Sew Much Space: 65 Free Sewing Patterns to Organize Everything
I love to have a place for everything. It’s not always easy, but I am happier and less stressed when my spaces are neat. I am more productive in my studio, I am more at ease in my car, and I am happier in my home when things are orderly. I have rounded up classic and clever storage solutions to make sure that no matter what needs to be organized, I can make it happen. You can too!
Get inspired and be productive at the same time! These free sewing patterns can organize your life, and have you feeling better, too.
Pixie Cups Desk Organizers
These adorable Pixie Cup Organizers are a great way to use up scraps and make more small containers. They can be used in drawers, but they’re cute enough to display!
Sewing Machine Mat with Pockets
This is me, “Use this, put it down, use something else, put it over here, where was that first thing again? Grrrrrr!” This free tutorial from Fat Quarter Shop is easy to follow, practical, and super cute too!
DIY Divided Drawer Organizer
This is a pattern to organize things in drawers or on shelves. It’s perfect for everything, and the square shape is majorly helpful. Make a few divided drawer organizers to set your drawers at ease. The tutorial includes step-by-step photos to help you make it in your favorite fabrics.
Hanging Organizer with Vinyl or Mesh Pockets
This clever modular hanging organizer pattern has pockets that you can make out of mesh fabric or vinyl. The pattern is customizable so you can sew it with as many (or few) pockets as you need. You can attach it to the headrest in your car, or hang it in a closet or behind a door.
DIY Travel Packing Cubes
I use several of these when I travel, but I also have a few in my drawers. They help me find exactly what I want without having to dig around. Check out how to sew the best packing cubes with this free pattern to organize your needs from Melly Sews!
Stand Up/Slide Down Pencil or Tool Pouch
This is a smart idea! Sometimes my pencils are too short to store in my mug because I can’t see them. This handy zipper pouch extends tall to hold pens, pencils, scissors, and other items. Then when you need to use it, the top slides down for easy access. Give this Pencil and Tool Pouch Pattern a try for a unique and sensible storage option.
The Peek-a-Boo Pouch
The Peek-a-Boo Pouch with Clear Pockets makes a great sewing kit, first aid kit, cosmetic bag, and more. You can use this pattern to organize your purse too!
Sturdy Rectangle Bin
The thing I love best about this free pattern is that you can make it any size you need! Form follows function after all, so what good is a pattern if it’s not the right size?
Bedside Pockets Organizer
No space gone to waste! Sew up a row of pockets to keep your nightstand tidy. This organizer is easy to sew and can help kids or adults control the clutter. When my kids were small, we used the Bedside Pockets pattern to organize bedtime toys, a few books, and other items I wanted to keep off the floor.
Big Bean Bag for Toy Storage
Sew a giant bean bag pattern to organize or store softies. Tuck them away, then bring them out to play!
Pretty Pencil Pouches
Learn how to sew a cute zipper pouch that is long enough to hold pencils, markers, sunglasses, cosmetics, ‘girl supplies,’ and more! It’s also a great pattern to organize crochet hooks or first aid supplies.
3-Ring Pencil Pouches
Make your own pencil pouches to go in a 3-ring binder! The front of these pencil pouches can be made with mesh or vinyl for easy viewing.
Twice as Nice Zipper Pouch
This is amazing pattern to organize your office space, glove box, medicine cabinet, or duffle bag. It has two compartments that hold plenty of things, and the inside is sewn with vinyl so you can easily see what’s inside. The Twice as Nice Organizer Pattern is, of course, free!
Sturdy Storage Bin
Use this free pattern to organize fabric, towels, magazines and more. Sew a cute and sturdy storage bin from your stash! This nicely sized bin with a fold-over lid will help you keep your closet sorted, but it’s actually so pretty you won’t want to keep it hidden. Sew other sizes of DIY Sturdy Storage Totes for multi-use storage.
The A-Frame Organizer
This organizer caddy pattern is excellent for on-the-go, or staying put. It opens and closes with magnetic snaps at the top, and has handles for easy carrying. I think it’s perfect for remotes on the outside, and a sewing project inside to keep my hands working.
DIY Case
The DIY Case pattern to organize anything is great for literally anything! Coloring pouch for the toddler in the car, travel pouch for makeup brushes, and even a safe place for those rogue USB cords that you thought already had a place. With what will you fill it?
Pretty Rope Bowl from scraps
I use rope bowl to hold bobbins until I’m ready to put them away in their brilliant and free storage case. Learn how to sew a cute scrappy rope bowl, and put those scraps to use at the same time.
