As I sit here writing this post I’ve got a laptop next to me so that I can watch my favorite show on it while I type my post on my desktop and my husband can borrow my iPad, but someone might text me on my cell phone. You get what I am saying. Life’s full of gadgets these days!
So, in honor of National Sewing Month I thought it would be fun to pull together a post with 25 Things to Sew for Your Gadgets. But first I am going to show you an iPad Sleeve Case tutorial.
And guess what? It’s got a cute little fabric flower on it!
This is pretty easy to make and would make a really great gift!
iPad Sleeve Case Tutorial:
Supplies Needed:
- 1/2 yard each of 2 coordinating fabrics
- 1/2 yard of fusible fleece
- Small piece of velcro
Before I teach you how, I want to tell you a little bit about my fabric choices. I got these 2 fabrics from Modern Yardage fabric. Modern Yardage is a fabric store unlike any you have ever experienced. They actually print their own fabric and so it comes with a wide sidebar where you’ll find info about bloggers or other sewers, pattern pieces and other fun things:
And their fabric options are fun and modern and fresh, very unlike what you will find in other fabric stores.
Instructions:
Cutting guide: Cut 1 of each of the following pieces from each fabric and fusible fleece. (So 3 pieces total of each.)
- One piece that is 9 inches by 11 inches
- One piece that is 9 inches by 15 inches
If you would like to add the ruffle and the flower, cut the following pieces:
- One 45 inch long piece that is about 2 inches wide
- One piece that is 18 inches long by 5 inches wide
Let’s start with the ruffle. With right sides together, sew along the long side:Â
Then turn right side out and press so that the seam is in the center of the back:
Next, run a baste stitch right down the center:
And pull gently on the bobbin thread to gather the fabric into a ruffle. Once you have it the length you need it, pin it in place and sew it down the center of your 9 by 11 inch piece of front fabric. There are tons of fabric flower tutorials out there, so you can choose one, but this is the one I used, but I did it the reverse way that she describes so that it is not frayed on the edges.
Now, before we do anything else, let’s add the Velcro. Let me tell you that I discovered as I was making mine that I had no Velcro in the house. So I don’t have pictures of where to place this. BUT, you need to place it on the 9 by 11 inch OUTER piece (the one that you just sewed in the center OR you can do two-one near each edge-and then match it up with the INNER piece that is 9 inches by 13 inches. You are sewing both of these on the right side of the fabric and need to do sew them so that they will match up when the flap is folded down. Sorry for the lack of pictures!
With your Velcro in place, iron your fusible fleece to your inner pieces. Iron it so that it is on the back side of the fabric.
Now, with right sides together sew the 2 outer pieces together and the 2 inner pieces together:
Now, turn the outer one right side out:
And slide it down into the inner piece:
Now, this is the part that always confuses people. We are going to sew from the top flap, around the side, across the middle (but only catching the 9 by 11 inch pieces) and up the other side, leaving several inches to turn it right side out:
Then, reach inside and pull out the inner fabric:
and tuck the inner fabric down in. Then press it all flat and top stitch the same spot that you just sewed-around the flap and across the center-this will close the opening.
Then, hand stitch your flower in place and you’re done!
Now, let’s talk about other things you can sew for your gadgets shall we?
Katy says
I love the pattern Drip in Bluberry…so cool!
Niki says
Love your tutorial roundup lists! From Modern Yardage, the Sewing Seeds In Sky fabric really caught my eye for some reason this morning. I would love a chunk of that to play with!
Courtney Elwell says
I love Iris Pinwheel in White. Thanks!
Jeanne J says
I love Genie in Lime! Thanks!
Modern Yardage says
There will be even more coloways added to this line soon. So keep your eyes on it! Thanks for commenting.
Dawna says
I cannot decide. I LOVE them all. I guess if pinned down I would say damask. But they are all great!
Renee says
For some reason, I just love the idea of using this one for a fun Christmas Project: http://www.modernyardage.com/shop/product/dancing-dots-in-cool-small/
Cheryl says
Love the patterns and the fabric. Time to get sewing!
Melinda Wilson says
I love the Mosaic in Multi Gold.
Dena Martin says
I really like Allison Beilke’s Modern by Nature collectioin. Thanks!
Sheena says
I am loving the teal that you used for this project.
Suzie Hurst says
I love Coffee Break by Allison Beilke!
Brenda Melahn says
I love Business and Leisure in Chipper
Amanda says
I love the Code of Elegance in Barrier Reef Multi.
Patti says
Right on I am into ANTYTHING aqua or teal so I love many of the fabrics. Oh would l love to win!!1
Marlene says
I love the Ombre Stripe in Heather, Large.
Naomi Murray says
I really love the Dot in Lemonade! 🙂
Heidi says
I’m loving Pop Flora in Purple!
sheila says
I am loving the deep wave
Tawnya says
I really like Bursting Bloom in black, the small print. I would use it to make myself a wallet.
