The Gilded Hare: Tutorial: Custom Laptop Sleeve (with photos this time!) Abernathy Crafts: Zippered card pouch. Laptop Sleeve Tutorial > amy a la mode. I recently designed and made this little laptop sleeve for my sister, and I thought some of you might like to make one for yourself (or someone else) as well! I quilted the lining to make it cushy without it looking too crafty. Feel free to swap it around and quilt the exterior instead. I chose buttons (these happen to be vintage ones from my little button stash) after some discussion with my sister, but you might like some fancy metal hardware or velcro or even an elastic band that attaches at the flap and wraps around. I made a second version of this laptop sleeve out of coffee bags with a cute elastic/vintage button closure you might want to try as well.
Enjoy! Laptop Sleeve Tutorial Materials: Approximately 1/2 yard each of two fabrics, one for exterior and one for liningOne piece of batting, approximately 18″ by 45″ThreadTwo buttons Measuring, Calculating, Cutting: 1. The laptop I was using was 14 3/4″ wide x 9 3/8″ high x 1 1/2″ deep. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Assembly 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Cool Stuff This Morning > amy a la mode. Posted by Amy on May 26th, 2010 Whew! I feel like I’ve been away from the blog for a while, even though I participated in both the Sew, Mama, Sew! Giveaway last week AND the Blogger’s Quilt Festival. Welcome again to all the new folks who found me through these two events. And thanks so much for all the lovely comments on both the quilt I gave away and the one I entered in the festival. I’m very pleased that people have been using my laptop sleeve tutorial and finding it easy to follow. I also wanted to alert you to a giveaway going on at Cafe Cartolina.
I’ve been busy at a lot of things lately that I want to share with you, including a muslin for my first garment sewing project with knit fabric, the completion of my second knitting project (at last!) There has been a lot of other fun around here as well. And last Saturday was the big quilt photo shoot for my web site. Linda’s Laptop Sleeve > amy a la mode. Posted by Amy on June 22nd, 2010 Another awesome reader, Linda, has made a laptop sleeve using my Laptop Sleeve Tutorial. And she sent me photos to put up! She also made a pouch for her extra battery and a draw-string bag for her mouse, powercord, and other accessories. Cute! I love seeing all the different closure methods people use for this. Linda says, “I think the construction of the lining and flap is so clever and makes such a neat finish.
Thanks, Linda! Pattern: Detlef-13 (Felted laptop sleeve for 13-inch laptop) Netbook case tutorial. The husband and i recently bought a new acer netbook, with the intention of using it mainly for travel and other occasions where bringing our much bulkier laptops would be cumbersome. naturally, it needed a case, so i made one. it didn't come out exactly perfect (i'll address the errors later), but i am overall happy with the concept. as usual, i started with a few quick graphic sketches and this is the final model i decided to go with: the bag is padded, and has two pockets. the main pocket is for the netbook and the front smaller (and unpadded) pocket is for the adapter/plug. it opens and shuts with a velcro flap, and also has a handle on the side. keeping the users in mind (we're sharing) i chose a blue and white striped heavy cotton fabric. the nice thing about this project is i already had all the materials in my craft stash. the materials (don't forget to measure you own netbook/laptop and adjust the sizes accordingly) outer fabric: sew around the pinned sides. turn it inside out...
How to sew your own laptop sleeve. With more and more people toting around laptops and netbooks, the market for third-party notebook sleeves and cases has heated up. However, as many of us already know, those offerings can sometimes be hit or miss—laptop sleeves can be ugly, expensive, or both. So why not show off how much of a unique snowflake you are by using something unconventional and creative?
Making your own stuff has always been a popular pastime among the geek crowd, but DIY projects have taken off especially well in the last couple of years. Here, we'll show you how to make your own laptop sleeve for any size notebook. For the purposes of this tutorial, we are using a sewing machine, which you may also have (don't be bashful, guys—we here at Ars already know that many of you either have your own or have access to one. What you need: Half yard (or so) of outer sleeve fabricHalf yard of lining fabricThread (preferably in a matching or complementary color, but it can be any color you want)Your laptop measurements.
Zippered Laptop Sleeve Tutorial. In case you missed it during the Holiday Bake, Craft, & Sew Along, here’s my tutorial for a zippered laptop sleeve. Since it’s measurement based, you could adapt it to fit an iPad or other electronic gadget, too. Supplies: Outer fabric Lining fabric Fusible fleece Zipper (approximately 4” longer than your laptop) Embellishments Measure your laptop, wrapping your tape measure all the way around. Mine measures 18.5” X 24.5”. Split both of those measurements in half. Embellish one of your exterior pieces as desired now. Cut a strip of fabric 3.5” wide and then press under 1/4” on the top and bottom edges. Position on the front of your laptop sleeve and stitch in place along both edges. Cut a strip of fabric 3” high by at least twice the width of your laptop case. Run a long gathering stitch (do not backstitch) about 1/4” in along both long edges.
