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Sewing Wall Organizer Stow sewing tools and supplies in this hard-working piece of wall art. From "B. Original" episode DBOR-208

This clever case keeps tools and supplies handy.

As with any tools, there are some sewing tools—like scissors—you want to keep handy at all times. This can be hard when space is tight and you need to keep your work surface clear for fabric and actual sewing.

Michele Beschen has an on-the-wall solution: A sewing wall organizer made from an old suitcase and, appropriately enough, tool belt holsters. B. Original and store your scissors inside the lid and other supplies in the body of the suitcase; you can even close it up when not in use.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Sewing Wall Organizer

Materials:

hard-cover suitcase
tool belt holsters
small screws
broad plastic washers to fit screws

• Check the flea markets and thrift stores if you don't have an old suitcase with a hard cover. Try to find one with an inner divider to help keep supplies contained (figure A).

• Choose tool belt holsters that fit your scissors and other sewing tools. Holsters are available at discount or home improvement stores.

• Open the suitcase and position the holsters inside the lid.

• Use small screws and broad plastic washers to secure the holsters to the inside of the lid (figure B). Be careful not to drive the screw all the way through the wall of the suitcase.

• You can hang the suitcase so that it lays flat against the wall, or attach a piece of wood behind the hinges to prop it half open and hang it that way (figure C).