This is one of those things that i didn’t realize that I can’t live without.
I made something similar for each of my nieces and nephews one year for Christmas. They love them.
What a wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing.
Peace,
Lynne in NC
I’m going to add this to my list of things to make for Christmas presents this year.
Great idea-i’m totally going to do this tomorrow!
What a useful item to have – great for storing away those things that always fall off the nightstand!
sweet sweet idea! And all those new fabrics are killing me! I need to win the lottery
that is a cool little project- and I have the perfect fabric! Leftovers from making all the pillow covers for my bed…Thanks!
I love it – however I think my cats may have other plans for it!
Great idea!
Esther
Great idea! Perfect for my daughter’s room. I’ll be sure to give it a try! thanks-
This is a really neat idea! I think this would make a nice Christmas gift.
Lovely! What a great idea
What a great Christmas gift idea!
That is really cute. I think I will modify it to fit on my toddlers bed so she has her treasures close by!
I might make one of these when I have my next baby! It would be perfect for holding burpcloths and breast pads!
this is perfect!
Thank you for sharing this Project…. I love it! Will make some nice Christmas gifts.
Wow! I love this idea. I have been scouring our shops to find vintage linens….not much luck. I live in a small town and I’m being beaten to the punch! Esty, anyone?
This is such a lovely idea! I recently moved and have no bed-side table yet so this will be perfect for my things
Thank you
That could solve the chaoes under our bed. Thanks for the great idea!
Just made this for my DD room she loves it. And it keeps her on the
bed and the stuff out!! Thanks a million!!!!
I really need one of these for my bed, they would also make great x-mas gifts. I might even try to make it longer to fit on the end of my couch that doesn’t have room for a table next to it. Thanks for the idea!
Love this idea! You don’t have to worry about fit!!
Great idea for all of us with tiny bedrooms and no room for bedside tables. I might have to make a couple og these, one for each side of the bed.
I HAD to respond to this just to let you know that i had those VERY SAME SHEETS that you created this with! Thanks for the quick visit back to my childhood
— I even called my mom (now 60) into the room to look at the pics LOL!!
That’s pretty nifty, I’ll definitly add that to the list.
I have seen these for sale at different places But I really Like the idea of useing /recycleing sheets to make them . Another add to my things to make list .. thanks for the TUT
Cheryl
I absolutly need one of the things!
The last two nights I sleept with my book under the pillow – not very nice
Love the idea of using the no-slip padding….now to find a way to make this work on a platform bed with side rails…
I love this project – my other half will be keen for me to make it!! thanks for the ideas
Fun and clever!!!! I need some help now with my bedskirts…they always tear away from the liner. If you are ever looking for more ideas to help us with, bedskirts could be next.
Thanks
This is great for my guest room, which does not have space for a night stand. Thanks!
Hey – I recognize Amanda from the HM group here in Denver. Love your kiddio blog too. Sheesh – you’re talented. Thanks for sharing the idea. I’m going to try one for my daughter. We’re moving her to a “big girl bed” soon and this would be perfect for books, a sippy cup – love it!
This makes such a great gift! Thanks for the tutorial!
Been wanting to make some of these for the kiddos–thanks for the great tutorial!
Lovely! What a great idea!
this is great, can’t wait to try it.
What a great idea!
I would love to try making this with a free yard of fabric!
I have been wanting to make one of these for my mom. Thanks for the tutorial!
I need to make this! I have a pile of books next to my bed along with several journals and pens. With this I’d even be able to keep a flashlight in it for when I need to write but don’t want to wake up my husband.
I love this fabric! I think I need to make my husband one… in a more manly fabric of course.
I can’t wait to make this. I need this. My nightstand is overflowing already with books I am reading, waiting to read and have already read! Thanks for sharing!
This is such a fabulous idea! No more having to leave things lying around on the floor.
Great pattern. It will be wonderful for my husbands side of the bed so he doesn’t lose his book and remote control.
Wow, what a great idea! I never could have thought up something this creative!
I thought I was the only one who totally filled my bed with books, crochet hooks, yarn, fabrics and patterns galore! This is a very neat idea. Thanks for sharing!
My daughter NEEDS this. Can’t wait to try it out, thanks.
This is a clever design! I love the use of a non-skid rug pad to keep the organizer in place. You make it look so simple to make.
This is a good idea, but there are some serious flaws to this tutorial. It’s confusing and needs to be broken down into more steps in order to be more clear. But the first big problem is that it calls for 2/3 yard of fabric, but then asks that you cut a 20×48 inch strip. A yard is 36 inches long, so it isn’t possible to get a 48 inch strip out of 2/3 yard… or even 1 yard. Home decorator fabric is a little longer salvage-to-salvage wise, so maybe that would work (I’m working with quilting cotton).
Also, assuming you have the right fabric dimensions, once you get the fabric folded in half, stitched and then create an 8 inch pocket, you don’t have enough room to place the 10×20 inch non-slip pad. By my calculations, with an 8 inch pocket, you have 7 inches of material remaining above the pocket.
This was kind of a bummer. Most of the tutorials I’ve tried from this site have been pretty good.
My daughter is jumping up and down with excitement. She wants me to tell you that she has a pillowcase in this same fabric. (I have a bit of a thrifted sheet addiction.) Fantastic idea and great tutorial!
