The tighter you wrap the cord the better it will stay in place. Then throw the spool keeper in your bag and forgettaboutit! For more tips and tricks see the full DIY at etté studios along with some other simple and great upcycled DIYs.

Materials

- Old wooden thread spool (at least 1 in wide) - Drill - Large drill bit - Smaller drill bit - Utility knife or other sharp knife - Pencil - Table vice or clamp (optional) - Earbuds