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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Thrifty Thursday...Placemat Sewing Caddy

Hello everyone...it's Thrifty Thursday again. The day we try to use things we have around the house. I just recently started Thrifty Thursday, but you can click HERE if you missed the other posts.

Today's project is an Armchair Sewing Caddy...made from a placemat you have tucked in a drawer not being used.



Start with any placemat.


This one happens to be quilted, but not necessary.



Fold over the short ends to create little pockets.


I folded the ends over about 3 inches.


Just sew on the original stitches from the placemat edge.


All 4 sides sewn


Now decide how many individual pockets you would like.


I sewed 2 lines on each side to make 3 pockets.


All Done!! Just drape over the arm of a chair, couch or your favorite sewing spot.


Drapes over the arm with pockets on both sides.


Pockets can hold thread, scissors, rulers


Cell phone, eye glasses, television clicker etc.


 You can use the top of the placemat for a pincushion or...


Make a little one to add to the top. This is one I made a long time ago from a bottle cap. Click HERE for that tutorial.


Use 2 part of Velcro to attached it to the sewing caddy.



Placemat Sewing Caddy...easy peasy, because you are starting with something that's already finished. You're just adding a few straight line stitches to change it up.

Have fun designing your own sewing caddy to suit your needs!!

Happy Thrifty Thursday,
~Karen~

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28 comments:

  1. GrammasheriOctober 25, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    Great idea! I bet you could make a pincushion out of a pot holder, too!

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  2. Ivy, Phyllis and Me!October 25, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    Good Morning Karen, Your creativity never ends, I'm always amazed at the wonderful ideas you come up with. I love this one and I have a couple of friends who would enjoy receiving this as a gift. Thank you for the idea. Best Wishes Daphne

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  3. AnnekeOctober 25, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    It's a great idea: simple and very effective. I keep it in mind, but have no place mats at the moment :-)

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  4. Jusmom1October 25, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    You have finalized my decision...time to make a "look for" list. I will put the placemat or two at the top of my list, along with the possibility of matching potholders (thank you Grammasheri). I will post a copy next to my computer to refer to when reading Freecycle offerings and I will put a copy in my purse for trips to the thrift store or summer garage sales. Thank you! As someone else said, your creativity just amazes me!

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    1. PamOctober 25, 2012 at 9:22 AM

      Dollar Tree here carries placemats. Just a thought.

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  5. KateOctober 25, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    This surely is a lot easier than making one from scratch and it recycles to boot. Thanks for the great idea .... wish I could have thought of it myself, lol.

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  6. Created by KathiOctober 25, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Karen... love this idea! Can't wait to have a chair to craft in like that! I can find an old placemat or make one just for this purpose! Thanks for sharing :) Kathi

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  7. PamOctober 25, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    I am also thinking that as chunky as some of the arm rests are today that maybe a shorter table runner would also work. You could do the deeper pockets for the tv remotes and a magazine or tv guide. Just a thought. Love reading your blog. http://tinkartist.blogspot.com/ Keep up the great work!

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  8. reganOctober 25, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    This is genius! I'm making this for sure! Thanks!

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  9. Terri DOctober 25, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    A wonderful idea. You have a great mind. Genius!

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  10. Angela LeeOctober 25, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    What a fantabulous idea Karen!! These would make a great gift for the sewer in your life too. Or if you make some of the pockets a little more narrow, for the knitter and crocheter too! If you wanted only one side, you could add weights to the other to keep it in place. Oh the possibilities!! You are a mastermind!

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  11. SandyOctober 25, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    My SIL does a lot of hand sewing (I personally HATE to hand sew!!) so I think I will make her up one of these today. Great idea, thanks for sharing it :)

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  12. JacindaOctober 25, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    This is an amazing idea! Love it!

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  13. NancyOctober 25, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Another great idea!

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  14. DonnaOctober 25, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Thank you so much, Karen! What a great idea. I made an armchair caddy for a friend and it was a lot of figuring, cutting, and measuring! I wasn't going to go to that trouble for myself, but this idea is perfect!

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  15. Terry's Tete-a-teteOctober 25, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Again I think "why didn't I think of that". What a neat idea.

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  16. Cathy COctober 25, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Very Creative! I am going to make one tonight! I am constantly losing my scissors in the couch cushions!

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  17. AnonymousOctober 25, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Very nice idea...I like the sections for organization and that it's handy to fold and carry!

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  18. AnonymousOctober 25, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Wonderful idea! I like the way you think...thrifty!

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  19. Deb@asimplelifequiltsOctober 25, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Brilliant! I see one in my near future...

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  20. Cathy COctober 25, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    I shared this on my blog www.crosson5.blogspot.com. I hope that is ok. I just posted the link to your site. Please sign up and follow my blog. I enjoy reading yours. Thanks:)

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  21. OrielOctober 25, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Fantastic idea - I NEED to make one .........

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  22. AnonymousOctober 25, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    As always, a super project! Thanks Karen x

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  23. Michelle~Sugar House CreationsOctober 25, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Fantastic idea! My sister sewed me a set of placemats and I was just thinking of sewing a caddy for my chair. :-)

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  24. jenclairOctober 26, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    A great idea! I often see beautiful place mats that I want, but don't need--now I may just have to choose some to make gifts for sewing friends.

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  25. ruthshelton10@att.netOctober 27, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    I look forward to your creativity every time you post a new idea. thank you so much. You are my favorite tutor!

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  26. Katy POctober 29, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Great idea...I love this!

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  27. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Thank you, what a great idea. Love it!

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