• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
AppleGreen Cottage
  • Sew-Easy Gifts!
  • Tutorials
    • EASY
    • Sewing Bags
    • Sewing For Home
    • Sewing For Kids
    • Diy Gifts
  • FREE PATTERNS
  • SHOP
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Free Guide - SewEASY Gifts!
  • Sew BAGS
  • Popular
  • SHOP
×

Home » Diy Storage

How to Make Your Own Drawer Dividers

Jun 29, 2016

Here you'll find out how to make your own drawer dividers. Check out how to make the most of your drawer space on zero budget - and that within minutes! 

how to make your own drawer dividers

Do you want to optimize the storage space AND keep those tiny items in your drawer nicely organized?

How to Make Your Own Drawer Dividers

Make simple drawer dividers that will cost you nothing else but a few minutes of your time and a piece of cardboard to be reused instead of thrown away. Here's how.

Supplies

You'll need:

  • some sturdy cardboard (a box from the latest trip to the grocery store?)
  • measuring tape
  • scissors or cutting knife
  • (optional) some wrapping paper you really like and glue/double-sid adhesive tape

HOW TO MAKE the Easiest Drawer Divider

Do you want to optimize the storage space AND keep those tiny items in your drawer nicely organized? Make simple drawer dividers that will cost you nothing else but a few minutes of your time and a piece of cardboard to be reused instead of thrown away. Here's how.

1) First measure the interior of your drawer - height and depth.

2) Then cut one piece of cardboard: "height X depth" if your divider will go in the direction front-back, like mine.

Make simple drawer dividers that will cost you nothing else but a few minutes of your time and a piece of cardboard to be reused instead of thrown away.

3) Optional: cut the wrapping paper to cover all sides of the cardboard piece and wrap the cardboard using some glue or double-sided adhesive tape. Place into the drawer - done!

Make simple drawer dividers that will cost you nothing else but a few minutes of your time and a piece of cardboard to be reused instead of thrown away.

You can tape the ends to the drawer to stabilize it (especially if you plan a heavy use), but it's not necessary if you've measured precisely and the cardboard will be stuck between the front and back of the drawer.

Make simple drawer dividers that will cost you nothing else but a few minutes of your time and a piece of cardboard to be reused instead of thrown away.

All done in three steps only. Well, the third one is optional, purely decorative. Your choice!

You can use the DIY cardboard dividers in any space, for any purpose. That messy kitchen drawer, a toy box, a toolbox - you name it!
And if you ever run out of drawer space, you might want to make your own, large DIY storage that will fit anywhere - here's a great and easy tutorial, check it out:

I've also made a few felt storage boxes to fit into this same drawer. One of my easiest and quickest crafting projects this year! The how-to is here (check out the clever no-measuring trick!) - and here's even my video slide-show for a quick sneak peek:

freebies
How to Make Your Own Drawer Dividers

Share it:

Share on Pinterest Share on Twitter Share on Facebook

More Diy Storage

  • 30+ Free Sewing Projects For The Home
  • A 10-Minute Diy Toiletry Bag Tutorial - The Easiest Zipper Bag You'll Ever Make.
  • easy diy storage cube
    Super Easy Felt Storage Box Tutorial
  • diy-travel-accessories-to-sew
    7+ Really Useful Diy Travel Accessories to Sew

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Marietta Maids

    November 22, 2016 at 9:06 am

    I loved that idea! It will help me organize all my drawers! I usually buy that kind of stuff but this time I will make mine. I am so happy and enthusiastic! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage

      January 11, 2018 at 9:08 pm

      Thank you, Marietta!

      Reply
  2. Upcyclelina

    August 15, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    Such a simple idea that will help a lot. I find those ready box dividers eating part of the space as they take more space than what you can fit in them. They are also often measured to something close; part of the box is left empty (of course so small that you can't use) and/or your stuff won't just fit in the compartments. I will have to start thinking about something like this. 🙂

    Reply
    • Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage

      January 11, 2018 at 9:07 pm

      Upcyclelina,

      couldn't agree more! I've had the same experience with store-purchased drawer dividers, always leaving part of the space useless. The cardboard DIY is easy, and totally adjustable. Thanks for dropping by!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

GET A FREE PATTERN
when you JOIN our mailing list.

Footer

↑ back to top

  • Applegreen Cottage on FB
  • IG
  • Applegreen Cottage on Pinterest
  • Applegreen Cottage on Youtube

Contact - About - Privacy Policy - Terms Of Use - Customer Reviews - SHOP

©2023 AppleGreenCottage