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Visor Organizer
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Difficulty Level
Beginner
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Description
Keep your car tidy and organized, while always having what you need on hand. This Visor Organizer sewing pattern is a convenient place to stash fuel cards, chapstick, important paperwork, etc with a zippered pocket for tokens, coins, and all other small bits and pieces that need safe storage.
Instant download digital sewing pattern. The finished visor organizer is 10.5 inches wide by 6 inches tall.
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- +Preparation
- Medium Weight Interfacing – ¾ yard
- ¾ inch Elastic – 18 inches total cut into 2 9” pieces
- Bias Binding – double fold bias tape that is ½ inch when finished. You can buy/make ½ inch wide 1 inch wide single fold bias tape and fold in half down its center line. Approximately 12 inches will be sufficient. If you would like to create your own Bias Binding here is a free tutorial that will show you how to create it.
- Zipper – x1 10 inch #4 or #5
- Snap – You will need one ½” snap for the front snap closure.
- Thread to match
Project OverviewVisor Organizer
Difficulty Level = Beginner
Keep your car tidy and organized, while always having what you need on hand. This Visor Organizer is a convenient place to stash fuel cards, chapstick, important paperwork, etc. with a zippered pocket for tokens, coins, and all other small bits and pieces that need safe storage.
Our Facebook group is a great place to get help, share your tips and creations! We are a friendly bunch, and we love to help and see what you have made.
Please read the full instructions before getting started.
Wash, dry, and press your fabric before starting your project. A bit of prep now prevents shrinking and means your garment will stay the same size you made it.
Never leave a child or baby unattended or allow to sleep in a garment made from one of our patterns with ties, snaps, buttons, or anything they could remove, choke on, or get caught on. Always use caution if you are unsure. We love our patterns, but we love your bundles of joy more!
SizingSize Range
Craft
Finished Measurements (Inches)
Width Height Visor 10.5 6.0 Materials and ToolsYou will need woven or non-stretch fabric. Cotton, quilting cotton, denim, cotton lawn, canvas, even upholstery fabric would work for the base and flat pockets.
Fabric –
Fabric Requirements 45 inches/115 cm wide
Visor using one color Visor using multiple colors Organizer 1 yard 4 fat quarters * If you are using a narrower fabric, a directional print, or a fabric with nap you may need more.
** Make sure to wash, dry, and press all fabrics before cutting out in case they shrink.
You will also need:
Tools needed are, sewing machine, pins, scissors, tailor’s chalk/erasable fabric marker, tape measure or ruler, iron, and ironing board. Serger/overlocker is optional but not required.
Printing Your PatternSettings
The pattern is a separate download. Choose either the US letter paper, A4 paper, or A0 paper size based on the printer you wish to use. If you are in the US or Canada then your printer will likely use US letter paper. Other regions normally use A4 paper. Some people prefer to print their patterns at a print shop: A0 is best in this case.
Print at 100%.
On the second page, you will find a 1-inch and a 3-inch square test box. Print this page first, on its own, and measure these squares.
Once you are happy that the test box is accurate, print the rest of the pattern pages.
Please follow this video for information and assistance on assembling this pattern.
Also, please note that some Rebecca Page patterns and projects also come with cut files and a printable design page which you can use to plan your project if you wish. These are provided in a separate section below to avoid any confusion!
+US Print Charts
Here are which pages to print for the US Files
Pattern Base Top Pocket 2nd Pocket Zippered Pocket Strap 2-3 3-4 5-6 5-7 4 +A4 Print Charts
Here are which pages to print for the A4 Files
Pattern Base Top Pocket 2nd Pocket Zippered Pocket Strap 2-3 3-4 3-4 5-6 7 Cutting InstructionsCut each of the pieces according to the directions on the pattern piece. Seam allowances are all included so just cut them as is.
Cutting Checklist and Cutting Charts: The cut chart below is for one Visor Organizer. Multiply each piece by the quantity you would like to make.