Diana says
Like the deep sea in wave, thanks for the giveaway
Jan Harrison says
It was hard to choose just one 🙂 But I guess if I have to it would be Paisley Bouquet In Vibrant, Large
katie says
I have been looking for a good tutorial to make a case for my ipad and I am so happy i found this one!
sharon says
I love field of ladybirds in white!
Candias Chalker says
I love the perinneal collection….forgot how to spell it….it is the white, black and tealish prints….super cute!
Kelly Hochstetler says
I love Bebop in Funky large!
Heather says
I like the martini collection. I am always looking for fun patterns that aren’t too girly. thanks for the giveaway
Karen B says
Chevron in dark plum! So glad you shared this little shop. I am so bored with the local stores.
Modern Yardage says
We are glad you found us too! We get new designs every week so it is always fun to check back. We hope you will follow us on Facebook or Instagram to be among the first to see what new designs come up. Happy Sewing!
Kathleen says
Love that Business & Leisure in Contrast, especially the happy hour print!
Melody♪♫ says
This fabric is quite lovely, but so is EVERYTHING from Modern Yardage! Thanks for this little giveaway for some of their fabric. (And thank you for all the wonderful stitchy-gadgety links all here in one spot!)
Teri powers says
I love the projects. For fabric, I love it all but especially aqua and teal
Emily says
Love love modern yardage! Some fabric I ordered from them just arrived at my house but I would love to order more! My favorite that I ordered (so so hard to pick by the way) is the Bog Stars in Coral.
Kelsey M says
Love the berry branch in emerald!!!
Andrea says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Festibloom print! I’m wanting to sew some of the baby gifts for my sister (she just told me she’s having her first baby!!!!) and I think any of the colors would be great for that, especially the cobblestone, aqua, emerald, and weathered sea. Would love to win, but may even buy from them anyways! 🙂
Modern Yardage says
We are so glad you found something you love. There are so many colorways to choose from for that print. We hope you will stop by often because we are contantly adding new designs and colors. And congratulations on being an aunt!
Kim M says
I like School in Preppy and Seed Pods in Festive White!
Jennifer says
Bumbalooo is cute.
ellen casper says
Love the Adora Paisley, Large
Lorie says
I love the iphone sleeve! In fact I think I might just make one tonight!
Veronica S. says
I love everything chevron! I’ve been on a kick and can’t seem to shake it!
Tamara says
My fav is Geo Garden In Blue, Medium
Sam says
Petals & Pods in Sorbet Multi, Medium – that is my absolute favourite, I’d turn it into an Adorable dress for my Miss 4.5 🙂
DeborahGun says
I love Willow Wisp by Julie Hamilton – but there is so much amazing fabric on that site 🙂
Geri Barnes says
Ziggurat in Sunset is my favorite fabric on Modern Yardages site.
kim odell says
love it. and the other gadgety deals. 🙂 thanks for sharing your tutes!
Jamie T says
I love the natural damask in yellow….I could envision so many different things made with that fabric!
Laci Q says
I love verdant in desert.
VickiT says
I really like the Indigofera by Katie Schrader fabric collection. If I had to choose just one of those, I’d say it is Adires in Blue.
Margaret R says
I love the berry dots in any size.
Joyce Mosby says
I love Earth to Sky
Christine Sherman says
I love Verdant, hope I spelled that right!
Kim H says
I like any of the Dexterity fabric colors!
Bethany Martini says
I love Berry Branch in Navy, and the whole concept of Modern Yardage!
Bethany Martini says
Whoops, I meant Grey, it looked navy on my screen!
Modern Yardage says
Thanks for your appreciation of Modern Yardage. We believe in our concept and are working hard to make it even better. We really appreciate the support. Please vote for us in the Martha Stewart Contest, if you have the time. We think this contest will give us the publicity that we need to get the attention we need from the public to really succeed. Good luck on the contest, Bethany!
Rebecca Brewer says
Burst in chocolate and Thistle are fabulous. Such different designs than the usual. Thanks
Molly says
I love, love, love the Poppy Hop collection, those colors & patterns just jumped out at me! So adorable and lovely website!
bonnie says
I like Chaise Lounge Chevron in Clear Blue Sky, Medium
Michelle says
Great tutorial!
Kay says
I love Berry Branch by Heather Dutton.
Louise Ambrosi says
I love the J’adore Paris in Multi!
Diane Hovis says
I love the “A Slice of Citrus”
Alice King says
Love em all!!!
Susan H. says
I like the Iris Pinwheel in White. Thanks.
Rebecca F. says
I like Stick Bursts in Coral, Medium. Although it is very hard to narrow it down to just one.