Car Ditty Bag
The Free Car Ditty Bag is a pattern to organize your car. It is one of my most popular projects ever. It’s perfect for holding all the small things in your car in a stylish way. Nothing’s at risk of falling under the seat here, and there’s even a hidden zipper pocket on the back.
Hanging Storage Baskets
Sew up a set of these storage baskets that hang on a rod! I support family time; label them for holding phones at dinner time.
DIY Work Table with Cubbies
Here’s a DIY that made my sewing room much happier… see how to make your cubbies into a huge DIY cutting table with tons of storage underneath.
Handy Purse Organizer
How big is your favorite purse? Or do you have several favorites? This project will help you keep everything in your purse easy to find and easy to transfer. Sew it up using my free Handy Purse pattern to organize your bags.
Ribbon and Vinyl Pouch Set
Ribbon and Vinyl Zipper Pouches are the perfect quick and easy project for organizing your spaces. You can see what’s inside so nothing gets left behind. It’s also great for taking to big events where only see-through bags are allowed. I really could have used my chocolate and dried mango at that one event last year!
Hanging Wall Organizer
Here is my DIY hang-up organizer pattern to organize a craft space or even a garage. A bonus is that this pattern uses just one yard of fabric! This easy-to-make organizer has five pockets to help you keep everything right where you need it. A large eyelet is installed at the top so you can hang it on a peg board, or anywhere else.
Mug Caddy Organizer
This easy Mug Caddy Organizer will look amazing on your work desk or sewing table! Especially if you sew it in fabric that coordinates with your other accessories. The mug keeps it sturdy, and you can get mugs really cheap at second hand stores. Fill them up with all the things!
Mini Maker Station
This brilliant organizer includes magnets to help keep your pieces in place. It’s a must-have pattern to organize your couch for crafting!
Fold Up Storage Bin
Organize your space with this fat quarter friendly pattern for easy fold-up baskets. My daughter likes to give color-coordinated gifts. This bin is perfect for that because it sews up quickly and makes a great gift basket. I use them to organize my studio; to hold patterns, trim, and in-process quilt pieces.
Scrap Basket
Make it from scraps or store your scraps; whatever you choose you will love sewing this fabric basket from The Sewing Loft.
Big Cubby-Sized Storage Bins
My Big Fold Up Baskets are bigger, and fit perfectly in Ikea cubbies! These patterns have helped me organize my space using my most favorite fabrics.
Cute Corners Cosmetic Pouch
Keep all your make-up in the right spot with the Cute Corners Cosmetic Case. It opens nice and wide, which I love.
The Miracle Caddy
The Miracle Caddy organizer pattern is perfect for taking your favorite craft supplies, or baby gear to where you need it most. Store it out in the open, too because it’s beautiful! This multi-purpose organizer is exactly what you need!
Tote Bag with Many Pockets
This tote bag pattern is a hyper-organized purse! It’s the perfect size inside, plus you can carry extra items you want to have on hand in the 6 (yes, six!) exterior pockets.
Car Visor Organizer
Keep your car organized with a DIY car visor organizer! This free sewing pattern includes a large zippered pocket at the top, a generous see-through vinyl pocket, 2 card slots, a flapped pocket with Velcro, and a snap tab for your sunglasses. Since we don’t keep our CDs on our visor any more, this is a perfect place for a pop of color and a custom organizer.
Hanging Closet Organizer
Sew an organizer covered in pockets that you can hang in your or behind the door! This free closet organizer sewing pattern is perfect for your sewing and craft supplies, fashion accessories, bathroom necessities, gift wrappings, and more. Every space is used with pockets on both sides, and a large interior pocket.
Mesh Car Organizer
New cars aren’t designed to hold our bags, so it’s no surprise that I wrote this pattern to organize your car by request. This mesh car organizer uses easy-to-find (and inexpensive) mesh fabric that you can find anywhere.
See Through Vinyl and Fabric Tote Bag
Give vinyl a try for your next tote. It’s a great way to use just a little beautiful cotton fabric, and make a one-of-a-kind (and super useful) tote! You can sew a see-through bag with this easy and free sewing pattern.
Ironing Board Cover With Pockets
Your ironing nook can be glorious with this Ultimate Ironing Board Cover. Keep your pressing tools handy in the pockets sewn right into the cover.
Walker Caddy Pattern
This free DIY walker caddy sewing pattern will work with any walker because the straps have generous strips of Velcro to make them adjustable. Easily carry everything you need with you on your walker! The cup holder is designed for a 20 oz cup. Use fabrics that the recipient will love so she or he will use them with pride!Cord Wrap Tutorial
Simple Cord Wrap Pattern
This amazing beginner level sewing project will help you organize your cords! Its great for any room in the house and for travel too. Learn to sew a cord wrap.
