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Simple DIY Cord Keeper Tutorial

A free sewing pattern for a fabric travel cable organizer! These cute little cord keepers are great stash busters and make wonderful gifts!
Author Melissa Mortenson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces quilting cotton each cut at 3″ X 5″
  • 1 piece felt cut at 3″ X 5″
  • 1 set velcro “buttons” - you can also cut a 1″ square of velcro tape.
  • Thread

Instructions

First:

  • Cut two pieces of fabric and one piece of felt into rectangles that each measure 3″ X 5″
    supplies for DIY cord keeper on white table

Second:

  • Place one side of your Velcro button in the center of your outside fabric a scant 1/2″ from the bottom and the other side in the center of your inside fabric a scant 1/2″ from the top. Stitch in place.
    DIY cord keeper on white table

Third:

  • Place your felt between the outside and inside fabrics…like a sandwich. Align all the sides. The right side of the fabric should be facing out.

Fourth:

  • Using a generous 1/4″ seam allowance, sew around the entire perimeter of your cord keeper.
    construction of DIY cord keeper on white table

Fith:

  • Using your pinking shears, cut around all four sides.
  • And you are done!
  • Easy peasy.
    DIY cord keeper on white table
  • All that’s left now is to untangle your cords and wrap them up!