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Easy Bedside Caddy Made from Two Placemats

Easy Bedside Caddy Made from Two Placemats
This is an easy bedside caddy you can make with two place mats. Everyone has a few things that they need near their bedside, you can make this one in less than 30 minutes.

Benefits
  • Keeps things organized
 
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Step 1What Do You Need?

What Do You Need?
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You will need:
  • Two placemats of the same width (I used two identical placemats
  • Pins for keeping the fabric in place
  • Sewing machine or you can hand sew
  • A tape measure or ruler
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8 comments
Jan 18, 2012. 10:27 AMTabbyDeAnne says:
Love your choice in placemats! These are perfect! Great and easy to follow 'ible! Thanks for sharing!
Nov 6, 2011. 9:19 AMsnickerdoodles says:
Wow. I love you. They sell placemats at the dollar store so this is a super cheap solution. Thanks!
Oct 23, 2011. 2:37 PMjaxofalltrades says:
I love this idea, I like to keep a lot of things on hand near the bed.
Oct 23, 2011. 1:18 PMjessyratfink says:
I've been meaning to make something like this for years! Placemats are a great idea.
Oct 23, 2011. 11:59 AMmikeasaurus says:
Neat idea, sure beats the small pile of stuff I have hiding under my bed!
Oct 23, 2011. 11:15 AMPenolopy Bulnick says:
Very cute and very handy!

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