What’s Inside: Looking for a quick and easy DIY Laptop Sleeve Pattern? This laptop bag will take about ten minutes to make and only costs about $5.
I just bought myself a new laptop! Actually, I didn’t even have a laptop before that, just a desktop, which is silly for a blogger who makes a living on a computer. I am loving having a laptop. I have discovered the joy of heading to a local bakery, getting hot chocolate and working for a couple of hours while all of my kids are in school. It’s fantastic! When I take my laptop, it’s handy to have a sleeve to slide it in to protect it when I am on the go. This DIY laptop sleeve can be made in about 10 minutes. And it costs less than $5 to make!
It’s just a simple felt sleeve that will fit around your laptop-no matter what size-and velcro closed and then slide into a bag for you to take with you.
Seriously, this DIY laptop case is simple.
DIY Laptop Sleeve
Supplies
- 1/2 yard felt this could vary slightly depending on the size of your laptop. Get more if you want to be safe
- small pieces of Velcro
Instructions
- Start out by laying your laptop on your felt. You will want to cut a piece of felt that is about an inch and a half wider than your computer, or in other words, has a 3/4 inch excess on each side of your computer.
- My computer is 12 1/2 inches by about 9 inches, so I want my sleeve to be about 14 inches by 10 1/2 inches.
- I doubled up the felt to make the sleeve more cushiony. If you prefer a slimmer sleeve, just do one layer. I will continue this tutorial assuming that the double layer.
- Cut 2 pieces according to the measurements above that will work for your computer.
- Then cut 2 more pieces that are the same width but are about 6-7 inches longer. This will create your flap.
- Pin all 4 pieces together with the two smaller ones in front and the two bigger in back. (Note-I rounded out the corners on mine because I like the look of round corners better. You can do this if you would like or leave them square.)
- Sew all the way around the outside of the case. Part of this will have you sewing through 4 layers and part through just 2. Use as small of a seam allowance as you can.
- Then you will need to sew across just the two layers that go across the middle, being careful that you ONLY sew through those two and not the rest of the sleeve. Sorry, forgot to take a picture of how to do this, but here is one from another tutorial that is the same idea.
- Sew across that center section.
- Then, trim the excess all the way around the sleeve to give it a nice, straight, clean finish.
- Grab your Velcro pieces and figure out where you want them. Two will go on the underside of the flap near the top and then fold the flap down and mark where they meet up with the sleeve and sew your other pieces there.
- And that’s it! You are already done! Hopefully that was quick and easy for you and hopefully, you can really enjoy this sleeve! Grab some hot chocolate while you work on your laptop. It makes life happy!
Tell me if you make this DIY Laptop Sleeve and head somewhere fun with it!
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Debbi P says
Felt can really be used for just about anything! Love this so that the laptop doesnt get scratches from getting carried around..
Amber says
Yes, exactly!
Michelly says
Pretty and simple! I love the pink case on your laptop!
Karen says
Where did you get your felt?
Amber says
Hobby Lobby
Elle Russell says
This is so cute. Funny, my husband purchased me a laptop for VDay and this past Monday, I made a sleeve for mine as well. I used cotton and fusible fleece for the lining. Love it! You’re right..they are so easy and fast to make. And you can’t beat the price!
Amber says
Ooooh that sounds nice!
Mary E. Carter says
This is very nice _ an elegant design! However….why not sew across those two middle pieces before assermbling the whole thing? Just wondering
Amber says
You could. Doesn’t really matter which order.
DynaKO says
Love this idea. Nice and easy. Super cute. Great pre-teen gift idea! Thanks for posting
Mehanaz Begum says
super cute and super easy 🙂
Lilla says
I don’t have felt at home. Would this work with wool?
Amber says
I think so?
Twila says
Maybe put one of those plastic file folders ( cut it to the size of your computer and slide it inside the felt sleeve, then put pad/pencil OUTside the plastic so as not to scratch the computer and give a bit of rigidity to the whole thing?
Lena says
First time sewing and went through your first online lesson. It was very easy to follow. I even made a laptop cover! Thank you for putting this together.
Ellen says
Amber, it looks like the flap s edges are turned in, or is it all just sewed on top and trimmed?
Amber says
I just topstitched to make it look nicer.
William says
If I didn’t sew across the middle at all, and put a tab of velcro inside it along the edge instead, would the felt be durable enough to make that a pocket for cords?
This is so cute and I’m excited to make it! I am planning on using toggles for the outside instead of velcro as well!
Allie Grace says
hi this is so cute and easy im 11 and it fit my mackbook air nicely its great for all ages