DIY: No-Sew Kindle Sleeve

Most of the time, I like my Kindle. She's lightweight, holds many more books than my arms ever could, and is a nice space-saver for those of us who live in small houses. On the other hand, it's still annoying to think about charging a book. Mainly because I don't always remember to do it.

But I've been on a hot streak lately, and since my Kindle-baby has been getting so much use, it was time to make her a new sleeve.  A no-sew sleeve, of course!

Nothing I make is ever complicated, but this is as easy as it gets. Cutting and gluing are the only steps.

First, I bought some felt that was embossed with a crocodile motif. (Apparently this is a new trend I've been missing: awesomely-printed felts.) Each piece was 99 cents.

I decided the red would go on the inside, so cut a centimeter from three of the edges to make a smaller "pocket" for the Kindle. Then I lined everything up, just to make sure I'd have enough room for the Liquid Stitch.

Felt is a "thirsty" fabric, so even when you think you have enough Liquid Stitch (or glue of your choice), you'll probably need to slather some more on there. I glued the red pocket together first, pressing down as I went.

I did the same thing for the brown exterior. And I'm not kidding when I say you'll need A LOT of adhesive. If you don't put enough down, it'll soak right in before the sides can stick together, and then you'll have weird gappy holes everywhere.

Ooze? It will dry clear.

So once your gallon of LS is ready to roll, press down hard on the outside seam. For an extra-firm attachment, put the sleeve under a heavy book. Leave it there for a few hours.

And that's it! Say hello to your new Kindle holder:

What do you store your Kindle in? Ever made one of these yourself? What'd you use?