Cut It, Sew It, Stow it

Book excerpt: A how-to guide for creating organizers suitable for every room in the house, this sewing manual includes patterns, tips for organizing each space, and instructions for new stitching techniques. Sewers achieve new skills while making useful items for the home or practical gifts for others. Eye-catching fabrics and embellishments-including buttons, snaps, zippers, and decorative threads-make for sensational, designer-quality items. Clutter-reducing projects include "Closet Hanging Pockets," "Craft Room Hanging Buckets," "Kitchen Bag Hamper," "Stow Away Pillow Cover," and "Wardrobe Accessory Hang