Most of the time that's not an issue, since I like how feather-light she is and have decided I don't want some bulky leather thing weighing her down, but I DO get nervous when she's in my bag. A little padding is in order.
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I made this, and it was probably the easiest thing I've ever sewn. Easier than a pillow. In fact, if you're teaching somebody how to sew, this would be a great beginning project.
You need:
felt (or some other padding, but felt is cheapest)
pretty fabric
needle and thread (or Unique Stitch, if you're lazy like I was toward the end)
pins
scissors
pen or pencil
What to do:
1. Fold the felt in half and pin it together. Place your Kindle inside to make sure it fits. (Mine has a little extra room and I'm totally fine with that, but if you want a snug fit just do a little snippy-snip.) Sew the felt to make a pocket. These stitches don't have to be pretty since the felt will be covered by other fabric.
2. Spread out your fabric and if the pattern varies, decide which part you want on the sleeve. I actually put the felt pocket underneath my toile and folded it to get an idea of how it would look. Once you're ready, flip the fabric over and trace the outline of the felt pocket.
3. Cut out the fabric pieces and pin them together. Make sure the "design" sides are facing each other so you're looking at the back of the fabric. Sew the pieces together (or use Unique Stitch like I did, because maybe I didn't want the noise of my sewing machine drowning out the TV).
4. Once the sleeve is together, fold the top edges inside to create a hem. (Again, Unique Stitch works just as well.) Put the felt pocket inside the fabric and you're done!
One thing to keep in mind is that the felt and fabric aren't sewn together, so you can make several different sleeves for the same insert. ALSO, this is super affordable. I used two pieces of recycled felt that were 29 cents each, and a leftover fabric sample from an interior design store that I got for $1. Even if you end up spending a little more on fabric, you're still under $10.
Have you been crafty lately? What did you make? Anybody else love Unique Stitch?
You need:
felt (or some other padding, but felt is cheapest)
pretty fabric
needle and thread (or Unique Stitch, if you're lazy like I was toward the end)
pins
scissors
pen or pencil
What to do:
1. Fold the felt in half and pin it together. Place your Kindle inside to make sure it fits. (Mine has a little extra room and I'm totally fine with that, but if you want a snug fit just do a little snippy-snip.) Sew the felt to make a pocket. These stitches don't have to be pretty since the felt will be covered by other fabric.
2. Spread out your fabric and if the pattern varies, decide which part you want on the sleeve. I actually put the felt pocket underneath my toile and folded it to get an idea of how it would look. Once you're ready, flip the fabric over and trace the outline of the felt pocket.
3. Cut out the fabric pieces and pin them together. Make sure the "design" sides are facing each other so you're looking at the back of the fabric. Sew the pieces together (or use Unique Stitch like I did, because maybe I didn't want the noise of my sewing machine drowning out the TV).
4. Once the sleeve is together, fold the top edges inside to create a hem. (Again, Unique Stitch works just as well.) Put the felt pocket inside the fabric and you're done!
One thing to keep in mind is that the felt and fabric aren't sewn together, so you can make several different sleeves for the same insert. ALSO, this is super affordable. I used two pieces of recycled felt that were 29 cents each, and a leftover fabric sample from an interior design store that I got for $1. Even if you end up spending a little more on fabric, you're still under $10.
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fun! I have never used unique stitch, but since I don't like to sew, it seems right up my alley!
ReplyDeletethanks for linking up.
gail
I love Unique Stitch for smaller projects when I don't want to drag out the whole sewing machine. It's perfect for hemming pants!
ReplyDeleteCute! I'll have to check out that Unique Stitch stuff!
ReplyDeleteI love this ! Toile is very French !
ReplyDeleteI would love if you link this to the French Obsession on Feb 1st!
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Frenchy
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