Sew Simple Ipad/Tablet Case

Ipad's, Tablets, e-readers they seem to be everywhere. They come in so many different shapes and sizes and the cases that are available are typically only made for 2 or 3 sizes. So lets make a super simple, but oh so cute multi-use case for whatever you have. This case can be completed with just one piece of fabric, so feel free to splurge (a little) on the fabric of your choice. :-)

What you need:
                            Pre-quilted material (1/2 yard)
                            Matching Thread
                            Large Button
                            Dimensions of the item you want to create your case for
                                   ex:) Tablet  Height: 11", Width: 8", Depth 1/2"

* To determine the dimensions for your specific case take your width add 2 inches and this is your width of the case, then take your height double it and add 2 inches.

Height of Case = height of e-reader + 2 inches

Then make a point at the top - it really doesn't need to be perfect just close

See my example below 

 *Note this is one piece of fabric*

With right sides facing in, fold your fabric in half up to the triangle base (see picture in Red for an example)

Start at the top and stitch along the side of the fabric using a 1/4 inch guide on your sewing machine

Leave 1/2 inch at the bottom unstitched

           

With your non-stitched bottom - fold it flat so that it is now perpendicular to side stitch

(This will create the effect of a flat bottom)

 Stitch along this seam

*Flip your case right side out*

Add a button hole near the top point of your case

Add a button of your choosing  to the front of your bag

I lined my bag, but you can finish your edges with double fold bias tape or with a Serger.

Finished Bag!

Thanks for reading, please let me know if you have any questions.
                                                                      Em

A Sewsational Bag

This is my first blog entry, and I wanted to show everyone a simple and fun way to make a small book bag. I actually created this bag while I was on vacation. This bag is inspired by my best friend Kristi and her bright bubbly personality. So lets get started.

This is a super easy and fun way to create a bag. It can be done with just one piece of fabric, or as in my example I used a great contrasting fabric to create a band around the top of this bag.

Start with your base fabric cut to the dimensions above 23 inches tall - by 19 inches wide

The contrasting band is the same width 19 inches by 6 inches tall

With right sides together, use a (zigzag) stitch along this seam (19 inches long)

Do this along each side of the polka dot base.

Your finished piece should look like this. 

 Now fold in half (so right sides are facing together, 

and contrasting bands are lined up at the top of the fabric).

*Start at the top and stitch down until you have 2 inches left at the bottom.

Stitch along both sides.

Measure 2 inches from your stitch line and cut out a square from each side.

 Now take your square from the bottom corner and reposition it so the seam is centered.

Hint: take a corner in each hand and pull until the edges line up, creating a straight line.

(think about how a fortune cookie is folded.)

 

Stitch along this opening to close off the bottom of the bag.

Do this to each side of the bag.

(Remember everything up until this point is sewn inside out.)

Flip bag right side out and 

Your Finished!

Check back later this week for a great tutorial to add handles and a cute liner for the inside.

Thanks for reading.