I made it slightly bigger than the iPad to allow for the extra bulk of the Defender Case. I got this adorable fabric at Ikea last year. I doubled the fabric and sandwiched thick felt between both of the layers to give it some cushion for more protection. Then I quilted it using my sewing machine and the free motion foot. Next I wanted something really soft on the inside to protect the screen so I chose a pink and white striped flannel fabric and added it to the sandwich as well. I folded it all over my iPad to check for size and left enough fabric to have a flap come over the front. Around the flap I stitched on some bias tape in red. Then I stitched up the case itself.
I was going to use velcro as a closure but forgot to sew it on before stitching the bag together. Sigh... So, I came up with using a bit of elastic instead. Kind of the same idea as the elastic closure on Moleskine Notebooks.
To decorate it just a bit, I added some buttons to the front flap. And there you have it! One very quick and easy iPad case. Total time, about 2 hours. Probably less for an experienced seamstress (which I am NOT). :)
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7 comments:
Love the cover you made for your iPad. Looks great and serves a purpose too, what more could you ask for. Happy New Year.
What a neat case. Perfect!
The hubs just bought a Nook...and is planning to make leather Nook/Kindle cases. This quilted one is so sweet...love the colors!
Jan
You are a very lucky girl and I so love the bag/pouch you have made and embellished for this new treasure. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
That cover is so cute! I really enjoy reading your blog. Entertaining and interesting. =)Follow mine?
Have A Rainy Day! <3
Great ipod cover! So bright & cheerful!
I love the case, I just have a regular ol' red one . Maybe I should follow you lead and make a cute one too.
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