Mug /Can Organizer Read all of the instructions before you start so that you have some idea of which fabric section is inside the mug etc so that you can add contrast sections etc. I am not going to give specific amounts of fabric etc as it depends on the size of the organizer that you make. I made my organizer for a large mug out of two fat quarters. Requirements Bias Binding Fabric 1- Main body of organizer
Fabric 2- Backing of organizer Fabric for contrast pocket on the front Thin pellon or batting Small piece of Velcro (optional) You can adapt the instructions to fit any container that you have by taking some basic measurements and adjusting your base pattern accordingly. Taking Measurements Measure the circumference (distance around the fattest part ) and height of your mug or other round container To make your main pattern piece draw up a rectangle as shown below using these two measurements you have taken 3 times height of mug minus ½ (0.5) an inch Circumference of the mug My mug has a circumference of 12 inches and a height of 4 ½ (4.5) inches Using your main pattern piece cut a. 1 piece from your main fabric b. 1 piece from your backing fabric c. 1 piece of thin batting or pellon ( I used iron on) Layer your three pieces together as you would a quilt with your backing fabric right side down,the batting layer on next and
the main layer on the top with right side facing up. Quilt the 3 layers if you wish. I stipple quilted mine in all over pattern.this is a good place to practice your quilting as most of it will be covered anyway! NB if you are concerned about your fabric shrinking during quilting, cut your pieces larger and then trim to the size of the rectangle after quilting Attach a piece of bias the same measurement as the circumference of your mug along the top of your main section as shown. The fabric section showing here is what is going inside the mug/can. Fold the top section down as shown until it meets a point that is ¼ inch higher than the height of the mug. (This allows a bit of fabric for the organizer to roll over the rim of the mug) This folded section is what makes the pockets inside the mug itself.
Divide your inner pocket sections into 6 equal parts and stitch as shown from the fold line to just over the bias edge. Make sure that you back stitch securely especially at the bias finished side. ( The choice is yours as to how many sections you have) If you need to accommodate a larger piece of equipment you will need to leave larger pocket.
Make the pattern for the pocket section on the front using the diagram below Height of the mug minus ½ inch Cut two sections for the pocket, an outer section and a lining section. If you are unsure as to how high to make the pocket do a quick test by putting the organizer in the mug Circumference of the mug x 1.5 Divide the bottom of your organizer into 6 equal sections and mark with pins as shown. (You can change this number if you wish)
With wrong sides together attach bias to the top of the outer pocket section as shown. I stitched mine on the inside contrast section and flipped it to the front and stitched down. Mark this into six sections and mark with pins as we just did for the main section. ( Adjust this if you have made more or less sections on your main piece) Align the pins on your pocket section with the pins on the main sections and stitch down these sections through all layers. Working from left to right across the pocket section, pin the excess in each section into pleats across the bottom. Match the raw edges along
the bottom as you go. You can press these in place if you wish but it is not necessary. Trim your sections up as shown. I rounded the bottom corners to make it easier to attach the bias and also tapered the top section in
so that there was a lot of bulk in the pocket section that gets turned into the mug/can. Fold a length of bias in half and stitch down the edge. Cut in half and pin to each side as shown. I used a 24 inch piece before cutting in half. Tie a knot in the free end of each tie. This is where you could attach strip of Velcro to hold the sides of your organizer together on the mug but I already had my bias made. If you are using velcro ensure that the loop side is facing up and the hook side facing down. With the inside of the organizer facing up attach the bias to the outside raw edges. Fold the bias tap
over at the top to begin and clip the tape as you sew around the curves at the bottom. Trim the seam Flip the bias to the right side of the organizer and stitch in place. Place the organizer inside the mug and toe the ties. Enjoy filling up the organizer with all of your bits and pieces. Vicki Purnell 2011-08-14