NOTE – All pattern pieces are included, however, if you prefer to cut using the cutting chart, the dimensions for the rectangular pieces (in INCHES) are included with the pieces below:
Pattern Base – Fabric cut 2, Interfacing cut 2
Top Pocket – Fabric cut 1, Interfacing cut 1 not on fold
2nd Pocket – Fabric cut 1 on fold, Interfacing cut 1 not on fold
Back of Zippered Pocket – Fabric cut 1 on fold
Bottom of Zipper Pocket – Fabric cut 1 on fold, Interfacing cut 1 not on fold
Top of Zippered Pocket – Fabric cut 1 on fold, Interfacing cut 1 not on fold
Zip Ends – Fabric cut 2
Width Height 4.5 1.5 Strap – Fabric cut 1
Width Height 11.5 2.75 NOTE – To cut fabric on the fold, fold your fabric over parallel to the selvage edges. Align the pattern piece so it is on the fold of the fabric. Cut around the edges, leaving the fold. If you have folded your fabric correctly the fold will be parallel to the two edges of the fabric that are finished. The raw edges (e.g. the ones you could pick at and threads would come off) will be at a right angle to your fold.
- + Instructions
- Pattern Markings – Transfer all pattern markings.
- Press – Press the Fold Line of the following pieces: Top pocket, Back of Zippered Pocket, 2nd Pocket, Top of Zippered Pocket, and Bottom of Zippered Pocket.
- Interfacing – Apply Interfacing to the following pieces: Pattern Base, Top Pocket, 2nd Pocket, Top of Zippered Pocket, and Bottom of Zippered Pocket.
- Zip Pocket – Use Double Fold Bias method on each Zip End. Add a few hand stiches to zipper to hold together. Stitch one Zip End over the stitched end of zipper. Place Zip End and zipper over the Bottom of Zipped Pocket, mark where second Zip End needs to be. Trim Zipper and stitch second Zip End on. Align Zip to Zip Pocket Top Folded Edge, Pin and Topstitch. Align the other end of the zipper with Bottom of Zipped Pocket folded edge, pin, and topstitch. Place the Back of Zipped Pocket piece behind this newly created piece, matching bottom rounded edges. Apply Bias Tape to the Top edge of Zipper Pocket and Topstitch.
- Flat Pockets – Topstitch the Top Pocket ¼ inch from the folded edge. Topstitch the 2nd Pocket ¼ inch from the folded edge. Lay the 2nd Pocket on the Top Pocket matching bottom curved edges. Mark the Middle of the 2nd Pocket and stitch it down to the Top Pocket on this line, dividing the 2nd Pocket into two pockets while attaching it to the Top Pocket. Place this on top of one Pattern Base, matching bottom curved edges.
- Adding Snap – Place the Zip Pocket on the Flat Pockets, matching bottom curved edges. Add one side of the snap at the pattern marking on the Zip Pocket.
- Strap – Fold the Strap in half lengthwise. Stitch the long edge and one short, curved edge. Trim the corners, turn right side out and press. Attach other side of snap to strap. Close snap and align strap middle to the middle of the top of the base piece. Baste strap using no more than ¼ inch seam allowance.
- Adding Elastic – Place Elastic at markings on assembled Visor Organizer front. Baste elastic pieces with no more than ¼ inch seam allowance. Fold extra elastic in at the middle and pin out of the way to the middle of the Visor Organizer.
- Adding Back Panel – Place the other Pattern Base over the completed Visor Organizer front, right sizes together. Pin and stitch from elastic on the right side around to elastic on the left side, leaving a gap between the two on the top for turning. Trim the seam allowance, turn right side out, and press. Open the snap, pin the gap closed and Topstitch shut. Your Visor Organizer is finished!
