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October 3, 2011 by Mariel

Children’s Bed Book Storage ~ Sewing Tutorial (she:Brandy)

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I’m Brandy. A wife and a mother with a love for all things domestic. Being in the Coast Guard, we move around every few years, but two things remain constant. Our home and family. At Gluesticks, you’ll find ideas to create a house a home. Whether you are interested in new recipes, kids crafts, family activities or simple sewing projects, we welcome you!  I previously shared my idea for Homemade Glycerin Soap and a Beach Towel Robe.

I thought that my kids might like to each have a space to keep their nightly books. We keep the bookcase down stairs, so we needed something that could ofer book storage by the beds. Get my easy DIY on the blog today: www.orsoshesays #books #reading #storage #DIY #bookstorage #organization #bedtime
When the boys go to bed, they allowed a half an hour or so to read books before we turn out the lights. They each start with a church book or magazine, and then can read whatever they’d like after that. They look forward to their “reading time” every night. I thought that they might like to each have a space to keep their nightly books. We keep the bookcase down stairs, so something that could easily hang on their beds to keep it simple when it’s time to go to sleep. I decided to just make some book storage using supplies I had on hand.
I thought that my kids might like to each have a space to keep their nightly books. We keep the bookcase down stairs, so we needed something that could ofer book storage by the beds. Get my easy DIY on the blog today: www.orsoshesays #books #reading #storage #DIY #bookstorage #organization #bedtime

BEDSIDE BOOK STORAGE

I measured the width of their bunk beds and then folded the fabric (fleece, in this case) in half. I wanted my caddy to be 13″ high, so I cut a piece 14″ tall (to allow for seam allowances) and 37″ wide (the width of the bed). Unfolded measurements (28″x37″).
I thought that my kids might like to each have a space to keep their nightly books. We keep the bookcase down stairs, so we needed something that could ofer book storage by the beds. Get my easy DIY on the blog today: www.orsoshesays #books #reading #storage #DIY #bookstorage #organization #bedtime
I sewed up the sides, kept the bottom folded so that I didn’t have to sew it, then created a casing around the top. I left the ends open and slid in a 3/8″ wooden dowel on each side. One in the front, and another in the back. This was for stability. I didn’t want the fabric to sag in the front.  Then I sewed button holes through both thicknesses of fabric (front and back) so that I could hang the fabric without putting too much wear and tear on the fabric with the weight of the books.
I thought that my kids might like to each have a space to keep their nightly books. We keep the bookcase down stairs, so we needed something that could ofer book storage by the beds. Get my easy DIY on the blog today: www.orsoshesays #books #reading #storage #DIY #bookstorage #organization #bedtime
I thought that my kids might like to each have a space to keep their nightly books. We keep the bookcase down stairs, so we needed something that could ofer book storage by the beds. Get my easy DIY on the blog today: www.orsoshesays #books #reading #storage #DIY #bookstorage #organization #bedtime

 

Finally, I added a monogram and hung the caddy! It’s such a simple, sleek storage solution.
I thought that my kids might like to each have a space to keep their nightly books. We keep the bookcase down stairs, so we needed something that could ofer book storage by the beds. Get my easy DIY on the blog today: www.orsoshesays #books #reading #storage #DIY #bookstorage #organization #bedtime
I filled each with a couple of books that I wanted them to browse, and let them fill the rest of the space with their favorites.
I thought that my kids might like to each have a space to keep their nightly books. We keep the bookcase down stairs, so we needed something that could ofer book storage by the beds. Get my easy DIY on the blog today: www.orsoshesays #books #reading #storage #DIY #bookstorage #organization #bedtime
They turned out perfect and the boys love them!
I thought that my kids might like to each have a space to keep their nightly books. We keep the bookcase down stairs, so we needed something that could ofer book storage by the beds. Get my easy DIY on the blog today: www.orsoshesays #books #reading #storage #DIY #bookstorage #organization #bedtime
I used fleece because that is what I had on hand. A sturdy cotton, canvas, or denim would work well, or even better. Fleece is stretchy and could sag over time even though I have the stretch going width-wise, not length-wise. But these work perfectly for us.

OUR PICKS FOR CREATING YOUR OWN BOOK STORAGE:

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~ Brandy
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