Crafts, Creations, Nature, Thoughts and Kindness: How to Make an iPad Case

HOW TO:

Let's start at the very beginning... a pattern.

Isn't this case a great idea? I love it.

If you already know how to sew, you'll find the directions easy to follow.

Using the attached pattern cut two pieces of fabric (add seam allowance),

and one piece of low loft (1/4 inch high) quilting batting (no seam allowance).

The below example shows how I marked the pattern with pencil on the

BACK of the fabric.

The pattern shows where the one inch thick and 11 inches long elastic should be placed.

Eleven inches is too long to work with, so I pinned a fold in the middle.

At this point there should be three layers that look like this:

Just so that there are no problems later on, here's a peek at what

the two layers of fabric should look like with the elastic pinned in place.

Pin and sew along the quilt batting securing the three layers,

and ensuring the elastic does not shift.

Following the pattern below, allow for a gap of no sewing,

this will allow the project to be turned right side out.

Cut or trim away the excess.

Poor picture quality, but I am attempting to show the three layers

have been sewn together and the gap allows for turning the fabric

project inside out.

Summing up where we are at this point: We have one sewn piece

of fabric turned right side out with a piece of elastic spanning one side.

There is an opening gap, that has yet to be closed.

Fold the edges inside the opening and finger press in place.

Sew close to the edges, not sewing over the elastic,

which can be held out of the way while sewing.

Fold the case and pin in place.

Again, sew without running over the elastic.

Here's a look, again, at the finished product.