Kitchen Hanging Organizer
My DIY hanging organizer is perfect for the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, sewing room… okay, any room!
Roll-Up Toiletry Organizer
Virginia from Gingercake created an awesome video tutorial to show us how to make this fabulously easy Roll-Up Bathroom Organizer! Follow this pattern to organize your next trip or college dorm experience!
Pocket Planner
Here is a free sewing pattern using less than a yard of fabric to help organize your brain! It would fit easily in a laptop bag, your purse, or a school bag. Yes plese!
Card Kitty
Playing cards has never been easier than when your cards are all perfectly ordered in a Card Kitty! You can sew this pattern to organize family game time; all ages can participate easily this way.
DIY Pool Chair Cover
Don’t lose your keys at the pool… or anything else. They’ll all be where you put them in my DIY Pool Chair Cover with many pockets.
Kitchen Bin Organizer
Don’t you love this fabric bin? It’s a useful size for all kinds of organizing needs.
- Used with permission from American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine.
Scrap Bucket Basket Pattern
Sew this bucket pattern to organize your scraps, or make it from your scraps! Either way you will find this very useful and freeing.
Scissor Caddy
I love the idea of having all my scissors available for me to use as I please. Sew this scissor holder pattern to organize the different kinds of scissors in your life.
Practical Fabric Baskets
Sew a set of these fabric baskets from 10″ squares to use all over the place. This is a versatile pattern to organize nearly anything.
Craft Project Bags
Do you need help organizing your UFOs? This set of vinyl window project bags is designed specifically for that.
Jewelry Organizer
Organize your jewelry for travel or costumes with this fabulous jewelry pouch.
Fabric Basket with Handle
I adore this fabric basket. I think it’s the perfect pattern for organizing my kitchen counters. I have wire baskets for some produce, but certain things are just too fragile for metal. This is where it’s at!
Felt Purse Organizer
Here is another purse organizer pattern that you can make from felt. This pattern is smaller than the other, and can be made specifically for craft supplies or other essentials.
Reusable Snack Bags
Make this pattern to organize school lunches! I appreciate less waste from my kitchen.
Drawer Organizer Tray
I love having lots of these. I find this a very useful pattern to organize drawer space. I can pull it out to find things more easily, or I can divide and sort the drawer contents to my liking.
Zola Pen Case
This is more than a pencil pouch. Use this pattern to organize sewing notions, office supplies, first aid, and more. The zipper for the Zola Pen Case snaps to the back to turn it into a handle.
Tablet Case
Make this tablet pattern to organize (and keep clean) your electronics.
Travel Pillow with a Pocket
This adorable travel pillow sewing pattern is perfect for sleepovers or trips. It’s a practical and useful design makes it easy to carry everything you need in one place.
Necessities Travel Bag
This not only helps organize your important identification, but it makes it easy to access and protect while traveling. Here’s the Handy Travel Case free sewing pattern.
Out the Door Organizer
Keep your essentials in one spot. Move them from one purse to another effortlessly, or take only what you need. Sew this organizing project by Crafty Staci.
Lay Flat Zipper Case
This set of lay flat travel organizer bags is helpful for travel. You can fit a pair of shoes in the large one to keep your bag clean despite the state of your shoes, and because they lay flat you can use them for all kinds of things and store them away easily.
Trendy Cross Body
This little cross body bag has a ton of names as it has moved in and out of popularity (but kept it’s functionality) over the generations. Sew this cross body pattern to organize your brain! I know you need a place for that.
Woven Fabric Basket
This basket is stylish and practical. You can keep scraps, scarves, gloves, and many other things tucked away or on display. Use my free fabric basket sewing pattern to organize shelves and closets alike.
Sewing Tool Hoop
This is a handy organize, upcycle, and scrap buster idea in one from Sew Delicious. Sew this pattern to organize the things you want on display, or close by for use.
Easy Petit Four Bins
Sew this Petit Four Bin pattern to organize your drawers or set these out as a catch-all. They’re cute and pretty and useful; my kind of project.
Fabric Storage Bin
This fabric storage bin pattern is perfect for cube shelves. Use your favorite print to organize your shelves.
Car Garbage Bag
This free car trash bin sewing pattern is easy to sew and makes your life in the car so much nicer. It even has a snap to keep a liner in place!
Sun/Reading Glasses Case
Sew a set for each pair of glasses and store them safely in your car or purse. This free sewing pattern for your glasses is super practical and beautiful too!
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