Stitch Kindle Sleeve
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 11:08AM
Arielle in Crafts

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My sweetie needed a sleeve for his Kindle to protect it when he carries it in his Indiana Jones’ bag.  I found this adorable Stitch quilted fabric a few months ago and thought it would be perfect!

I didn’t have a pattern for this project, but here’s the general idea of how I put it together. I cut out and sewed a lining and the outside by measuring it against the Kindle.

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I wanted to make a rounded flap, and this bowl turned out to be the perfect size!  I traced the bowl on the lining, cut out the lining, and then cut the outer material to match the lining.

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I had some leftover bias tape that I folded and stitched to make a loop.  Then I sandwiched the loop in between the lining and the outer fabric.  (Don’t forget right-sides together!)

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I topstitched along the flap to make it look a bit more professional and help it lay flat.  Next I sandwiched the flap between the lining and outer fabric, using the same idea as putting straps in my favorite go-to bag tutorial.

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Of course, at this point I realized that it wouldn’t fit on my sewing machine.  So I spent the next hour and fifteen minutes hand sewing it together.  There’s no chance it’s coming apart now.  (smiles)

I had found cute Stitch buttons at the 100-Yen two years ago and I was finally able to use one on something I made for Brandon!  Yay!

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There are a few things I’d change if I made another cover (I’m not liking how the flap lays), but overall, I’m happy with the project and so glad it’s finished and functional for my sweetie!

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