Organizers You Make from Eyeglass Cases

There are different types of eyeglass holders. Some are hinged. Some are not. Some are hard, others are soft. There are different projects you can make using the eyeglass holders and youll find most of them to be simple yet useful.

Using the soft-sided eyeglass cases, the type where you simply slip the glasses in from the top, you can create a handy hanger that is great in the bathroom, laundry room or even a little girls room.

Youll find the eyeglass cases at many yard sales, and for these projects, you can use different colors of cases, or all the same design, whichever you decide. They do, however, need to be the same size for most of the projects. Starting with 4, 6, or 8 of the eyeglass cases you can make an organizer to use in the bathroom. It can hang on the outside of the shower curtain rod, or on a hook near the tub. Start with a piece of fabric (vinyl if the assembly will likely get wet) cut to the size you decide. You can align the eyeglass cases to decide how many rows of cases youll need to create just the right size organizer. Align four rows of two eyeglass cases, on the vinyl or cloth, and stitch or glue them into place. These can hold shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and many other bathroom necessities. Of course, the design is all your own. If you want, make three rows of three, four rows of two, or a different pattern. Youre the one who knows how much space you have, and whether the available space is presented horizontally or vertically. Make the vertical or horizontal pattern of eyeglass cases on cloth, to suit your own needs. Although the type of eyeglass cases you use is important you still have a couple of options. You can use the type of cases that is made of cloth or opt for the vinyl eyeglass cases instead. Keep in mind the type of things to be stored in the homemade organizer. For example, bathroom items like shampoo, might fare better in the vinyl-type cases since theyll likely get wet often. Eyeglass cases that are fur-lined might better serve in a childs room for holding things like beanie babies or toys. If you have a narrow space, but the space runs from ceiling to floor, consider using one long piece of fabric to hold a single, vertical row of eyeglass cases. The "pockets" can hold silk plants, rolled magazines, canned or bottled drinks, and much more, making them versatile and oh, so handy. Stitch the cases together, side by side, to form a long row of pockets that work well for surrounding a coffee table or desk. The pockets can be stapled on, tacked on, or otherwise affixed. The pocket set makes a great way to store pens, art supplies, scissors, rulers, chalk and other necessities. Purchase a basket with a handle, attach the long row of pockets around the basket, and you have a handy carryall that can hold tools, cleaning supplies, office needs, bathroom stuff, or even utensils. Theres no end to the organizers you can create using the eyeglass cases. Be on the lookout for eyeglass cases at yard sales and such. Or, check dollar theme stores to find ones that are ideal and inexpensive. When you have enough youll be ready to start on making your own shower organizer, office organizer, or other holder. Theyre cheap, unique and very useful.