I just made this project and have a couple of comments. The earlier poster was correct when she said you could not cut a 20 by 48 inch piece from 2/3 yd. of lightweight cotton. You would need home dec. fabric. I went ahead and used the calico that I bought and made a shorter one which is still fine for my children’s picture books though. Additionally, it should be noted that this pattern does not work well for one way patterns. Since you flip the bottom up to create the pocket, the fabric has to look good both up and down and just be a random pattern. I still like the idea and it seems to stay on the bed pretty well but sags a lot with the weight of a couple of picture books. I am thinking it might be more successful in home dec. material and would also work with the measurements that way.
This would be good for a top bunk bed due to no bedside table option.
super smart!
I’ve been wanting to make one of these forEVer! Thanks for the nudge!!
I’ve always wanted to make one of these. Thanks for the tutorial!
I have been meaning to make one of these – this is great tutorial too!
Great idea to use the rubberized shelf liner. Gonna make me one {or many} !
K
Hello, I was reading “Puzzled” comments, and “Amy”’s too. Ouch, LOL, thanks for posting this BEFORE I start cutting.
Seems simple enough! Might be good in a place like an RV where there isn’t much room.
This is one of my favorite ideas this month! Who doesn’t have too much stuff on their nightstand?! What a great place for books, remotes….whatever! I’m hoping to make a few of these for Christmas gifts!! Thanks for great ideas!!
Very nice idea. I’ve been meaning to make one of these for a long time. Love the rug gripper thingy. I have all the necessary ingredients (oops a cooking ref) and this would make a good addition for a guest room.
This is a great idea, and since we don’t have the room for end tables, I will surely need one for both my husband and I! Thanks!
I love this idea
I love this idea and it looks very easy to make. Thanks, it’s on my list of things to do now…
Great idea!
This is a wonderful idea! When I was in college, my bedskirt had pockets built right it. It was great to keep a flashlight, my orthodontic retainer, a paperback and my glasses in. Especially since I was so limitied on space (I lived in the dorms!).
So cute! I’ve got to try this!
Great tutorial! I can’t wait to make a few of these.
Love it! Seeing 15 cents as a price on your vintage bias tape just thrills my soul.
Very nice idea.
i need one of these!
This turned out great. Thanks for all the helpful pictures! Kashoan
what a great idea for those of us without bedside tables!
What a great idea! I think I know what I’m doing for Christmas presents this year now!!
I love this. The tutorial looks so easy and it is definitey something that I will make for my side of the bed as well as my hubby’s.
i don’t think i can wait for the holidays to make this!!
I can’t wait to make one of these for my bedside.
Love this. Great idea for my daughters bed, I won’t have to hear books hitting the floor during the night anymore.
I am going to make these for my Grandmas for Christmas, great tutorial. Thanks!
This is super! Just right for Christmas sewing!
This makes me regret buying one, although I had lots of fun decorating that plain canvas with puffy fabric paint.
I like the idea of the rubberized mat as an anchor! The one I bought only has a sheer panel of fabric to tuck between the mattress and the box spring. Go figure, it slipped.
Amanda you can have no idea how this organiser could possibly save a marriage. I am get really fed up with the mess accumulating on my DH side of the bed. Now – I am ‘mistress no wife – nag-no-more’. Thanks.
RobynK. New Zealand
Love this idea! Now I just need to get around to making it…
So cute! I’d love to make one for my daughter’s bed!
…gonna try it. Wish me luck.
Great idea..i might be able to see to top of my little bedside again, with one of these..
I love this idea! I’m new to sewing and am going to love trying my hand at this. Thanks
Simply fantastic! Such a clever lady to think it up! I am so greatful for the idea, i’m always sewing for everybody else but this one is for me! Oh and maybe one for my mum and one for my sis……………..
Thanks for this great idea! With Spring just starting here in Australia, I have been busy spring cleaning the house and getting all the odds & ends around the house organised. This is just what I need to house the extra things that accumulate on my bedside table!
Stinkin’ cute idea. So much better then stacking all my crafty library books on the nightstand.
This is a great idea to organize all those things on the floor next to my bed.
-violet
This is great! I dont have a bedside table and I’m always looking for my glasses or water bottle! Thanks for the tutorial.
I love this. I have a portable CD player, Howard’s End on audio cassette, a pack of kleenex, a library book, and a book light UNDER MY PILLOW right now. Yikes. I’m ready to make this project! I actually own this pink flowered sheet! Thanks for the tutorial!
I have made one of these before, but the non skid rug trick is so smart! Thank you.
CUTE!
I just love this idea. I bought my non-skid rug pad last night. I’m going to make one for both sides of the bed. Now my husband can quit complaining that I *only* make things for myself
Thanks so much for the idea, I love creative solutions to everyday problems. A+!
Yup, I usually just toss the mag on the floor. Great Idea.
I’m so making these for Christmas presents!!
This is fabulous! My kid is forever piling things in her bed, and this will be perfect. I think I’ll make it for Christmas and include a new glasses case, a few books, and a journal/pen… probably many made from the ideas on this website! Thank you!
Thank you Amanda for sharing with us how to make this simple and effective hanging bed organizer.
I just made this and love it. I like to read thick novels and that first night I kept expecting to hear the case and books slip down onto the floor, but it never happened. I will certainly be making more, though I think I’ll hand-sew the drawer liner on next time. I had no problem getting it through the sewing apparatus thanks to your tips, but the extra length kept sticking to my sewing machine and table!
Thanks for sharing this great pattern.
Anyone who reads would love this for their bed, i am going to try this weekend, thanks for the great tip.
This is a great idea for kids at summer camp and in dorms…Can’t wait to give it a try…
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