Quick Glance Cheat Sheet½ inch seam allowance included – Top stitching ⅛ inch – Basting ⅛ inch – Hem – ½ inch
Preparation –
Sewing –
0 . PreparationSeam Allowance
½ inch seam allowance included - Top stitching ⅛ inch – Basting ⅛ inch - Hem – ½ inch
0.1Pattern Markings
Transfer all pattern markings to the fabric using a disappearing ink pen or tailors chalk.
0.2Press
Press the fold line of all pieces that were cut ‘on fold’: Top pocket, Back of Zippered Pocket, 2nd Pocket, Top of Zippered Pocket, and Bottom of Zippered Pocket.
0.3Interfacing
Use the manufacturer’s instructions to apply Interfacing to the to the wrong side of the following pieces: Pattern Base, Top Pocket, 2nd Pocket, Top of Zippered Pocket, and Bottom of Zippered Pocket.
1 . Zip Pocket1.1If you are familiar with making double fold bias tape, please use this. If not, don’t worry, just follow along here!
Fold the Zip End in half lengthwise wrong sides together. Press.
1.2Open the Zip End and fold the two long sides into the middle. Press.
1.3Refold the Zip End along the center edge, folding the raw edges to the inside. Press.
1.4Place a couple of hand stitches into the end of the zip to keep the sides together to make it easier to stitch in place.
1.5Place this stitched end inside a Zip End piece. Pin in place and sew with a straight stitch using about ⅛ inch seam allowance.
TIP – Unzip the zip, so the zip head is nowhere near your stitching.
1.6Place this over the bottom of Zipped Pocket to measure exactly where the second zip end needs to be sewn.
1.7With zipper closed, trim zip to correct length, pin zip into the second Zip End piece and stitch.
1.8Trim sides of Zip End pieces to match the width of zip.
1.9Align zip to Zip Pocket Top folded edge. Pin and topstitch using a ⅛ inch seam allowance.
1.10Align the other zip edge with Zip Pocket Bottom folded edge. Pin and topstitch using a ⅛ inch seam allowance.
1.11Place ‘Back of Zipped Pocket’ behind this full piece you have created, matching the rounded and bottom edges wrong sides together.
NOTE – If you used a narrower zip, you will need to trim a little off the Zip Pocket Back top edge so that it matches the height of the zipped pocket you have created.
1.12Open the bias tape and place it wrong side up on the top edge of the Zip Pocket matching the raw edges. Pin.
1.13Stitch using a ¼ inch seam allowance along the fold of the bias tape.
1.14Fold the bias tape around to the wrong side of the Zip Pocket and pin to enclose all edges. Topstitch using a ⅛ inch seam allowance.
2 . Flat Pockets2.1Topstitch the folded edge of Top Pocket about ¼ inch from the folded edge.
TIP – To add a personal touch, the Pockets can be finished with decorative stitches, decorative trim, or bias binding.
2.2Topstitch the folded edge of 2nd Pocket about ¼ inch from the folded edge.
2.3Place 2nd pocket on top of Top Pocket.
2.4Mark the middle of 2nd Pocket at the top and bottom, join the two points with a line ruled with a disappearing ink pen or tailors chalk.
2.5Place a row of stitching down the line, joining 2nd pocket to Top Pocket, and dividing 2nd Pocket into two pockets. At the beginning and end make some backstitches.
2.6Place on top of one of the Pattern Bases, aligning the bottom curves.
3 . Adding Snap3.1If you have not already done so, mark the placement of the snap using the pattern piece.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to add one side of the snap through ONLY the front of the Zip Pocket at the marking.
3.2Place the Zip Pocket onto the Flat Pockets, right sides facing up. If you have not already done so, mark the placement of the snap using the pattern piece.
4 . Strap4.1Fold Strap in half lengthwise.
4.2Stitch the long and the curved short side using a ¼ inch seam allowance.
4.3Trim the corners.
4.4Turn the Strap right side out and press.
