diy apron

Aside from the super functional design (and general style), my favorite thing about this canvas wall organizer is that you can make it for less than $20! 

Hanging Wall Organizer DIY

6x9 canvas drop cloth

sewing machine

measuring tape

scissors

thread

s-hooks

A - 26" x 48"

B / C - 7" x 26" (2 pieces this size total - one for B + one for C)

D - 5" x 26"

E - 2" x 31.5"

F - 2" x 26"

Measure and cut the following pieces:

Match your markings with the top of the D piece facing the bottom of the organizer and the exterior of the pocket facing in so that when you flip it up, the outside will be showing.

Measure 14" from the top of the bottom pocket and mark with tailors chalk in 3 spaces (one in the middle, and one on each side). Take your D piece and measure 1/2" in from the bottom edge and mark with tailors chalk in the same 3 spaces.

Then, measure your E piece 3.5" from the 2" pin and mark with tailor's chalk at the top of the piece. Match the mark on the E piece to the mark on the A piece and pin. Measure 1" from the pin, and add another pin (this is just to give your tools some breathing room. No need to make this a loop).

*Feel free to customize your loop sizes to the tools you're storing.

Time to make the loops for your tools!* For a larger loop to store hammers, mallets, and large brushes, measure 2.5" from the 2" pin and 3" from the bottom of the D pocket and mark the A piece with tailor's chalk at that spot.

Once you have a good length, you can create a ridge in the dowel with a pair of scissors by spinning the dowel while you have your scissors in the cutting position where you need to shorten your dowel to. Once you do that, it should be easier to snap the dowel. You can trim off any access splinters with scissors too.

Before sewing, make sure your dowel rod can fit in the hole AND make sure the length of the dowel rod isn't too long to hem the sides as you'll be folding it over and hemming in the next step. I left about 2" worth of fabric on either end just in case, making the dowel come to be about 22" in length, but test and make sure that length is good for you before proceeding.

Line up your grommet with the center and bottom mark and make an x where it'll go. Cut that x to create a hole for the grommet.

Now that everything is sewn, you can add your grommets on top. I suggest you use 3 to support all the weight. Measure the length of your organizer and mark the center with tailors chalk. Then, measure 2" from the top and mark in the same center spot (this will be the bottom of the grommet).

Make a DIY apron in ten minutes or less with scrap fabric and a few other supplies.

DIY Apron in 10 Minutes

yard of thick (ish fabric)

thread that matches fabric

cloth tape measure

Step 1: Precisely cut a piece of fabric down to size - 27 inches heigh by 20 inches wide. Then fold the fabric over like a hot dog (wrong side up). You'll also want three long strips of fabric at this time.

Since I used a shower curtain that already had finished edges, I cut those edges off and used those for the strips because they were already finished and ready to go.

You'll need 2 strips that are 36 inches each (you could go shorter than this, I just like having a long strap). And then you'll need one strip for the neck that is 18 inches long. Each strip is a half inch wide, but you can do any width you like here.

Step 2: Then with the top of the fold to your left, measure over from the fold 4 inches and make a small mark (this will give you a total of 8 inches when unfolded for the top of the apron).

Step 3: Then measure from the opposite side (see photo) 18 inches high from the bottom and make a small mark. Then freehand a curved line from the mark you made in step 2 to the mark you made in step 3.

Again, see photo for reference. This curved line is the area on the apron under the arm.

Step 4: Cut on that line that was made in step 3, through both layers of fabric.

Step 5: Hem with a sewing machine, to create a finished edge all the way around the apron. Being sure to cut little notches on the curved parts (arm area) of the apron to help it lay / fold better for hemming.

Step 6: Next, it's time to add the straps. For the back ties, find the very end of the arm area, where the bottom of the curved line meets that vertical fabric line.

Then attach one of the long 36 inch straps to the back of the fabric. For added strength, make a square box with your sewing machine, over the strap. and then an X through it.

Repeat this step with the other 36 inch strap on the other side of the apron.

Step 7: Then, at the top of the neckline, add the shorter strap the same way you added the back ties in step 6. Snip any stray string to clean everything up and you're ready to craft (or cook).

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