Sort your clothes based on type, such as: pants, shirts, skirts, etc. Sort your clothes based on season, such as: summer, winter, fall, spring, warm weather, and cool weather. Sort your clothes based on occasion, such as: casual, school, work, formal, nightgowns, pajamas, and so forth.
Donate the clothes that are still in good condition. You can take them to your local salvation army or homeless shelter. You can also give them away to friends or family members. Consider mending the ripped or torn clothes. Sometimes, you might come across something that you still like and would wear, if not for the horrible tear in the most embarrassing of places. Instead of tossing the garment, try mending it yourself with a needle and thread. If you are afraid to mend something, consider taking it to a professional seamstress. Keep in mind, however, that some things are beyond repair and cannot be mended. Consider dyeing stained clothes that you still like. If you can’t get a stain out, you can try dyeing the garment with fabric dry. You can also try coloring the stain in with an opaque fabric marker. It is not a perfect solution, but it might make the stain less noticeable. Recycle torn, stained, and ripped clothes that are beyond repair. These types of clothes usually won’t be taken by a salvation army or homeless shelter, and they are impossible to fix. Instead of throwing these clothes away, consider cutting them down. Use the stained parts as cleaning rags. Save the undamaged parts for future sewing and DIY projects.
If you want to add a drawer liner, measure the bottom of your drawer first, then cut the liner to fit. Pull the backing off by about 1 inch (2. 54 centimeters) and press it down against the drawer bottom. Carefully peel the backing off little by little as you continue to press the liner against the drawer.
Consider keeping a second bin or basket handy for items that do not belong on top of your dresser. This way, once you are done organizing, you can put everything back where it belongs.
If your dresser does not have any small drawers, consider keeping your socks, underwear, and bras in one of the top drawers. Use a drawer divider to keep them separate. You can also store small items, such as camis, tights, underwear, and socks, in a tray that has compartments. Stick the tray in one of your larger drawers. This frees the smaller drawers up for other items, such as electronics, makeup, ties, and so forth. [4] X Research source
If you have room in your closet, consider putting your out-of-season clothes onto a shelf. This will free up your bottom drawer for other items you wear more often.
If you keep all of your shirts in one drawer, consider sorting them by color. Put all of the bluish shirts in one stack and all of the reddish shirts in another. If you have many different colors, then try sorting them into light and dark colors.
You can use as many dividers as you want. If you aren’t certain how many to use, start with one or two to divide your drawer up into two or four sections. [6] X Research source Consider making your own divider. Click here to learn how to make one.
If you like plants, aloe plants, English ivy, peace lilies, philodendrons, and spider plants do great indoors. [7] X Research source If you like plants but tend to forget about watering them, consider getting a pretty vase and adding some fresh, seasonal flowers into them. You can also consider using fake flowers instead; you can get some that look and feel very realistic. If you like to take care of things, consider adding a betta fish bowl. Betta fish are very easy to care for and they come in many bright colors. They are great for adding a splash of color. Add a lamp. This will not only add some brightness to your room when its dark, but it will also add a flash of color to your dresser top. Consider getting an ornamental lamp with an interesting shape.
Get a makeup organizer. If you get one made out of clear, acrylic plastic, it will be less visible against the wall. It also won’t clash against your makeup and decor. Get a small, decorative tray to keep your perfumes together. [8] X Research source Consider storing your brushes in mason jars or short, cylindrical vases. Fill the bottom half of each jar or vase with marbles or glass vase filler, then stick the brushes, handle-side-down into the jars. The marbles will keep the brushes steady and prevent them from flopping about.
Hang long necklaces from a necklace stand or necklace tree. Try to get a color that matches your dresser or room decor. Keep random bits of jewelry in a little dish or vintage tea cup. Watercolor paint palettes are great for organizing small earrings and pins. [9] X Research source Ice cube tray are perfect for storing rings and earrings. [10] X Research source
A wood tray with or without compartments A small woven basket A small plastic bin A decorative bowl
A piggy bank or a coin bank A mason jar A pretty bowl A small, decorative vase
Measuring tape Cardboard Box cutter Metal straight edge Cutting mat (recommended) Gift wrap Scissors Spray adhesive
The first rectangle needs to be the same height and depth as your drawer. The second rectangle needs to be the same height and width as your drawer.
Do not use scissors to cut cardboard. They are not sharp enough and may create frayed edges.
If your first piece of cardboard measures 6 inches high and 14 inches long, your first piece of paper should be 12 inches high and 14 inches long. If your second piece of cardboard measures 6 inches high and 28 inches long, your second piece of paper needs to be 12 inches high and 28 inches long.
You are working with one piece of paper at a time so that the glue does not dry out. Consider working on top of some newspaper to protect your work surface.
If the pieces wobble around too much, you can secure the seams with hot glue.