(I made the decorative flower using these directions on WiseCraft. Pin the zipper in place in the center. Keep on pinning around both corners. How to Make a Patchwork Laptop Case. May 3rd, 2013 Email 47 users recommend Sloan Howard Photo: Sloan Howard A laptop bag is a must for protecting your computer, but who says that "practical" has to mean "boring"? Why not make a vibrant, colorful patchwork bag with a pretty button closure? I recommend walking feet for all machine-quilting projects because they step over batting and fabric with ease. What You'll Need: ButtonCotton batting, such as Warm 'n SoftCotton fabrics, a variety of prints and solidsCutting matIron and ironing boardLining fabricRotary cutterRulerSewing machineThreadWater-soluble penOptional: Walking foot Prep your fabricsThe amount of fabric you need depends on the size of your laptop. 1. 2. 3.
Make and quilt the patchworkSew the strips together, stack your quilt sandwich, and topstitch to quilt the layers. 1. 2. Finish the pouchLine and finish sewing the bag, and then choose a color-coordinated button for your closure to round out the look. 1. 2. 3. 4. Ten: Cloth Laptop Case « for sunday morning. The beauty of the laptop is that is can go anywhere, right? But the hazards of going anywhere are a bit hard on the good ole laptop, and I’m constantly fretting over the scratches and dangers my laptop might meet in my backpack. So I finally decided to make a laptop sleeve. Problem was, I didn’t like anything I saw online. It was all… too little, or too complicated, or too ugly. So I made my own how-to. So, here’s how to make a cloth laptop sleeve. Step one: Gather materials. Step two: Measure your laptop. If you have another kind of computer- Side A: Length + height (from the table up, how thick it is) + 3cm for seam allowance. Side B: Same Width as A.
Step three: Measure and cut your fabric. Cut another set of Side A and B for the outside of the sleeve- but make this one 1cm longer on width and length. Step four: Cut out some batting that is 3cm shorter in width and length than your original measurements. Step five: Step six: Step seven: Step eight: Step nine: Step ten: Step eleven: Step twelve: Sweater Computer Cozy From Refashioned Bags | The Etsy BlogThe Etsy Blog. When it comes to tech possessions, we all have to try a little harder to express our individuality. I carry around my computer, phone, and mp3 player, self-conscious of the fact that I am merely one in a sea of identical metallic cubes. I may not be able to customize my electronics quite the way I like, but boundless opportunity arises in their accessories. Why spend money on some uninspired plastic case made in a factory halfway across the world, when you can create your own upcycled masterpiece?
This week’s How-Tuesday comes from Faith and Justina Blakeney‘s Refashioned Bags, teaching us how to turn a sweater that’s past its prime into a laptop’s fuzzy best friend. Purchase Refashioned Bags from Amazon or an independent bookseller Recycling and reappopriating everyday items into designer accessories is fun, cheap, easy, and oh-so-eco! But have no fear; you need not be a seamstress or a metalsmith to make it happen. Dimensions16″ x 10″ (32cm x 25.5cm) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Tutorial: fabric laptop sleeve. This laptop sleeve is a breeze to make with the help of an 18mm bias tape maker. It’ll keep a 15” laptop very cosy and safe from scratches and bumps. The flap is secured by Velcro set at right angles so that it can be adjusted to fit varying bulk carried in the pouch. [great idea for pressies too] Materials: 45cm medium-weight fabric (cotton drill, canvas, duck-cloth or denim) for the outside of the sleeve (or you can use lighter fabric fused to medium-weight interfacing) + 50cm contrasting medium-weight fabric for lining and binding + 40cm Fusible wadding (pellon or batting) + 45cm Woven, iron-on interfacing + 60cm Velcro + Matching threads Instructions: Draft the pattern following the dimensions below.
Then cut out 1 each of the following, using the same pattern piece – outside fabric, lining, wadding and interfacing. Fuse the interfacing to the lining piece and the wadding to the outside piece. Place the lining and the outside pieces together, with the right side of fabric facing out. Placemat Hack: Flaptop Laptop Cover. Finally a use for colorful, rectangular placements available at World Market! Here's a tutorial you can follow to make some jazzy padded laptop covers for yourself or for gifts. You'll need a little more than basic sewing skills to do this, but it's worth the time and it's very customize-able. With some patience and desire, you'll be the envy of all your Black-Nylon-Canvas-Cased Friends. what you need: sewing machine thread, scissors, seam ripper three placemats, padding for interior or quilted lining fabric lining fabric fabric for boxing and pockets (I used leather from a vintage coat) fusible webbing magnetic closure or velcro decorative button template of laptop size and pocket size needed (battery, power cord) iron The above picture doesn't show the old coat used for the boxing and pocket and the fusible webbing or iron what you do: 1. 2.
Cut out pocket (I used the pocket that was the inside chest pocket) 3. 4. Now the front and back have extra padding, add more if you'd like 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.