Anyway, so now we have this iPad mini without any protection. Eeek! We ordered this cool kid's case, but the wait time was over 3 weeks and it's also a bit bulky to take on the go. I feared for my mini's life expectancy, so I came up with this solution:
I used some scrap fabric with a left over button and came up with this handy iPad mini sleeve. Isn't it cute? It seriously only took me 45 minutes from start to finish (with interruptions from 3 littles and a husband). Super easy and quick! I really like how slim and portable it is.
So here's what you need to make yours:
-Outer fabric (mine was a scrap of a cotton print, but you can use any fabric- the more durable, the better)
-Soft fabric for the inside (I happened to have a scrap from a taggies style blanket, but any super soft fabric like minky would work)
-Button
-Ribbon or enough outer fabric to make a loop
Turn your outer fabric right side out. Place the outer fabric inside the inner fabric pocket. The right sides will be facing.
At this point, I placed my iPad mini inside the pockets and marked how tall I wanted the case to be and trimmed any excess fabric (leaving a 1/4" seam allowance).
Put the pockets on hold and make your loop. I made mine by measuring enough fabric to wrap around the button, serging right sides together, and turning right side out.
Take your loop (facing down like a U) and pin in place in between the two pockets (in the center).
Sew along the line that you previously marked for the height. It should be a sandwich of inner fabric, loop, outer fabric. Make sure to leave an opening large enough to turn fabrics right side out.
Turn the fabrics right side out and place the inner fabric into the outer fabric. Fold the loop over the opening and make a mark for the button. Sew the button on through both layers of fabric.
I really was surprised at how quickly I turned this one out. I had all of the supplies on hand, so this project cost me $0. I'm thinking of making a few of these as birthday gifts. Do you have an ipad, nook, or other tablet that needs a case? What were your favorite gifts this holiday season?
Linking up at:
Whatever Goes Wednesday @ Someday Crafts
and We did it Wednesday @ Sew Much Ado
Linking up at:
Whatever Goes Wednesday @ Someday Crafts
and We did it Wednesday @ Sew Much Ado
Thank you,
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You are so welcome! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for this. I so didnt want to spend 45 bucks on a case. This works so so well! :)
ReplyDeleteThis was a great tutorial. I used it this afternoon. It took me twice the time, but I'm also a sewing beginner. Thanks!
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