Sew Sturdy: Home Organizers

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Sew versatile storage solutions that make your home more organized! Create a charming set of lidded nesting baskets and a handy, catch-all caddy.

Nesting Baskets: Getting Started

Meet expert quilter and designer Annie Unrein as she highlights the skills and projects covered in class. Then start working on a charming set of nesting baskets! Get detailed advice on choosing the best fabrics and stabilizer, and learn Annie’s methods for cutting perfect circles and making sturdy side handles.

Nesting Baskets: Construction

Continue working on the nesting basket from Lesson 1 as Annie guides you through the entire process. See how to prepare the side of the basket and attach the handles and label. Then learn Annie’s effective technique for sewing a curved edge. Finish the project by making a lid, and enjoy!

Starting the Catch-All Caddy

Build on the skills you’ve learned to make an attractive — and versatile — caddy. Annie offers advice on choosing fabrics, stabilizer and sewing supplies. You’ll also discover a time-saving method for quilting your pieces at home. In addition, Annie previews all the cut pieces you’ll need for the caddy.

Catch-All Caddy: Components

Once you’ve cut out the fabric pieces for your caddy, start working on the components. Follow along as Annie demonstrates how to create the stabilizer sleeve for the bottom of the bag. Get step-by-step instruction on making sturdy padded handles and learn how to bind the slip pockets.

Catch-All Caddy: Inner Dividers

Learn how to make the caddy’s clever inner dividers with bellows pockets as Annie breaks down the process into easy-to-manage steps. You’ll see a simple method for stitching a faux binding to the top of the bellows. Then, discover Annie’s easy-to-learn technique for marking and stitching the bellows.

Catch-All Caddy: Pockets & Binding

Focus on making the bag’s zippered and side pockets. You’ll gain confidence installing a zipper as Annie demonstrates her simple technique. In addition, Annie walks through the steps of positioning and attaching both side pockets. Then learn Annie’s favorite method of cutting bias binding to finish off the raw edges of the caddy.

Catch-All Caddy: Assembly

It’s time to assemble your project! Annie shares her technique for positioning and securely attaching both handles. You’ll also get in-depth instruction on attaching the inner dividers and front pockets. Then, learn the best method for assembling the sides of your bag.

Catch-All Caddy: Binding & Finishing

Add the finishing touches to your caddy. Learn Annie’s method of attaching bias binding to the raw edges of the bag and creating “grab handles” to add functionality to the caddy. In addition, you’ll get helpful tips and tricks on seamlessly joining your binding for a polished look!