4.5Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to add other side of the Snap through both layers of Strap at the Snap Placement marking.
4.6Close Snap. Align the middle of the Strap Short Edge to the middle of Base top edge and pin.
4.7Baste using a max ¼ inch seam allowance.
TIP – Make some backstitches at both ends to secure the Strap.
TIP – Basting is just like normal stitching except the stitches need to be long and loose so that they can be removed later, if needed. Stitch within the seam allowance, so that the basting stitches are not seen in the final garment, while keeping the stitches loose enough to pull out just in case they are visible. The purpose is to hold a piece of fabric in place until that section is properly sewn. Set the machine to a long loose stitch. Test it on a piece of fabric first to make sure that the stitches can easily be removed. Do not backstitch at either end. Leave the ends loose, with approximately 1 inch of thread tails at either end of the stitching.
5 . Adding Elastic5.1Place the Elastic pieces in place at the markings.
5.2Baste using a max ¼ inch seam allowance.
TIP – Make some backstitches at both ends to secure the Elastic.
5.3Fold the loose middle of the elastic into a fold to keep it out of the way, and either clip or pin in place. This will ensure the elastic straps are not caught in the sewing in the next step.
6 . Adding the Back Panel6.1Place the second Base piece on top of your organizer, right sides together, matching all the raw edges. Pin.
6.2Stitch from center of elastic on top left, around the whole border, until the right hand edge of elastic on top right, using a ½” seam allowance.
TIP – Shorten stitch length to assist stitching the curve, and to create a stable seam.
6.3Trim the seam allowance. Be very careful around the corner curves, trimming away as much as possible, without affecting the strength of this seam.
TIP – Trim each layer separately to create the least possible bulk in the seams.
6.4Turn your organizer right sides out and remove pins from the elastics.
TIP – Use a blunt object, eg. a chopstick to poke out the corners.
Press organizer from the back.
6.5Open the Snap. Pin the gap close and topstitch it using a ⅛ inch seam allowance.
NOTE – Do not stitch through the Strap while it is snapped.
Congratulations, your Visor Organizer is finished!
- + Finishing Notes and Congratulations
Finishing Notes and Congratulations
Congratulations, your Visor Organizer is done. Enjoy!
We would love to hear how you got on and see photos of your finished project!
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Sales + Licencing InformationProject OverviewVisor Organizer
Difficulty Level = Beginner
Keep your car tidy and organized, while always having what you need on hand. This Visor Organizer is a convenient place to stash fuel cards, chapstick, important paperwork, etc. with a zippered pocket for tokens, coins, and all other small bits and pieces that need safe storage.
SizingSize Range
Craft
Finished Measurements (Inches)
Width Height Visor 10.5 6.0 Materials and ToolsYou will need woven or non-stretch fabric. Cotton, quilting cotton, denim, cotton lawn, canvas, even upholstery fabric would work for the base and flat pockets.
Fabric –
Fabric Requirements 45 inches/115 cm wide
Visor using one color Visor using multiple colors Organizer 1 yard 4 fat quarters * If you are using a narrower fabric, a directional print, or a fabric with nap you may need more.
** Make sure to wash, dry, and press all fabrics before cutting out in case they shrink.
You will also need:
- Medium Weight Interfacing – ¾ yard
- ¾ inch Elastic – 18 inches total cut into 2 9” pieces
- Bias Binding – double fold bias tape that is ½ inch when finished. You can buy/make ½ inch wide 1 inch wide single fold bias tape and fold in half down its center line. Approximately 12 inches will be sufficient. If you would like to create your own Bias Binding here is a free tutorial that will show you how to create it.
- Zipper – x1 10 inch #4 or #5
- Snap – You will need one ½” snap for the front snap closure.
- Thread to match
Tools needed are, sewing machine, pins, scissors, tailor’s chalk/erasable fabric marker, tape measure or ruler, iron, and ironing board. Serger/overlocker is optional but not required.