MaJoBV says
Lovely case and great tutorial. I love Heather Dutton’s Adora Paisley fabric: http://www.modernyardage.com/shop/product/adora-paisley-large/
Jess Abbott says
Thank you so much for including 2 of my tutorials – what a wonderful treat! Some of these tutorials are incredible, can’t wait to check them out!
Paula M-B says
I love the chaise lounge chevron in leafy greens and carnation pink.
Ruth Stanfield says
I love the Power Paisley In White / Multi, Medium – pair it with little burst in light coral and shakey stripes in seafoam. Fun, bright colors!!!
Mabel says
I love found in dusty purple.
Karla M says
I like the berry branch and paper daisy collections
Marsha Anderson Corns says
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous fabrics – I want them all!!! Burst in Chocolate is lovely.
Nikita Smith says
I love cluster in trendy.
Cheryl B says
Love the Iris Pinwheel in White by Emilie Daly… for starters! So happy you introduced me to this new fabric shop… they have such cool fabrics!
Barbara Colson says
I couldn’t see where to comment on Modern Yardage…It was hard to decide which one was my favorite, but I love all the Dot prints
Tammy W says
♥LOVE♥ the iPhone wallet!
Sheryl says
I love, love, LOVE the “Coffee Break” collection. Oh. My. Goodness.
Speaks to my soul! <3
steph says
i love the genie line!
mary anne says
Cortlan in midnight large
Linda says
HI! Love Iris pinwheel-white!
Thanks for sharing!
Alexis J says
I love the iPhone wallet. I just need to tweak it for Samsung Galaxy 3.
Christa Dunn (Krebs) says
I love their Dot in Lemonade & their Quarterfoil in Blue on White.
Virginia Pruitt says
I love Circle of life in Emerald and Circle of life in Gray Blue… I’d Love to make a 50’s Dress out of one of them!
Michaela says
The arboretum line is great!
Lauren H says
I’d LOVE to win! ;D
Suzie says
So many beautiful fabrics!
Dahlia Reyes says
My favorite fabric is the Festibloom in Cobblestone.
Quilting Tangent says
Autumn-harvest farmer-plaid-in-pumpkin would be my choice.
nancy d says
The autumn harvest collection please.
Wendy says
I love the Bloem in Nordic but all of them are wonderful.
Skyann Smith says
I love the Dot in Lemonade 🙂
Jess says
http://www.modernyardage.com/shop/product/adires-in-blue-large/
I love the Adires in blue! 🙂
Michelle Divert says
I love the burst in chocolate!
Kelly O. says
I’m loving Willow Wisp by Julie Hamilton!!
Carol Mais says
Love the I-phone case.
DeEtte says
love their fabrics and how it works! what a fun idea!
DeEtte says
forgot mention my favorite which was dexterity in blue small!
Charlene Glover says
Love so many of the fabrics, favorite designers are Heather Dutton and Marcia Copeland just to start with 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!
Virginia Pruitt says
I love Circle of life in Emerald!
Carmen says
I love the new Daisy in Taupe and Dewdrop patterns
Heather says
All the fabrics are eye catching and vibrant. I love them all!
Rachael says
I had to pick a collection instead of just one fabric, and even that was hard! I love, love, love the Revelation collection by Karen Harris. Maybe that will be my first quilt…
Lara says
I love the roundup here – I know what I’ll be making some people for Christmas now.
Carla G says
I love the Late Afternoon Hexagons in Teal.
Susan Mitchell says
I love the late afternoon hexagons!
Jenni says
I love the entangled in emerald!
Allison P says
My son would absolutely love shark time!
Faith Towers says
Thanks so much for posting my iPod holder tutorial Amber! I’m glad I found your site…. so many fun projects 🙂
Amber says
You’re welcome. 🙂
Kari says
Thanks so much for sharing my Kindle Cover Amber!
Eva @ The Multitasking Mummy says
I found you on pinterest and I just think this iPad case tutorial is fantastic, I can’t wait to pull out my machine and make one for myself to replace the hard cover that’s falling apart. Lovely blog. 🙂
Amber says
Thanks! 🙂
Stacey says
Do you think you might be able to describe how to sew down the sides then only onto the 9×11 piece when sewing them together. I am getting lost for some strange reason.
Thanks
Amber says
I think you mean the part where you sew across the middle? If so, I actually have a video tutorial of how to do it here: http://crazylittleprojects.com/2012/09/messenger-bag-tutorial.html This one is for a bag, but it’s the same idea. Let me know if you still have questions!
Caroline says
This is a super cute cover and would love to make one:) What was the seam allowance you used?
Amber says
1/2 inch
Janel says
THANK YOU for posting all of this amazing stuff!
Becky says
Love this! How would I resize it for a kindle fire? Thank you for sharing!
Amber says
Just measure it and add about an inch to the measurements to each side.
Sienna says
This was so simple and helpful thank you!😀😀😀