DIY Tank Top Organizer: A Simple Closet Hack That Saves Space

Danielle
by Danielle

Maximize space and keep your tops organized!


Tired of digging through a jumbled mess of tank tops every morning? I was, too! No matter how neatly I folded them, they always ended up squished and wrinkled.


That’s why I created this simple tank top organizer using basic hangers and zip ties. It keeps my tops organized, easy to see, and—best of all—takes up hardly any closet space.

DIY tank top organizer with hangers

Tools and Materials

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Keep your tops neat and tidy

1. Pair Up the Hangers

Start by taking your hangers and grouping them into sets of two.


You’ll be creating three sets of double hangers.

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2. Attach the Hangers with Zip Ties

Use zip ties to connect each pair of hangers back-to-back.

A clever way to store your tank tops without stuffing them in a drawer!

Where you place the zip ties will depend on the shape of your hangers, but here’s what worked for me:


  • One zip tie through the small hole at the top.
  • One on each side near the bottom hooks.
Budget-friendly tank top organization idea

Pull the zip ties tight, then snip off the excess.

A quick, affordable fix for tank top chaos!

3. Connect the Sets Vertically

Now, it’s time to build your hanging structure! You’ll be stacking the three hanger sets vertically, securing them with zip ties in two key spots:

Easy way to hang tank tops

Attach the top hanger to the middle hanger by threading a zip tie through the bar of the top hanger and the top hole of the middle hanger.

Keep your tank tops neat, wrinkle-free, and easy to grab!

Attach the middle hanger to the bottom hanger the same way—zip tying the bar of the middle hanger to the top hole of the bottom hanger.


For extra security, add a second zip tie between each connection to ensure they stay firmly in place.

A budget-friendly way to keep your closet organized!

Once all three sections are connected, pull the zip ties tight and trim off the excess.

4. Hang Your Tank Tops

Now, grab your tank tops and start hanging! You can fit two per hanger, one on each side.


If you want, you can even layer them for seasonal storage—lightweight summer tanks in front, heavier layering tanks in back.

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Why This DIY Tank Top Organizer Works So Well


  • Saves drawer space – More room for your jeans, sweaters, or whatever else is stuffed in there.
  • Keeps tank tops visible – No more forgetting about that cute one in the back of the drawer!
  • Reduces wrinkles – Hanging prevents creases from forming.
  • Customizable – Add more hangers, make it shorter, or use it for scarves, leggings, or bras.
A clever way to organize tops

How to Make a Tank Top Organizer With Just Hangers and Zip Ties

If you’re tired of messy drawers and hard-to-find tank tops, this DIY tank top organizer is the perfect closet organization fix.


It’s budget-friendly, takes just a few minutes to make, and keeps your clothes neat and easy to access.


Give it a try, and let me know how it works for you!

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  • Short Short on Feb 16, 2025

    Why put so many hangers together

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  • Vgl122879587 Vgl122879587 on Feb 14, 2025

    This is a great idea but I’ve never seen hangars like these hangars for this project.

  • Gbe69776730 Gbe69776730 on Feb 14, 2025

    For those that live in the USA and have the standard plastic tube hangers the tabs from wet cat/dog food or soup/fruit can tabs fit the standard plastic tube of a hanger. I found a soda pop can tab only fit wire or tops of wood hangers. ZIp ties would work on plastic hangers but you need to postion differently. A multi level pant hanger would also work. I use a multi pant hanger to drape sun dresses over in closet.

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